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A mini guide to
The Southside: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Plan around the distances
The main sights lie several kilometres apart. Use the Subway for Scotland Street, Bridge Street and Ibrox, and check First Bus or ScotRail for the parks and the Burrell.
Check the Burrell
The museum's own site describes its galleries and displays; check it for opening times and booking before you travel.
Check Pollok House first
Wikipedia lists Pollok House, in the country park, as currently closed to the public. Confirm with Glasgow City Council before you plan a visit around it.
See the Mackintosh school
Scotland Street School Museum is beside Shields Road subway station and tells the story of school education.
Stadium days
Hampden Park hosts national matches and cup semi-finals and finals, so the area is busy on match days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Southside?
The Southside is in Glasgow, Scotland. The Burrell Collection, big parks, Mackintosh and Thomson buildings and Scotland's national stadium. Nearby stops and stations include Shields Road, Bridge Street, Ibrox.
How long do I need in The Southside?
A full day; the sights are spread out. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include The Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, Queen's Park. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Shields Road (Glasgow Subway); Bridge Street (Glasgow Subway); Ibrox (Glasgow Subway). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 24 places to eat and drink in and around The Southside, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 1 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is The Southside 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 The Southside
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Pollok Country Park
Country park of 146 hectares, the largest in Glasgow, through which the White Cart Water flows.
Queen's Park
Park of 60 hectares on the south side of the city, about 2.5 miles from the centre.
Battlefield Monument, Langside
Memorial at Langside to the battle of 13 May 1568 between supporters of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her infant son James VI.
Glasgow
More areas to explore
Cathedral Precinct, Necropolis & Dennistoun
The medieval cathedral, the oldest house in the city, a Victorian hilltop cemetery and Dennistoun
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Glasgow Green & the East End
The city's oldest park, a carpet factory, the Barras and Celtic Park
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Partick & Hyndland
Dumbarton Road's pubs and restaurants, the Govan footbridge and the quieter streets of Hyndland and Dowanhill
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- The Burrell Collection: Gordon Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Pollok Country Park: James Valentine, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Queen's Park: Raymond McCrae, CC BY 2.0, source
- Battlefield Monument, Langside: Derek Butters, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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
- 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
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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