English (UK)
English (US)
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
简体中文
A mini guide to
Charing Cross & Garnethill: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Look at the leaning fountain
Wikipedia says the Charles Cameron Memorial Fountain, dating from 1896, has a pronounced eastward lean first noted in 1926. The story that the M8 caused it is described there as an urban myth.
Visit the synagogue with a plan
Garnethill Synagogue describes itself as Scotland's first purpose-built synagogue. Check garnethill.org.uk for visiting arrangements before you go.
Use the Subway at Cowcaddens
SPT lists the Glasgow School of Art, the Glasgow Film Theatre and the Tenement House as near Cowcaddens station. Those sights are on the city centre page.
Walk to the West End
Wikipedia places Charing Cross on the boundary of the West End. Woodlands Road leads towards Kelvinbridge and the university.
Check opening for the clubs
Glasgow Art Club says it is open to the public for some exhibitions and events. Check its site for what is on before you go.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Charing Cross & Garnethill?
Charing Cross & Garnethill is in Glasgow, Scotland. Where the city centre meets the West End: Sauchiehall Street, Garnethill and a Victorian synagogue. Nearby stops and stations include Cowcaddens, Kelvinbridge, Charing Cross.
How long do I need in Charing Cross & Garnethill?
Half a day. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Charing Cross, Garnethill, Garnethill Synagogue. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Cowcaddens (Glasgow Subway); Kelvinbridge (Glasgow Subway); Charing Cross (ScotRail); St George's Cross (Glasgow Subway). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 17 places to eat and drink in and around Charing Cross & Garnethill, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 5 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Charing Cross & Garnethill accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Charing Cross & Garnethill
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Garnethill
Mainly residential hill north of Sauchiehall Street with a number of important public buildings.
Blythswood Square
Georgian square on Blythswood Hill, part of a conservation area since 1970.
Sauchiehall Street
One of the main shopping streets of the city centre, over 1.5 miles long, running west to Kelvingrove Park.
Glasgow
More areas to explore
West End & Kelvingrove
A free museum, Scotland's oldest university museum and the cobbled lanes off Byres Road
Open the mini guide →
Merchant City & City Centre
Civic squares, the shopping streets and the theatres and venues of the central grid
Open the mini guide →
Finnieston, Clydeside & the Riverside
Cranes, bridges and museums on the Clyde, with Finnieston's bars and restaurants behind
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Charing Cross: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Garnethill: Ian Paterson, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Blythswood Square: dun_deagh, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Sauchiehall Street: Daniel Hughes, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- West End & Kelvingrove: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Merchant City & City Centre: Michael D Beckwith, CC0, source
- Finnieston, Clydeside & the Riverside: Rosser1954, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Southside: Gordon Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Cathedral Precinct, Necropolis & Dennistoun: 瑞丽江的河水, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Glasgow Green & the East End: dun_deagh, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Partick & Hyndland: James Petts, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Shawlands & Langside: Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
Keep exploring Glasgow