In 2018, Charles Rennie Mackintosh's greatest building was gearing up for reopening after a devastating 2014 fire when, unbelievably, another blaze destroyed the painstakingly reconstructed interiors and severely damaged the building. The school has committed to reconstructing it, but it will be a lengthy process. At time of research, the visitor center, shop and exhibitions in the neighboring Reid building were closed to visitors; check the website to see if visits and tours have resumed.
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