Cowcaddens, Glasgow

Name: Cowcaddens
Address: Glasgow, United Kingdom

#401 among attractions in Glasgow

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Facts and practical information

Cowcaddens is an area of the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is very close to the city centre and is bordered by the newer area of Garnethill to the south-west and old Townhead to the east. ()

Coordinates: 55°52'8"N, 4°15'17"W

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City Centre (Cowcaddens)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Sauchiehall Street, O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art, Cineworld Glasgow.

~1580 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
8 min walk • Sauchiehall Street is a vibrant artery pulsing through the heart of Glasgow, renowned for its bustling shopping district and dynamic atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare has long been a destination for both locals and visitors, offering a diverse mix of retail therapy...
0.4 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow
11 min walk • The O2 ABC Glasgow is a prominent entertainment venue located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, known for hosting a diverse array of live performances and night-time events. Housed in a historic building that has evolved through various incarnations, the O2 ABC stands...
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
11 min walk • The Glasgow School of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the vibrant city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is not only a prestigious educational establishment but also an architectural masterpiece, renowned for its significant contribution to the modern arts...
~1370 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
Cineworld Glasgow, Glasgow
7 min walk • Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street is a cinema on Renfrew Street, Glasgow, located in the north-east of the city centre. It is adjacent to Buchanan Bus Station and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, as well as being close to Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Galleries.
~1760 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
9 min walk • The Glasgow Film Theatre is an independent cinema in the city centre of Glasgow. GFT is a registered charity. It occupies a purpose-built cinema building, first opened in 1939, and now protected as a category B listed building.
~1590 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
8 min walk • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is a major concert and arts venue, in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned by Glasgow City Council and operated by Glasgow Life, an agency of Glasgow City Council, which also runs Glasgow's City Halls and Old Fruitmarket venue.
~1690 ftSW
Church
St Aloysius Church, Glasgow
9 min walk • St Aloysius Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Garnethill area of Glasgow in Scotland. It is the only church in Glasgow to be run by the Society of Jesus. It is situated on the corner of Hill Street and Rose Street and is next door to St Aloysius' College, Glasgow, having a close relationship with the school.
0.5 miSW
Church
Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
13 min walk • Adelaide Place Baptist Church is a Scottish Baptist church in a Category B listed building in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. The name "Adelaide Place" is taken from the former name of this part of Bath Street. The church was founded in 1829 and the present church building dates from 1877.
0.5 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St George's Tron Church, Glasgow
12 min walk • The St George's Tron Church, in Glasgow, Scotland, is a Church of Scotland church in the city centre, located in Nelson Mandela Place, previously known as St George's Place, fronting Buchanan Street at West George Street, along from Queen Street Station.
~1940 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
McLellan Galleries, Glasgow
10 min walk • The McLellan Galleries are an exhibition space in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, situated behind a frontage of shops in Sauchiehall Street.
~1360 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
7 min walk • The Pavilion Theatre is a theatre in Glasgow located on Renfield Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cowcaddens?

Nearby attractions include The National Piping Centre, Glasgow (4 min walk), College of Piping, Glasgow (4 min walk), Alexandra Music Hall, Glasgow (5 min walk), Theatre Royal, Glasgow (5 min walk).

How to get to Cowcaddens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cowcaddens:

Metro

Cowcaddens • Lines: Subway (6 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (12 min walk)

Bus

Renfrew Street / Scottish Conservatoire • Lines: c1 (7 min walk)
Buchanan Bus Station • Lines: 336, 915 (7 min walk)

Train

Glasgow Queen Street (12 min walk)
Glasgow Queen Street Low Level (12 min walk)