GOING OUT
An Oasis in Ayrshire
A spa day and an overnight away at one of the best spa hotels in Scotland. It’s the stuff of dreams. Getting away from it, the day-to-day
Western Wellness
Pilates has become a phenomenon over the past few years, but unlike other exercise fads that fade away, Pilates is a fitness trend that’s here
Scotland the Brrrave…
…Or Just Pure Baltic? With lives forever on fast-forward it can be difficult to build in much needed breaks. So how do we slow down
Pocket Mountains – The Campsie Fells
Meikle Bin from Queenzienburn Distance – 14km Time – 4 hoursTerrain – minor road and access track; boggy moorland and forestry firebreaksMap – OS Explorer 348 Access
Winter Spa Staycation
By Tracy Mukherjee January. Apparently the third Monday is the most depressing day of the year. Yes, readers, it’s a tad long till we welcome the lighter
Rest, Restore, Retreat
Westender and Coorie Retreats in Portpatrick are delighted to offer one lucky couple a special getaway for two nights in one of their brand new
Doon the Hidden Lane
The sunny weather of late (well it was while writing this) encouraged me to go for a wander down the Hidden Lane in Finnieston. If
Rainbow Room International
By Tara Jack, Director It’s been a great start to the year so far and we are looking forward to a busy and exciting spring/summer
Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Design
By Elena Taggart This edition I have been inspired by my chats with two sustainable start-up brands. Women pushing back against fast fashion and growing
Be Dreamy, Be Dangerous
By Diana Kiernander In a wintry west-end, Diana Kiernander uncovers the style secrets set to keep you warm all year long. Embrace the hot, demi-fine jewellery trends
Looking Good @ Esteem Beauty
Esteem Beauty is entering a new era as the specialist beauty salon has relocated from 528 Great Western Road down the street to 481. Continuing the detail,
Book that Christmas Hair Appointment!
At Rainbow Room International by Tara Jack, RRI Great Western Road Director It’s been an exciting couple of months here at Rainbow Room International and
Cover to Cover
By Brian Toal Breathtaking by Rachel Clarke Although this was first published in 2021, it has been rereleased to coincide with the recent major TV
Writer’s Reveal
Tracey McCallum speaks to Ross Macfarlane KC, advocate, author and creator of Edward Kane & Mr Horse – Collected Short Stories Volume 1. Born in
Top Things To Do
In The West End July/August 2024 The high point of our events calendar – it’s the sizzling summer session of Top Things. So, dear Westenders,
Alchemy Experiment Present…
Bertie Fritsch – Echo Chambers The Alchemy Experiment has hosted many incredible artists since it opened in 2020. The venue has been a welcoming space
Father and Sons Art Exhibition
Artist Alexander Dakers, born in Argyll, studied in Glasgow and is now making a name in the global art world. This Glasgow Boy’s art is in
Graduate The West End Way
Graduation Ideas in Glasgow… Thousands of students graduate from Glasgow, Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian Universities each year, which means that they and their families and
