Glasgow’s East End may not be considered to be as ‘trendy’ as other parts of the city but there’s no shortage of great things going on that makes it truly unique.
With the bright flashing lights of the Barrowland Ballroom greeting you as you walk up the Gallowgate, you enter one of Glasgow’s most recognisable areas with the Barras Market being the beating heart of the city for over 100 years.
Whether you are having dinner on Duke Street or going for a stroll around Tollcross Park, we’ve put together a list of 22 quintessential activities that are synonymous with the East End of Glasgow.
These 22 activities will put your East End knowledge to the test, so join us as we look around the area from Glasgow Green to Sandyhills, and let us know how many you’ve done.
5. Passed the James Martin Fountain and Canopy
The fountain was originally located between the People’s Palace and Monteith Row currently on the site of the Doulton Fountain having been installed in 1893. There are few fountains of this scale distributed around the world. | Google Maps
6. Ordered a Dear Green Coffee
If you have popped into one of the many cafes in Glasgow East End you will have likely sampled Dear Green Coffee with their roastery being just a stone’s throw away from the Barrowland Ballroom. | Kaitlin Wraight
7. Went to a gig at Saint Luke’s
Saint Luke’s is a great setting for a gig where you can get up close to the acts with artists and bands such as Gary Numan, Texas and Damon Albarn taking to the stage in Glasgow’s East End. Photo: Gaelle Beri
8. Walked by the Dassie Green
This is a historic area of Glasgow Green which lies next to Fleshers Haugh. It is an area of amenity parkland with maintained grass, mature and younger trees with a renewed path system. | Supplied