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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Central Scotland

Pollokshaws

In or near Glasgow.

Pollokshaws — a village in scotland central.

Sir John Maxwell Primary School - geograph.org.uk - 2658634

Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Pollokshaws West · 0.3 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Pollokshaws is a village located in central Scotland. It is part of the City of Glasgow and is historically associated with the textile industry. The area features a mix of residential and commercial properties, reflecting its development over the years. Visitors can expect a blend of local amenities and access to nearby green spaces.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8242, -4.2962
District
Glasgow City
Postcode
G43 1SB
Parliamentary constituency
Glasgow South
Nearest railway station
Pollokshaws West0.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Closed shops and the Old Stag Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7916447📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

John MacLean Memorial

John MacLean Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Pollokshaws Burgh Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2658640📷 4

Gardens · Central Scotland

Pollokshaws Hall, 2025 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow

Pollokshaws Hall, 2025 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow — a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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06188 Former West United Free Church, Pollokshaws 003📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow

Pollokshaws United Free Church, 181 Shawbridge Street, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
Pollokshaws Viaduct📷 3

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Pollokshaws Viaduct

Pollokshaws Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Church of St Mary Immaculate - geograph.org.uk - 1570361📷 5

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

War Memorial, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Shawhill Road, Glasgow

War Memorial, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Shawhill Road, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Tavern, Shawbridge Street - geograph.org.uk - 5453629📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

Pollokshaws Parish Church

Pollokshaws Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free

Where to eat & stay near Pollokshaws

Places to stay

Sherbrooke St Gilbert Church - geograph.org.uk - 1871449📷 7

Hotels · Central Scotland

Sherbrooke Castle Hotel

Sherbrooke Castle Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

The Northern Rotunda - geograph.org.uk - 3457529📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre

Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Garden Inn.

hilton.com
Science Centre in Glasgow - geograph.org.uk - 1944902📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

The Marriott Hotel, Anderston - geograph.org.uk - 3457227📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Argyle Glasgow Hotel

Argyle Glasgow Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

bestwestern.co.uk
M8 junction 19, Glasgow - geograph.org.uk - 6201093📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Glasgow Marriott Hotel

Glasgow Marriott Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

M8 through Glasgow city centre - geograph.org.uk - 7391511📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

Hilton Glasgow

Hilton Glasgow — a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry - geograph.org.uk - 1891823📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow

Old Toll Bar, 3 Paisley Road West, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Trees on Carlton Place - geograph.org.uk - 7159807📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

40, 41 Carlton Place

40, 41 Carlton Place in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Kingston Bridge off-ramp - geograph.org.uk - 4393778📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Buttery, 646, 650, 652, 654 Argyle Street, Glasgow

The Buttery, 646, 650, 652, 654 Argyle Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Jamaica Street, Glasgow - geograph.org.uk - 2922182📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Crystal Palace

The Crystal Palace in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

jdwetherspoon.com
Drury Street, Glasgow - geograph.org.uk - 7570089📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Horse Shoe Bar, 17-21 Drury Street, Glasgow

Horse Shoe Bar, 17-21 Drury Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Freethehorseshoebarglasgow.co.uk
Clydesdale Bank, St Vincent Place - geograph.org.uk - 5483933📷 5

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

27a, 29 St Vincent Place, Public House

27a, 29 St Vincent Place, Public House in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Grazing land at Glenreasdell - geograph.org.uk - 3717631📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

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Whitehouse — a village in scotland highlands.

Wreck in West Loch Tarbert - geograph.org.uk - 5443573📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

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West Tarbert — a village in scotland highlands.

Dark forestry near Kames - geograph.org.uk - 5769427📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

West Kames

West Kames — a village in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pollokshaws?
Pollokshaws is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G43 1SB).
What is Pollokshaws?
Pollokshaws — a village in scotland central.
How do I get to Pollokshaws?
The nearest railway station is Pollokshaws West, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G43 1SB.
How do I get to Pollokshaws?
The nearest railway station is Pollokshaws West, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G43 1SB.