GOING OUT

Gifts That Last Longer
This Christmas, why not swap the routine gifts of socks, jumpers, and mugs for something a little more unforgettable. Experiences often make the best presents

Where West End Meets West End
Children Drama Classes Glasgow By Jade Hughes Drama with Lesley is welcoming kids to step into stage magic at the Western Baths. Founded by local

A Scottish Architect Safari
To mark the bicentenary of the Royal Scottish Academy in 2026, Heather Sterling takes a road trip. What are the classic characteristics of the arts

Drama With Lesley
Most of us have that little dream that we could tread the boards. Drama with Lesley lets you live your dream! By Tracy Mukherjee Looking for

Wee Glo Worms
A Spooky Sensory Treat for the Tiniest Trick-or-Treaters By Jade Hughes Baby Sensory Classes Glasgow As the nights draw in and the leaves crunch underfoot,

Stretch It Out
West End Wellness Louise Sylvester visited Stretched – the first assisted stretching studios in Glasgow – to discover how this innovative space is helping clients

Gifts That Last Longer
This Christmas, why not swap the routine gifts of socks, jumpers, and mugs for something a little more unforgettable. Experiences often make the best presents

Charity Shop Chic
Walking the leafy streets from Kelvinbridge to Hyndland or wandering from the bottom of Byres Road along Dumbarton Road you will find some of my

From Mexico to Millinery…
From Bute to Bling. These designers are a source of inspiration says Elena Taggart. This month for the magazine I was really excited to meet

Skin Is The Game
In this edition, I’ve enjoyed getting to know two skincare entrepreneurs based in the West End at different stages of their journey. A start up

West End Women – Mean Business
By Elena Taggart This article was originally about new businesses, new starts, new year. But meeting Judith and Alex, what struck me was the number

From Flock to Frock – A Wool Story
By Elena Taggart Luxury Scottish Textile Manufacturers It will come as no surprise that Scotland boasts a strong crafting heritage in fabrics and garments, but

Top Things – January
The January blues? Rid them with our run down of events in Glasgow this January. By Tracy Mukherjee Happy New Year Westenders! 2026 does indeed

Westender Insights
…in conversation with Artist Ryan Mutter By Anne Marie Hillan Glasgow’s West End is full of artists, which is hardly surprising given its proximity to

Cover to Cover
With Brian Toal Only Here, Only Now by Tom Newlands This was a Guardian book of the year, and rightly so. A book with shades

Every Child Is An Artist
Every parent feels their child is something special: great at sport, dance, academically gifted. Val Johnston falls into the category of proud mum of talented

Jock and the Beanstock
The ‘Pav Panto’ is back – and it’s better than ever! By Tracy Mukherjee The Pavilion Theatre panto is back with a bang as the

The Tall Ship Award
The Tall Ship Glenlee. As much of a landmark of Glasgow as Wellington’s statue in Royal Exchange Square. The Glenlee sits proudly overlooking the Riverside



