Guidebook for Glasgow
Sightseeing
Fabulous building and cloisters - tower tours available at various times for views across the city.
266 locals recommend
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdFabulous building and cloisters - tower tours available at various times for views across the city.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdGlasshouses for tropical plants and River Kelvin walks.
The heart of the city with the City Council Chambers overlooking the square.
43 locals recommend
George Square
George SquareThe heart of the city with the City Council Chambers overlooking the square.
Getting Around
Closest train station - 7 minutes to next stop Glasgow Central!
23 locals recommend
Pollokshields West station
Closest train station - 7 minutes to next stop Glasgow Central!
Bus route from Pollokshaws Road passes this underground station giving access to the wider city.
11 locals recommend
Bridge Street Underground Station
Bus route from Pollokshaws Road passes this underground station giving access to the wider city.
Bus stop at the junction of Nithsdale Road and Pollokshaws Road. Buses into the city centre in around 10 - 15 minutes.
6 locals recommend
Pollokshaws Road
Pollokshaws RoadBus stop at the junction of Nithsdale Road and Pollokshaws Road. Buses into the city centre in around 10 - 15 minutes.
Parks & Nature
Tree-lined and riverside walks and includes Pollok House run by the National Trust for Scotland where there is a coffee shop serving lunches in the original Victorian kitchen.
203 locals recommend
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadTree-lined and riverside walks and includes Pollok House run by the National Trust for Scotland where there is a coffee shop serving lunches in the original Victorian kitchen.
The Hidden Gardens
25A Albert DrA tranquil space next door to the Tramway Theatre.
4 minutes walk to entrance on Pollokshaws Road. Glasgow's largest green space with walks, glasshouses and duck pond. Views over the city from the flagpole at the top are stunning.
54 locals recommend
Queens Park station
Queens Park Station4 minutes walk to entrance on Pollokshaws Road. Glasgow's largest green space with walks, glasshouses and duck pond. Views over the city from the flagpole at the top are stunning.
Food Scene
Award winning Italian restaurant and favourite of ours. Booking is essential for peak times. Food and wine choices for every budget.
48 locals recommend
Battlefield Rest
55 Battlefield RdAward winning Italian restaurant and favourite of ours. Booking is essential for peak times. Food and wine choices for every budget.
Highly recommended by many of our guests. Serving home made traditional Panjabi cuisine.
60 locals recommend
Ranjit's Kitchen
607 Pollokshaws RdHighly recommended by many of our guests. Serving home made traditional Panjabi cuisine.
Ollie's
122 Nithsdale RdDelicious menus that we have sampled extensively!
Closest and perfect for a glass of wine or a meal. Highly recommended by many of our guests.
96 locals recommend
The Bungo - Southside
Nithsdale RoadClosest and perfect for a glass of wine or a meal. Highly recommended by many of our guests.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lebowskis Southside
67 Nithsdale RdGood bar with food available.
Titwood Bar
52-58 Nithsdale RdFriendly, traditional neighbourhood bar.
Arts & Culture
People's Palace and Winter Gardens
The GreenA taste of life in Glasgow in bygone days.
A beautiful house designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson and restored by the National Trust for Scotland.
14 locals recommend
Holmwood House
61-63 Netherlee RdA beautiful house designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson and restored by the National Trust for Scotland.
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdGlasgow's transport museum beside the River Clyde.
A wonderful building by the River Kelvin as well as the treasures within.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StA wonderful building by the River Kelvin as well as the treasures within.
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayGreat for families with lots of interactive exhibits.
House for an Art Lover
10 Dumbreck RdAn iconic building designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Once a school and designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh offers a unique insight into school life in past days.
49 locals recommend
Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland StOnce a school and designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh offers a unique insight into school life in past days.
World's largest permanent display of the work of James McNeill Whistler, the largest single holding of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Mackintosh House - the reassembled interiors from his Glasgow home.
95 locals recommend
Hunterian Art Gallery
82 Hillhead StWorld's largest permanent display of the work of James McNeill Whistler, the largest single holding of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and The Mackintosh House - the reassembled interiors from his Glasgow home.
Essentials
Zucchini
128 Nithsdale RdFruit and vegetables plus deli products
Greggs Kildrostan Street
16 Kildrostan StreetBakery
Sainsbury's Local
2 Darnley RdMarks & Spencer Pollokshaws Glasgow BP
890 Pollokshaws RdSusies Stores
85 Nithsdale RdMorrisons
Supermarket
Sunshine Grocers
711 Pollokshaws RdTop up can be purchased here for gas meter. Free cash withdrawal from ATM.