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Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow. 
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s supreme architectural achievement, the building remains a working educational establishment.  Exterior and interior shots worthwhile.  Also a treasure trove of Mackintosh furniture.  Contact: Scott Parsons - Tel: 0141 353 4698 or email: s.parsons@gsa.ac.uk
 
Glasgow Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Glasgow.  
One of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, the Cathedral is the only building of its kind on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact.  
Contact: Joanne Morrison, Historic Scotland – Tel: 0131 668 8734
 
Necropolis, Castle Street, Cathedral Square, Glasgow.
Adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral, this spectacular cemetary is renowned for its beautifully designed tombs and excellent views over the city.  Contact: Glasgow Film Office - Tel: 0141 287 0424 or email: info@glasgowfilm.com
 
Tenement House, 145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow. 
Built around 1892 this is a fine example of a Victorian tenement flat, recreating living conditions in the first half of the 20th Century.  Contact: Lorna Hepburn (Property Manager)  or Carly Lamberty (National Trust for Scotland – West Region) – Tel: 0141 616 2266
 
Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow. 
Located in the former 18th century home of one of the city’s Tobacco Lords, GoMA houses four floors of contemporary paintings, sculpture and installations from around the world.
Contact: Glasgow Film Office - Tel: 0141 287 0424 or email: info@glasgowfilm.com
 
The Lighthouse, Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design & the City, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow.
The former Glasgow Herald building is now home to Scotland's award winning centre for architecture, design and the city.  The Mackintosh tower with its spiral staircase provides magnificent rooftop views.
Contact:  Holly Russell - Tel: 0141 225 0113 or email: holly.russell@thelighthouse.co.uk or Greg O'Donnell - tel: 0141 225 8408 or email:  greg.odonnell@thelighthouse.co.uk
 
The Willow Tea Rooms, 217 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow. 
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Miss Kate Cranston in 1903, the Room De Luxe has been restored to its original purple and silver décor.  Contact:  Sheila Proctor/Anne Mulhern – Tel: 0141 332 0521
 
City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow.
The City Chambers is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and has an impressive loggia, marble staircases and stunning banqueting hall.  George Square is at the heart of the city and bordered by some of Glasgow's most important buildings including City Chambers and the Merchants' House.  Contact: Glasgow Film Office - Tel: 0141 287 0424 or email: info@glasgowfilm.com
 
Princes Square, Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Stylish and sophisticated shopping mall, housed in 19th century stone-cleaned building with 20th century glass atrium.  Contact: Jane Cowan (Centre Manager) – Tel: 0141 221 0324 or email:  admin@princessquare.co.uk
 
Italian Centre, John Street, Glasgow. 
Italian theme is explored here with restaurants and outlets such as Emporio Armani and Cruise.  Mecca for young and stylish.  Glasgow’s café culture very much in evidence here.  Contact:  Kevin McAlaster - Tel:  0141 552 6368
 
Buchanan Galleries, Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Scotland’s largest city centre shopping development.   Contact:  Joanna Wilson - Tel: 01698 787878 or email: joanna.wilson@beattiegroup.com or Chris McGhee - Tel:  01698 787878 or email: chris.mcghee@beattiegroup.com
 
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. 
The Concert Hall has played host to some of the worlds greatest orchestras.  Scottish classical music is also well represented in the Hall and it is the main venue for the popular Celtic Connections festival which is held annually in the city. Contact: Jane Donald – Tel: 0141 353 8016
 
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow. 
Housed in Victorian Railway Vaults, the Arches produces a programme of theatre, music, night clubs, exhibition and popular cultural events.  The unique atmosphere makes it one of the most exciting venues in the city. Contact:  Maria McHugh (Corporate Events Manager) - Tel:  0141 565 1005 or email:  maria@thearches.co.uk or Sharon McKendry (Head of Media) - Tel:  0141 565 1016 or email:  sharon@thearches.co.uk
 
The Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow.
Home to award-winning Tron Theatre Company, the theatre presents a mixed programme of drama, comedy, music and dance. Contact:  Peter Screen - Tel:  0141 552 3748 or email:  peter.screen@tron.co.uk
 
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. 
The Centre for Contemporary Arts embraces all modern art forms including, visual art, music, film, performance and dance.  Worth seeing for its interior architecture alone, which contains 6 galleries, arthouse cinema, bookshop and funky bar/restaurant.  Contact:  Arlene Steven - Tel:  0141 352 4907 or email:  arlene@cca-glasgow.com
 
Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow.
The Mitchell is one of the largest public reference libraries in Europe, as well as being a state-of-the-art resource for the general public and tourist destination for visitors to the city.  Contact: Glasgow Film Office - Tel: 0141 287 0424 or email: info@glasgowfilm.com
 
Strathclyde University, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow.
Founded in 1796, Starthclyde is the 3rd largest university in Scotland and is located at the heart of Glasgow's city centre.  Contact:  Kat Ferguson - Tel:  0141 548 4123 or email:  kat.ferguson@strath.ac.uk
 
Glasgow Caledonian University, 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow.
Located in the city centre, Glasgow Caledonian was created in 1993 following the merger of Glasgow Polytechnic and The Queen's College.  Contact:  Lynn McGarry -  Tel:  0141 331 8188 or email:  lynn.mcgarry@gcal.ac.uk
 
House of Fraser, 45 Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
For filming in or of the House of Fraser building contact:  Emma Plazalska - Tel:  0844 800 3728 etx 3016 or email:  emma.plazalska@hof.co.uk