With the universitys gothic skyline at its heart, glasgows west end offers an exciting mix of ideas and activities. New look waterstones situated in the heart of glasgows west end. If youre looking for a home in area, compare your options and contact our booking consultants to find out more. Our bookshop of the month is the hyndland bookshop. Glasgow west end 2020 all you need to know before you go. The books are all in good condition and reasonably priced, the proceeds from sales also goes to charity. Well, our first ever online book club went very smoothly. This was the same year as the university of glasgow relocated its campus to gilmorehill, and it can probably be assumed that the influx of staff and students would have contributed to increasing trade in the area.
Later, meet friends for dinner at awardwinning cantonese restaurant, lychee oriental. The glasgow book club glasgow, united kingdom meetup. A secondhand book mecca located in glasgows west end, thistle books is. Alongside an eclectic mix of shops, glasgows west end is famous for its boutique stores. Ashton lane is basically a small enclosed lane with numerous pubs and restaurants and is located at the hillhead subway station in glasgows west end at the top of the subway stairs. Nov 17, 2019 the author of a book on the music forged in the uks industrial cities takes in glasgow gigs, record shops and pubs, and the stories of the local bands he loves. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Glasgows west end, with its exquisite sandstone villas and leafy avenues is the perfect place to shop and peoplewatch.
How have you seen the area change over the years and has your bookshop changed with it. West ends great location means that it is just a short commute to both the university of glasgow and the city centre. The kelvin hotel west end one of our bestsellers in glasgow. The shop is located on otago lane, just a short walk from. Six glasgow book stores you need to check out this summer. So any bars, restaurants, cafes and shops are never too far away. On 30 september 20, a major expansion of the secc facilities at the former queens dock by foster and partners officially opened the,000 seat hydro arena. Happy world book day heres a look at some of our local west end book shops close to uofg. We have an extensive collection of books for sale on a number of subjects.
Dont miss out on bargain books at 223 byres road 357 4303 this chain sells new books including childrens books and best sellers at reduced prices useful links. Call us today on 0141 334 9663 or for more details. Book the dreamhouse apartments glasgow west end stay at this 4star businessfriendly apartment in glasgow. The author of a book on the music forged in the uks industrial cities takes in glasgow gigs, record shops and pubs, and the stories of the local bands he loves. The kelvin hotel west end 15 buckingham terrace, great western road, north west, glasgow, g12 8eb, united kingdom great location show map subway access.
Hillhead bookclub is a glasgow west end bar, wellknown for their eclectic music taste, commendable cocktails and good food. Owning a rare title is something every book lover dreams of. You can even hand the books back in once youre done reading them. Neighborhood info glasgows west end is a large suburban area. Pats guide is a community site promoting this brilliant part of glasgow. With over 30 years experience in the business, we cater for all types of readers. A guide to glasgows charity shops qmunicate magazine. Browse restaurants in glasgow west end book online 5pm. The kelvin is a bed and breakfast in the heart of the vibrant west end of glasgow. Glasgow youth hostel on the edge of leafy kelvingrove park where glasgow pride is held annually, the glasgow youth hostel offers crazy popular budget accommodation in glasgows west end. According to tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience glasgow west end. Glasgow is the home of the secc, great britains largest exhibition and conference centre. Top 12 airbnb vacation rentals in glasgows west end, united.
Emerge, minutes later, from hillhead station on to, say, byres road and, as well as the shops and the cafes, quite easily reached from this busy street, there are quite a few cultural opportunities. Our bookshop is located at the top of byres road, in the heart of glasgows west end. Glasgow west end offers newlyrefurbished student apartments in glasgow with wifi and all other utilities included. The west end festival, one of glasgows largest festivals, is held annually in june. Bedrooms at the kelvin are light and airy and are tastefully decorated in soft pastels. We are particularly proud of our wellstocked scottish, art, and antiquarian sections.
We have made the decision to temporarily close our end. Oblong cushion, teal coffee cream colour, nature, modern, abstract design, home decor, wedding gift, linen. The tenements and shops on byres road first started appearing in 1870. We are particularly proud of our wellstocked scottish, art.
Why glasgow is britains best city for music lovers travel. Spuntini is the italian concept of sharing and is reflected in the restaurants varied menu which features smaller tapasstyle dishes as well as main courses. The five scored 78, the seven deaths of evelyn hardcastle 73. Ingram street store in order to protect and support our team and the wider community. Glasgow west end pats guide to whats best in the west.
Glasgows west end is another facet of the city and it can be included in a day excursion of the city. From its friendly and hospitable people, to its stunning architecture and fascinating history, this part of the city really is a gem to be savoured and enjoyed. The first of three and counting lebowskis bars, this original argyle street outlet opened in 2017. Why glasgow is britains best city for music lovers.
Whether you want to read up on the history of the world or lose yourself in a gripping murder mystery novel, we have it all. Twin cities film fest jana soiseth november 29, 2015 april 15, 2020 612 6158233 612 615. The clydeside distillery is proud to call glasgows west end home. Get your shopping fix in high end vintage shops like retro, then head to nearby china town to pick up fresh produce in the grocers and bakery. It is the longest established secondhand bookshop in glasgow and is chock full of second hand and antiquarian books on every. Get your shopping fix in highend vintage shops like retro, then head to nearby china town to pick up fresh produce in the grocers and bakery. Principal apartments west end this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, entertainment and culture check location 45 high street office address only, north west, glasgow, g1 1lx, united kingdom this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, entertainment and culture check location great location show map subway access. We pick our books to cater for all tastes and ages and. Discover where to glasgow the premium place to find everything you need in glasgow. It could be argued that lebowskis helped kick start the surrounding finnieston area as one of glasgows most. Punch bowl social at the shops at west end christina leclaire october 19, 2016 march 26, 2020 763 4003865 save 763 4003865 save view details. Hillhead bookclub glasgow west end bar vinicombe street.
We have a large selection of quality books, in categories ranging from uptodate academic subjects to high quality fiction. A tour of glasgows eclectic mix of independent bookshops, one treasure trove at. On your tour of the west ends charity shops, make sure to stop at all of the following ones as well as the others that didnt quite make the list. Welcome to our shiny 2 storey bookshop at the glasgow fort shopping centre, shelved floor to ceiling with bestsellers and a surprisingly large range of books from fiction to history, true crime to cookery, and all other bookish treats inbetween books on glasgow, arts and crafting, travel, and much, much more. The booksellers here are proud and excited to share with glasgow s west end a new look waterstones. The books are in lovely condition and the shop is bright, fresh and very well organised. Established in 1986, we are familyrun bookshop based in glasgow. But, for the timestrapped visitor looking for something with a lasting impact, i recommend the inspirational calm and beauty of the mackintosh. The oxfam bookshop at the top end of byres road just a few doors down from fopps westend store is brilliant for nonfiction books and has a great range of fantasy as well. This is a hostel that really feels like a hotel with its beautiful wooden interiors.
The first bookshop on this minitour of glasgows west end is voltaire and rousseau. Browse restaurants in glasgow west end book online. The oxfam bookshop at the top end of byres road just a few doors down from fopps westend store is brilliant for nonfiction books and has a. Our bookshop is located at the top of byres road, in the heart of glasgow s west end. Glasgow s west end, with its exquisite sandstone villas and leafy avenues is the perfect place to shop and peoplewatch. This stylish book shop is based in glasgows west end among coffee shops and independent boutiques on 143 hyndland. Great that the debate and discussion was as interesting as ever on two books that went down very well scoring the highest marks of the year to date. West end apartments, each located in separate buildings all within 1. On a recent trip to glasgow we ventured further afield than the city centre and visited ashton lane. Hyndland is a strikingly beautiful part of glasgows west end, close. A day in glasgow from merchant city to trendy west end. Best book shops in glasgow for students student selfstorage.
The booksellers here are proud and excited to share with glasgows west end a new look waterstones. Oct 11, 2017 on a recent trip to glasgow we ventured further afield than the city centre and visited ashton lane. Glasgow west end pats guide to whats best in the west end. Shelter botanics with an excellent collection of scarves by the window and great selections of both mens and womens clothing, this branch of shelter is a goto for. Museums, galleries, restaurants and entertainment venues compete for attention. Find out whats on locally, learn about the restaurants, shops, pubs, galleries including kelvingrove, the architecture, people, places, live music and lots more. Waterstones byres road 3555 byres road, g12 8au glasgow, united kingdom rated 4. Parking can be reserved and free wifi is available.
Tucked away in glasgows west end, the hyndland bookshop features everything you could want from a neighbourhood bookstore with the. Glasgow is an exciting, historic and culturally vibrant city where the people are friendly, the nightlife is buzzing and the city is alive with shops, boutiques, eateries and attractions. We pick our books to cater for all tastes and ages and our booksellers like nothing better than to recommend to you your new favourite book. Popular attractions the sse hydro and george square are located nearby. Glasgwegians have always loved their libraries and they love to talk so local libraries have set up book groups which facilitate their desire to talk about the books they have read with other people. Based in partick in glasgows west end, the language hub are a childrens bookshop with a small cafe selling english and foreign language books. Here, at caledonia books, you can purchase antiquarian books of all genres. Glasgows best coffee shops and cafes time out glasgow. To confirm availability of places in a group contact.