Take a walk on the wild side – in search of the West End’s architectural...
The West End has a wealth of wildlife-themed statues and carvings, on grand public buildings, on coats of arms and on seemingly random private houses, writes Ronnie Scott. Not all of them are obvious,...
View ArticlePaperino’s West End … a flavour of Italy
When Stefano and Sandro Giovanazzi extended their successful Sauchiehall Street restaurant Paperinos into Byres Road nine years ago, they were really coming home to the West End. Their father Angelo...
View ArticleCraft beer: pumping new energy into our pubs
The thirst for craft beer is re-energising and reshaping Glasgow’s pub scene, bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘special brew’, writes Ginny Clark. From a few independent brewery pioneers...
View ArticlePop-Up Soda Shop … a fizzing enterprise
The Pop-Up Soda Shop and Cocktail Emporium has been an exciting addition to the local bar scene for the past six weeks, the concept dreamed up by ambitious duo Mehrab Fakouri and Matthew Quest – and...
View ArticleElectric Gardens … a Botanics light festival
A spectacular light and sound experience will take place in the Botanic Gardens next year after the West End Festival organisers have been given the go-ahead to stage The Electric Gardens. The Electric...
View ArticleByres Road TTIP protest: ‘It’s a corporate power grab’
Protesters were in Byres Road on Saturday morning to raise awareness about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). TTIP is a deal being negotiated between the European Union and the...
View ArticleByres Road BID: Paul Reynolds says ‘hard work starts now’
Paul Reynolds hailed a great new chapter for the Byres Road area with 204 traders voting in favour of creating the Business Improvement District (BID) that will provide a collective retail platform and...
View ArticlePinUps Vintage in chase for national award
Local salon PinUps Vintage is up for a prize in this year’s National Vintage Awards – to be announced at Cheltenham on July 15. Public votes will determine the shortlist with the final winners to be...
View ArticleFrank To exhibition inspired by Machiavelli
Frank To has been inspired by Machiavelli’s masterpiece The Prince in his latest work now in an exhibition at By Distinction Art Gallery in Byres Road. To has depicted a selection of key scenes from...
View ArticleNew Byres Road BID manager working for ‘Glasgow’s premier neighbourhood’
Byres Road & Lanes Business Improvement District (BID) has appointed Deborah Murray as project manager to deliver the first elements of the business plan. Murray, the former culture, events and...
View ArticleCreative co-working space for rent in Ruthven Lane
Freelancer or small business looking for desk space? Ninja Unicorn is a creative co-working office in Ruthven Lane, just off Byres Road, and they have facilities available for rent. The office is in a...
View ArticleGroup aim to Make Great Western Road Great Again
Interested in helping to Make Great Western Road Great Again? A new community group is being set up tomorrow night (Tuesday, October 27) with the aim of bringing people together to improve the quality...
View ArticleChance for budding cricketers to have a go with Hillhead CC
Hillhead Cricket Club begin indoor training sessions from tonight (Friday, February 12) at Kelvinside Academy from 6.30-8pm – and all budding cricketers are welcome to come along and have a go. The...
View ArticleSpring into Byres Road for a celebration on Saturday
Byres Road and the lanes are celebrating spring on Saturday (April 9) with an afternoon of games, face painting and special promotions in shops and restaurants. Spring will be breaking out all over...
View ArticleSpotlight on style: Byres Road Fashion Show
Byres Road and lanes businesses are turning the spotlight on style this weekend with a dozen independent, high street, vintage and charity shops stepping up to showcase the best in the West End … The...
View ArticlePop-Up Soda Shop … a fizzing enterprise
The Pop-Up Soda Shop and Cocktail Emporium has been an exciting addition to the local bar scene for the past six weeks, writes Ginny Clark. The concept was dreamed up by ambitious duo Mehrab Fakouri...
View ArticleElectric Gardens … a Botanics light festival
A spectacular light and sound experience will take place in the Botanic Gardens next year after the West End Festival organisers have been given the go-ahead to stage The Electric Gardens. The Electric...
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