VISITORS to Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games were interested in a lot more than sport.

The work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh was also a major draw for tourists, with a rise of 60% in visitors.

Two venues in particular - The Hunterian Museum and House for an Art Lover - doubled their visitor figures. The Hunterian's visitor figures in July were up 106% while House for an Art Lover's were up by 95%.

Other successes included the The Willow Tea Rooms which was by 64%; Glasgow School of Art's Walking Tours rose40% and visitors to The Lighthouse were up 25%.

Ian Elder, chairman of Glasgow Mackintosh, said: "These figures demonstrate many people who visited Glasgow during the Games took the time to engage with the city generally and Macintosh's inspiring legacy, specifically.

"Our Mackintosh Festival in October will build on this level of interest and give us another opportunity to celebrate the work of Glasgow's most famous architect, designer and artist."

Mackintosh lovers can celebrate his life at the Creative Mackintosh Festival which runs throughout October.

Now in its third year, the festival has more than 50 events in 15 venues.

New partners this year include St Mungo's Museum of Religious Art; Glasgow Museum's Resource Centre, Nitshill; Provand's Lordship; Glasgow Women's Library; Lyon & Turnbull and The Glad Café in Shawlands.

Visit www.glasgowmackintosh.com/festival for more details.