Queen's Cross Church, Glasgow
A scheme of fabric repairs and internal alterations to Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Queen’s Cross Church in Glasgow was completed in December 2006. Following the stone repairs carried out in 1986 by Keppie Henderson, the aim was to conserve the stone wherever possible by carrying out selective repairs. Where the original carved stone detail was found to be delaminating, it was restored in-situ by specialist stone conservators. The conservation of the leaded glass and the upgrading of the window protection is the greatest single improvement to the fabric. The result is a much brighter church interior and the visitor is able once more to appreciate the design of the windows and the space as Mackintosh intended.
Roof ventilators were reinstated, following the design of those of the Glasgow School of Art, none of the church’s original roof vents having survived. The rooflight was fitted with motorised blinds to control light for talks and lectures. The interior of the hall is largely unchanged but is in good order, more comfortable and fit for purpose.
