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 cool place in Glasgow, Scotland. Its name comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "great melody of life" or "big song." It's a busy spot where people can enjoy theatre, eat at restaurants, listen to music, and have fun. Before it became this entertainment hub in 2004, it was a church called Kelvinside Parish Church from 1862 until 1978.
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A Look Back: From Church to Fun Place
The building that is now Òran Mór has a long and interesting history. It started out as a church and has changed names a few times over the years.
Building a Landmark
The church building was first started on September 4, 1862. It was built for the Free Church of Scotland and was called the Kelvinside Free Church. The design was in a style called Neo-Gothic, which means it looked like old Gothic churches but was built more recently. The architect who designed it was J. J. Stevenson. It even had a unique spire that looked like an Italian Gothic pyramid.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, the church went through several name changes as different church groups joined together. In 1900, the Free Church of Scotland joined with the United Presbyterian Church. This new group was called the United Free Church of Scotland, so the building became the Kelvinside United Free Church.
Later, in 1929, the United Free Church of Scotland merged with the Church of Scotland. At this point, the building was renamed Kelvinside Parish Church. It served as a local church until the late 1970s. By 1978, fewer people were attending, so the church decided to combine with another nearby church, Hillhead Parish Church. They decided to use the Hillhead building for services, leaving the Kelvinside Parish Church empty and unused.
A New Beginning
After being empty for many years, work began in 2002 to give the old church a new life. The goal was to turn it into a lively arts and leisure center. It was then given its current name, Òran Mór. The newly transformed building officially opened its doors in June 2004.
Since its opening, Òran Mór has become a popular spot. It even appeared on the TV show The Amazing Race in 2022. It has also hosted important events, like the memorial service for actor and music expert Derek Watson (actor and musicologist).
See also
In Spanish: Òran Mór para niños
