Hillhead, Glasgow

Name: Hillhead
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#340 among attractions in Glasgow

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Hillhead is an area of Glasgow, Scotland. Situated north of Kelvingrove Park and to the south of the River Kelvin, Hillhead is at the heart of Glasgow's fashionable West End, with Byres Road forming the western border of the area, the other boundaries being Dumbarton Road to the south and the River Kelvin to the east and north. ()

Area: 0.37 mi²Coordinates: 55°52'30"N, 4°17'13"W

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West End (Hillhead)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Hillhead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow University Union, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

0.5 miS
Grand building of art and natural history
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum stands as a beacon of culture and history in Scotland's most vibrant city. This majestic building, which first opened its doors in 1901, is not only an architectural masterpiece but also one of the...
~1010 ftSE
Nightlife, Universities and schools
Glasgow University Union, Glasgow
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's historic West End, the Glasgow University Union (GUU) is a cornerstone of student life at the University of Glasgow. With its origins dating back to 1885, the Union has a rich heritage and plays a key role in the social and cultural...
~1210 ftS
Scotland’s oldest public museum
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery stands as a beacon of culture and history in Scotland's most vibrant city. This esteemed institution is not only the oldest public museum in Scotland but also a cornerstone of the University of...
~1890 ftNW
Park with tropical plants in glasshouse
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's West End, the Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a verdant oasis renowned for its extensive collection of tropical and temperate flora. Established in 1817, the gardens have become one of the city's most beloved attractions, offering a...
0.5 miS
Old park with bandstand and amphitheatre
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow's vibrant West End, Kelvingrove Park is a verdant oasis that has been a cherished part of the city's heritage since its opening in 1852. This picturesque park spans over 85 acres and is renowned for its stunning Victorian design, which...
~1810 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Websters Theatre, Glasgow
9 min walk • Websters is a theatre in Glasgow, Scotland. It also operates as a bar and restaurant. Websters occupies the building of the 19th-century former Lansdowne Parish Church.
~1350 ftSW
Church
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, Glasgow
7 min walk • The University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel is an interfaith chapel at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. It was consecrated on 4 October 1929, and is dedicated to the memory of the former students and staff of the University who lost their lives in the First World War.
0.5 miW
Church
Partick Trinity Church, Glasgow
12 min walk • Partick Trinity Church is a 19th century Parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland.
~1580 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow
8 min walk • Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, originally Hillhead Parish Church, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, serving the Hillhead and Kelvinside areas of Glasgow, Scotland. It is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Glasgow.
0.5 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow
13 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland.
~960 ftNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Western Baths, Glasgow
5 min walk • The Western Baths Club is a Victorian era private swimming and leisure club founded in 1876. The club remains at its original site at 12 Cranworth Street, Hillhead, Glasgow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hillhead?

Nearby attractions include Glasgow University Library, Glasgow (4 min walk), Wellington Church, Glasgow (5 min walk), Hillhead Baptist Church, Glasgow (5 min walk), Glasgow University Union, Glasgow (5 min walk).

How to get to Hillhead by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hillhead:

Bus

Great Western Road / Cecil Street • Lines: 6A (4 min walk)
University Avenue / Southpark Avenue • Lines: c1 (5 min walk)

Metro

Hillhead • Lines: Subway (7 min walk)
Kelvinbridge • Lines: Subway (8 min walk)

Train

Partick (24 min walk)
Exhibition Centre (25 min walk)