Glasgow's West End grew up around the University of Glasgow, which moved to Gilmorehill in the Victorian era, and the River Kelvin that winds through it. Kelvingrove Park and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum lie at one end, the Botanic Gardens at the other, and Byres Road with its cafés, shops and murals runs in between. The district also covers Hillhead, Hyndland, Kelvinside, Woodlands and Maryhill. The West End's residents, students and independents supply the good news on this page.
Maryhill Integration Network marks its 25th anniversary with a free exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls, drawn from a community archive of photographs, artworks, zines and newsletters.
Glasgow's after-dark Halloween trail is back in the West End with a Zombie Zoo theme, a glowing pumpkin patch and toasted marshmallows, running until Sunday 1 November.
The A-listed Victorian baths on Cranworth Street, once home to the largest pool in Scotland, has marked its 150th anniversary with ceilidhs, a gala dinner and a sponsored swim.
Scotland's favourite painting now hangs in a purpose-built ground floor gallery at Kelvingrove, with a quiet space for reflection and new digital storytelling.
Europe's oldest member-owned and run swimming club welcomed visitors for Doors Open Days and hosted a Commonwealth Gala Day with water polo by its historic pool.
The all-female team at Hinba Bakery on Hyndland Street took two golds and a Best in Scotland title at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2026.
The West End fixture has new local owners, a vintage Bose sound system, twin Technics turntables and a bar open until 1am seven nights a week.
Established in 1986, the small West End boutique on a cobbled lane still stocks clothing from the Victorian era to the 1980s, plus lace, linen and handbags.
Allie McCann's West End florist, which opened in 2010, was named best florist at the Scottish Independent Retail Awards, a fitting reward for 15 years of blooms.
The award-winning West End restaurant and deli launched new menus, a daily aperitivo hour and a transformed terrace inspired by family summers in Lazio.
Nick Watkins' Glasgow burger restaurant has been ranked number 56 on the inaugural World's 101 Best Burger Places list, the only Scottish restaurant to feature.
Wee Jock and the Beanstalk will tour up to 50 schools and community venues before a festive run at Maryhill Community Central Halls, with tickets kept affordable.
The boutique hotel in a Victorian terrace in the West End now offers a weekly sharing Beef Wellington with a bottle of Malbec to start the weekend.
Independently owned since 1997, the jewellery gallery off Byres Road showcases European designers and creates bespoke rings using ethical gems and recycled metals.
Sixty young people and more than 70 volunteers spent nine days forming bands and writing songs, with a record 14 new bands debuting at the 2026 graduation showcase.
Volunteer guides from the Friends group led free tours of the Botanic Gardens and Arboretum through 2026, celebrating gardens whose history stretches back to 1817.
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