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Neighbourhood
Shawlands
Southside suburb two miles south of the Clyde, known for independent restaurants and cafés and for its period terraces and tenements.
A mini guide to
Shawlands & Langside
The Southside's independent cafés and restaurants, a battlefield district and a cricket ground
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1 / 2Welcome to the area
The Southside's independent cafés and restaurants, a battlefield district and a cricket ground
Shawlands, two miles south of the Clyde, is described by Wikipedia as the heart of the Southside and is known for its independent restaurants and cafés. It sits between Pollok Country Park and Queen's Park, so it is a practical base for the Burrell Collection and the parks, which are covered on the Southside page.
Langside, to the east, was the site of the Battle of Langside in 1568, the last battle fought by the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots, before her exile. Strathbungo is a residential neighbourhood along Pollokshaws Road, Pollokshaws has a Category A listed burgh hall at the edge of Pollok Country Park, and Titwood is one of Scotland's international cricket grounds.
Highlights
Start here
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
Neighbourhood
Langside
Residential district east of Shawlands, the site of the Battle of Langside in 1568.
Neighbourhood
Strathbungo
Residential area that grew up as a village along Pollokshaws Road and borders Queen's Park.
Neighbourhood
Pollokshaws
Area on the White Cart Water beside Pollok Country Park, with sandstone and modern housing.
Historic building
Pollokshaws Burgh Hall
Category A listed municipal building at the edge of Pollok Country Park, briefly the headquarters of Pollokshaws Burgh Council.
Garden
The Hidden Gardens
Sanctuary gardens in Pollokshields, described by their own site as dedicated to peace.
Find your way
On the map
The map shows Shawlands & Langside and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.
Insider tips
Before you go
1
Use Pollokshaws Road
Wikipedia describes Shawlands as the heart of the Southside. The venues listed here are mostly on Pollokshaws Road, Kilmarnock Road, Victoria Road and Nithsdale Road.
2
Combine it with the Burrell
The Burrell Collection and Pollok Country Park are on the Southside page. Pollokshaws Burgh Hall stands at the edge of the park.
3
Know the Langside story
Wikipedia says the Battle of Langside in 1568 was the last battle fought by the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots, before her exile. The Battlefield Monument is on the Southside page.
4
Cricket at Titwood
Wikipedia says Titwood, home of Clydesdale Cricket Club, was approved by the ICC in 2007 to host one-day internationals. Check the Cricket Scotland fixtures for matches.
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- Shawlands & Langside (area photo): Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Shawlands: Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Langside: Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Strathbungo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Pollokshaws: Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Pollokshaws Burgh Hall: Frayedattheedges, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Hidden Gardens: John Lord from Edinburgh, Scotland, CC BY 2.0, source
- Titwood: Richard Sutcliffe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church: Stinglehammer, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Charing Cross & Garnethill: Sonictiller, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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