Mackintosh at the Willow reopens after successful crowdfunding campaign

Picture : John Devlin. 26/09/2020. GLASGOW. Mackintosh at the Willow. 215-217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX.

Rebecca Brodie (tea room assistant) and Clark Jones (restaurant manager) in the famously exquisite Salon de Luxe which will reopen October 15th 2020.

*******PLEASE NOTE THIS IS Mackintosh at the Willow NOT THE WILLOW TEA ROOMS

Crowdfunder raises £21,955 so far.

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by Mackintosh at the Willow in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Help save Mackintosh at the Willow.

Like many not-for-profit organisations working in the tourism and hospitality sectors, we have been heavily impacted by the Coronavirus lockdown and, having only recently re opened after a painstaking restoration required to save this historical landmark, we are now facing the doors being closed for good once again.

We are asking for your help to raise enough money in order for us to continue our work in safeguarding the last surviving example of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Tea Room designs.

Your donation will assist us to re-open our doors once safe to do so, preventing the tearooms from falling back into disrepair, and to continue to provide education to young people across Scotland while providing employment, training and support for the young people who work with us.

Four years ago, supporters from far and wide kindly came together to help save and restore the much-loved original Willow Tea Rooms Building. Due to the severe impact of the Coronavirus we are in urgent need of financial support again, so that jobs and this unique heritage building are not tragically lost for posterity.
Visit our beautiful Tea Rooms in this internationally recognised, A listed building.

With a 200 seat restaurant across 3 floors and a variety of beautiful spaces each with their own character and unique design, including the Front and Back Saloons on the ground floor, the Gallery, the Billiard Room and the famous Salon de Luxe.

Enjoy filling breakfasts, tasty el — Picture : John Devlin. 26/09/2020. GLASGOW. Mackintosh at the Willow. 215-217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX. Rebecca Brodie (tea room assistant) and Clark Jones (restaurant manager) in the famously exquisite Salon de Luxe which will reopen October 15th 2020. *******PLEASE NOTE THIS IS Mackintosh at the Willow NOT THE WILLOW TEA ROOMS Crowdfunder raises £21,955 so far. Help Save Mackintosh at the Willow by Mackintosh at the Willow in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Help save Mackintosh at the Willow. Like many not-for-profit organisations working in the tourism and hospitality sectors, we have been heavily impacted by the Coronavirus lockdown and, having only recently re opened after a painstaking restoration required to save this historical landmark, we are now facing the doors being closed for good once again. We are asking for your help to raise enough money in order for us to continue our work in safeguarding the last surviving example of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Tea Room designs. Your donation will assist us to re-open our doors once safe to do so, preventing the tearooms from falling back into disrepair, and to continue to provide education to young people across Scotland while providing employment, training and support for the young people who work with us. Four years ago, supporters from far and wide kindly came together to help save and restore the much-loved original Willow Tea Rooms Building. Due to the severe impact of the Coronavirus we are in urgent need of financial support again, so that jobs and this unique heritage building are not tragically lost for posterity. Visit our beautiful Tea Rooms in this internationally recognised, A listed building. With a 200 seat restaurant across 3 floors and a variety of beautiful spaces each with their own character and unique design, including the Front and Back Saloons on the ground floor, the Gallery, the Billiard Room and the famous Salon de Luxe. Enjoy filling breakfasts, tasty el

placeholder image — Picture : John Devlin. 26/09/2020. GLASGOW. Mackintosh at the Willow. 215-217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX. Rebecca Brodie (tea room assistant) and Clark Jones (restaurant manager) in the famously exquisite Salon de Luxe which will reopen October 15th 2020. *******PLEASE NOTE THIS IS Mackintosh at the Willow NOT THE WILLOW TEA ROOMS Crowdfunder raises £21,955 so far. Help Save Mackintosh at the Willow by Mackintosh at the Willow in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Help save Mackintosh at the Willow. Like many not-for-profit organisations working in the tourism and hospitality sectors, we have been heavily impacted by the Coronavirus lockdown and, having only recently re opened after a painstaking restoration required to save this historical landmark, we are now facing the doors being closed for good once again. We are asking for your help to raise enough money in order for us to continue our work in safeguarding the last surviving example of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Tea Room designs. Your donation will assist us to re-open our doors once safe to do so, preventing the tearooms from falling back into disrepair, and to continue to provide education to young people across Scotland while providing employment, training and support for the young people who work with us. Four years ago, supporters from far and wide kindly came together to help save and restore the much-loved original Willow Tea Rooms Building. Due to the severe impact of the Coronavirus we are in urgent need of financial support again, so that jobs and this unique heritage building are not tragically lost for posterity. Visit our beautiful Tea Rooms in this internationally recognised, A listed building. With a 200 seat restaurant across 3 floors and a variety of beautiful spaces each with their own character and unique design, including the Front and Back Saloons on the ground floor, the Gallery, the Billiard Room and the famous Salon de Luxe. Enjoy filling breakfasts, tasty el

Mackintosh at the Willow, located on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow reopened its doors on 16 September.

A successful crowdfunding campaign, which saw the business raise almost two thousand over its target of £20,000 has allowed the social enterprise to reopen its doors safely in accordance with government guidelines.

The 200 seat restaurant is housed over three floors that showcase examples of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's work in the beautiful rooms - the Front and Back Saloons, the Gallery, Billiard room and Salon de Luxe.

The tearooms are open from 12-5pm for two sittings per day - one at 12 and one at 3pm - and will be following strict cleaning and social distancing guidelines.

Visitors can look forward to breakfast, light lunch, afternoon and high teas as well as just tea or coffee and cake in the historic surroundings designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Miss Kate Cranston.

For anyone wishing to find out more about the tearooms and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the space is also home to a small museum in which tours are conducted.

This tour, which lasts 45 minutes, covers most of the main spaces within the building, highlighting the work undertaken by the restoration team, the important interiors within, and how the building relates to other Mackintosh works.

A spokesperson for the tearooms said: "Over the past month we have been working hard alongside our friends at Edinburgh Boarders Roofing who have been helping us make sure our beautiful heritage building is looking its best for our long-anticipated reopening.

"The floors have been refinished, the building exterior has had a fresh coat of paint and the Salon de Luxe is looking as new as the day it first opened its stained-glass doors in 1903.

"We are preparing an online retail store so you can purchase your favourite items from the comfort of your own home. The team have been undergoing training to ensure the safety of everyone joining us at the tearooms, exhibition, and tours.

"We are so excited to reopen our doors on the 16th September and we have updated our website with our Covid-19 guidelines to make your visit as safe as possible."

Posting at the start of the crowdfunding, the team said: "Like many not-for-profit organisations working in the tourism and hospitality sectors, we have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus lockdown and, having only recently re opened after a painstaking restoration required to save this historical landmark, we are now facing the doors being closed for good once again.

"We are asking for your help to raise enough money in order for us to continue our work in safeguarding the last surviving example of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Tea Room designs."

The current total is £21,955, and for more information and to book (which is essential) please visit the Mackintosh at the Willow website.

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