On Buchanan Street, this interesting building was designed by architect John James Burnet, who had studied in Paris for two years and also made a study tour of Italy to study Baroque architecture. You will still see that is the carving "Atheneum" can be seen above the entrance. This was a purpose-built drama school! Photos : J. Wilson If you visit the interior that is now used as a bar/restaurant you can see hints of the original purpose in the architecture. The theatre school itself now exists as the "New Athenaeum" in the Royal Conservatoire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_James_Burnet (lots of interior photos at http://www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/glasgow/oldath.html ) - see also Athenaeum theatre in Nelson Mandela Square ... they studied English French German and Italian http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Glasgow/AthenaeumGlasgow.htm Image : J.Wilson And here is a link to some recent teaching methods that have European links that have been happening at the Royal ...
For Europe Day 2021, enjoy one of six walking routes around some places in Glasgow with European links & places in the wider West of Scotland area with interesting links to Europe.