Orientation

Glasgow can essentially be divided into two distinct areas: the city center, with the shopping center, Queen St., Central Station, and George Square all located within walking distance of one another; and the West End, home to the University of Glasgow, Kelvin grove Park and Gallery, and the majority of Glasgow’s hostels. The main pedestrian and shopping thoroughfares include the east end of Sauchiehall St., which takes a right turn to become Buchanan St., passing in front of Nelson Mandela Place. To get from the city center to the West End, walk from Buchanan onto Sauchihall St. and continue until the pedestrian access ends. From there, walk up the hill to Renfrew St. (which will take you past a large group of guesthouses and hotels as well as the Glasgow School of Art) and continue onward. At the end of Renfrew St., you will be led over a busy merging of streets by a footbridge. After crossing over you should walk right to get to Woodlands Rd., which will take you to Great Western Rd. and the West End.