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2 unusual facts about Kelvin Hall


1985 Air Canada Silver Broom

The 1985 Air Canada Silver Broom, the men's world curling championship, was held from March 25-31 at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland.

Kelvin Hall

During demolition in preparation for the move of the Hunterian Museum and Gallery to Kelvin Hall, Danny MacAskill filmed 'Imaginate', using the large space as a stage for his new project.


Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

The gallery is located on Argyle Street, in the West End of the city, on the banks of the River Kelvin (opposite the architecturally similar Kelvin Hall, which was built in matching style in the 1920s, after the previous hall had been destroyed by fire).


see also

Sport in Glasgow

Major international sporting arenas include Kelvin Hall and Scotstoun Sports Centre.