glasgow west end highlights

Galleries in Glasgow West End

Glasgow Charles Rennie Mackintosh Festival

The University of Glasgow owns the world's largest collection of work by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Much of this is housed in the Reconstructed Charles Mackintosh House within The Hunterian Art Gallery.

Main galleries
Hunterian
Clyde Maritime Museum
Transport Museum
Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery
The Fossil Grove
Annan Fine Art Gallery

Shopping in Glasgow West End
One of the best things about the West End is the great variety of shops. Here you will find some of Glasgow's most interesting independent shops catering for all tastes. Whether you are looking for a bargain, on the look out for a special gift or intent on some serious retail therapy - you will enjoy shopping in the West End.

Eating out in Glaagow West End
Glasgow West End - a great place for eating out. It's simply brimming over with cafes, restaurants, bistros and bars - with prices to suit every purse and produce to suit every palate. Not surprisingly culinary treats include Scottish dishes but you will be amazed at the range of international cuisine on offer.

Highlights include:-
Stravaigin - two sites, a restaurant on Ruthven Lane off shopper friendly Byres Road, and the cosy award winning, acclaimed bar/restaurant on Gibson Street offer top-notch food and drink

Ubiquitous Chip - a famous award winning Scottish restaurant in the heart of Glasgow's West end
You can be assured of an authentic Italian experience in the delightful Café

Cherubini - on Great Western Road (take your own wine), and of quality continental cuisine in Otago on the street of the same name.