Òran Mór facts for kids
Òran Mór in 2007
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| Address | Scotland |
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| Location | Glasgow |
| Coordinates | 55°52′40″N 4°17′23″W / 55.877642°N 4.289760°W |
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| Architect | J. J. Stevenson |
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| Òran Mór Website | |
Òran Mór is a popular place in Glasgow, Scotland. Its name comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "great melody of life" or "big song." It is a fun spot with a theatre, restaurant, and live music.
This building was once a church called Kelvinside Parish Church. It served as a church from 1862 until 1978. After that, it was no longer used for worship. In 2004, it was changed into the entertainment venue we know today.
History of Òran Mór
The building started its life as the Kelvinside Free Church. Its foundation stone was placed on September 4, 1862. The church was built in a style called Neo-Gothic. This design was created by J. J. Stevenson. It even had a unique spire shaped like an Italian Gothic Pyramid.
Changes in Church Name
Over the years, the church changed its name a few times. In 1900, the Free Church of Scotland joined with another church group. This led to the church being renamed the Kelvinside United Free Church.
Later, in 1929, this church group merged again with the Church of Scotland. So, the building became known as Kelvinside Parish Church. It stayed a parish church until 1978.
From Church to Entertainment Venue
By the late 1970s, fewer people were attending the church. In 1978, it was decided to combine the Kelvinside Parish Church with another nearby church. The other church building was kept for worship. This meant the former Kelvinside Parish Church building was no longer used and became empty.
In 2002, work began to fix up the old church. The goal was to turn it into a lively arts and leisure center. It was then given its new name, Òran Mór. The new venue officially opened its doors in June 2004. Since then, Òran Mór has been featured on TV shows like The Amazing Race in 2022. It has also hosted important events, like a memorial service for actor and musicologist Derek Watson.
See also
In Spanish: Òran Mór para niños
