Shawlands, Glasgow

Name: Shawlands
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#414 among attractions in Glasgow

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Shawlands is an area of Glasgow, Scotland, located around 2 miles south of the River Clyde. The area is known for its independent restaurant and cafés, art scene, public parks, period terraces, and red and blond sandstone tenements. Shawlands was named one of the best places to live in Scotland in 2022 by The Sunday Times, with judges describing the area as "both practical and cool”. It is located close to Pollok Country Park with the Burrell Collection and to Queen's Park. ()

Area: 128.49 acres (0.2008 mi²)Coordinates: 55°49'42"N, 4°17'7"W

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South Side (Pollokshaws)Glasgow United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Burrell Collection, Govanhill Baths, Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Pollokshields Parish Church.

0.9 miW
Specialist museum of art and artifacts
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
23 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Glasgow, the Burrell Collection is a treasure trove of art and antiquities that offers a unique glimpse into the eclectic tastes of its eponymous collector, Sir William Burrell. This museum, which opened its doors to the public in...
1.1 miNE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Govanhill Baths, Glasgow
28 min walk • Govanhill Baths, located in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, United Kingdom, stands as a historic testament to the city's social and architectural heritage. This Edwardian-era swimming pool, first opened to the public in 1914, was not just a place for leisure...
0.5 miE
Church
Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow
14 min walk • Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church is a 19th-century church building in the south-side of Glasgow, immediately opposite Queen's Park. It was built in the French Gothic style, on designs by William Leiper. The church hall was built in 1873, while the church was completed by 8 October 1876.
1.1 miN
Church
Pollokshields Parish Church, Glasgow
28 min walk • Pollokshields Parish Church is a 19th-century parish church of the Church of Scotland, named after the Pollokshields arwa of Glasgow, Scotland.
1.2 miSE
Church
Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow
31 min walk • Cathcart Trinity Church is one of two Church of Scotland Parish churchs in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
0.8 miNE
Church
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, Glasgow
20 min walk • Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church is a 19th-century Parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the south side of Glasgow, near Queen's Park, from which the church's name derives.
0.8 miNE
Synagogue
Langside Synagogue, Glasgow
20 min walk • Langside Synagogue is a synagogue near Govanhill in Glasgow. It opened in May 1927 and closed in 2014.
1.1 miW
Park
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
30 min walk • Pollok Country Park is a 146-hectare country park located in Pollok, Glasgow, Scotland. In 2007, Pollok Country Park was named Britain's Best Park, and in 2008 it was named the Best Park in Europe, beating competition from parks in Italy, France, Germany, Poland and Sweden.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Tramway, Glasgow
28 min walk • Tramway is a contemporary visual and performing arts venue located in the Scottish city of Glasgow. Based in a former tram depot in the Pollokshields area of the South Side, it consists of two performance spaces and two galleries, as well as offering facilities for community and artistic projects.
1.2 miNE
Church
Govanhill Trinity Church, Glasgow
30 min walk • Govanhill Trinity Church is a 19th-century church building in the Govanhill area of Glasgow. The church closed down in 2015, but it is still owned by the Church of Scotland.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Govanhill, Glasgow
31 min walk • Govanhill is an area of Glasgow, Scotland, situated south of the River Clyde between Pollokshields, the Gorbals, Strathbungo, Crosshill, Polmadie and Queen's Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shawlands?

Nearby attractions include Pollokshaws, Glasgow (11 min walk), St Margaret's, Glasgow (14 min walk), Camphill Queen's Park Baptist Church, Glasgow (14 min walk), Millbrae Crescent, Glasgow (15 min walk).

How to get to Shawlands by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shawlands:

Bus

Kilmarnock Road / Millwood Street • Lines: 3, 38 (2 min walk)
Kilmarnock Road / Trefoil Avenue • Lines: 3, 38, 38A (4 min walk)

Train

Pollokshaws East (7 min walk)
Shawlands (8 min walk)