Cottiers, Glasgow facts for kids
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| Former names | Dowanhill Parish Church |
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| Address | 93–95 Hyndland St |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°52′26″N 4°18′06″W / 55.874025°N 4.301741°W |
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Listed Building – Category A
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| Designated: | 15 December 1970 |
| Reference #: | LB32879 |
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| Built | 1865–1866 |
| Opened | 1866 (as a church) |
| Closed | 1984 (as a church) |
| Architect | William Leiper |
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Cottiers is a cool place in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a theatre, but it also has a bar and a restaurant! This awesome building used to be a church called Dowanhill Parish Church back in the 1800s.
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A Church with a History
Building a New Church
The building was first made to be a church for the Dowanhill United Presbyterian Church. It was designed by a famous architect named William Leiper. He built it in a style called Neo-Gothic. This means it looked like old medieval churches, with tall arches and fancy details.
Construction started in 1865 and finished in 1866. The first stone was placed on August 4, 1865. The church officially opened its doors on November 11, 1866. Later, in 1929, the church joined the larger Church of Scotland and was renamed Dowanhill Parish Church.
Amazing Art Inside
One of the coolest things about the building is the art inside. It has beautiful wall paintings called frescoes and colorful stained glass windows. These were made by an artist named Daniel Cottier.
The building was later renamed Cottiers in his honor. It's a great way to remember the artist who made so much of its beauty!
From Church to Theatre
The Church Closes
The church served its community until 1984. At that time, the Dowanhill church joined with another local church. This meant the old church building was no longer needed for services.
A New Beginning
In the same year, 1984, a group called the Four Acres Charitable Trust bought the building. They had a fantastic idea: turn the old church into a theatre and arts center! They also added a bar and a restaurant.
The building needed a lot of work to become what it is today. It was carefully restored over many years, starting in the 1980s and continuing until 2012. Now, Cottiers is a lively place where people can enjoy shows, eat, and relax in a building full of history and art.
