Advanced Research Centre (ARC)
A state-of-the-art centre, and core addition to the University's Western campus, that catalyses and advances collaboration, teamwork and innovation, drawing from all sectors and disciplines inside and outside the University.
The Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC), 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, G11 6EW
Ashton Lane
A lively cluster of bustling bars, restaurants and venues along an attractive backstreet of former stable and workshop buildings, just off from busy Byres Road.
Ashton Lane, Ashton Lane, Glasgow , G12 8SJ
BAE Systems
A global defence manufacturer providing advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employing a skilled workforce of around 100,000 in around 40 countries.
BAE Systems, 1048 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4XP
BBC Scotland
A division of the BBC and the main public broadcaster in Scotland, with headquarters at BBC Pacific Quay, BBC Scotland is home of award-winning investigations and drama to cutting-edge documentaries and events coverage.
BBC Scotland, Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1DA
Byres Road
Bustling retail and leisure destination in the heart of the West End, close to the University of Glasgow, and retaining many independent businesses alongside well-known chains. A go-to for shops, bars and restaurants.
Byres Road, West End , Glasgow, G12 8TN
Church Street Innovation Zone
The Church Street Innovation Zone will be the University of Glasgow’s major contribution to GRID, with the view that several of the plots could accommodate innovation, spin-in, spin-out, start-up and commercial uses.
Church Street Innovation Zone, Glasgow, G11 5JP
Clinical Innovation Zone
Located at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ) brings together the University, Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board and industry partners to form a 'triple-helix' approach to tackle global healthcare challenges.
Clinical Innovation Zone, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, G51 4TF
Clyde Tunnel
A crossing beneath the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland for road traffic, cyclists and pedestrians. Two parallel tunnel tubes connect the districts of Whiteinch to the north and Govan to the south in the west of the city.
Clyde Tunnel, Lonthouse Road, Glasgow, G14 0SN
Elder Park
A public park in Govan, located a short distance south of the River Clyde, and to the east of the Linthouse neighbourhood. It contains Elder Park Library, a boating pond, and the original Fairfield farmhouse.
Elder Park , Govan Road, Glasgow, G51
Exhibition Railway Station
Located in the Finnieston district, this station is the main stop for events or concerts at either the OVO Hydro arena or the Scottish Event Campus. The station is on the busy Argyle Line which links the west of Glasgow to the city centre.
Exhibition Centre Station, Minerva Street, Glasgow, G3 8LD
Fairfield Heritage
A fantastic community museum dedicated to telling the story of Govan’s role in world shipbuilding. Housed in the building that was once the headquarters of the greatest shipbuilding enterprise in the world, the Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd.
Fairfield Heritage, 1048 Govan Road, Govan, Glasgow, G51 4XS
Finnieston & Argyle Street
Vibrant city district that frequently tops lists for the 'hippest' and 'coolest' neighbourhoods in the UK and Europe, Finnieston has a wealth of great bars, cafes and restaurants, many of them located along Argyle Street.
Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8ND
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
An oasis of calming and colourful greenspace amid the hustle and bustle of city living, the working Gardens are home to several national plant collections within a series of publicly-accessible glasshouses.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 70 Great Western Road , Glasgow, G12 0UE
Glasgow Harbour
Major riverside residential development on the north bank of the river, connected to the city by the Clydeside Expressway and the Govan-Partick Bridge which opened September 2024.
Glasgow Harbour, West End, Glasgow, G11 6BS
Glasgow Science Centre
An educational charity that inspires and motivates people to engage with science through its state-of-the-art centre at Pacific Quay which is packed with exhibits and learning spaces.
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA
Govan Partick Bridge
New river crossing restoring the link between the historic former burghs, allowing movement by pedestrians and cyclists, and transforming connectivity throughout GRID and linking innovation hubs north and south of the River Clyde.
Govan Partick Bridge, Water Row, Govan, Glasgow, G51 3UN
Govan Stones
Fascinating and historically significant stone relics in one of the most important historic sites in Glasgow dating back at least 1500 years, on a par with sites such as Iona and St Andrews as one of the earliest places of Christian worship in Scotland.
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Road , Glasgow, G51 4TF
Govan Subway
A key travel hub for GRID and one of 15 stations of the Subway distributed over a 10 mile circuit of the West End and City Centre of Glasgow, with eight stations to the North of the River Clyde and seven to the South.
Govan Subway Station, 737 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 2YJ
Great Western Road
The city's longest and straighest road and a former toll route, lined with with historic terraces and villas, and a popular location for many bars, shops and restaurants, with Websters Theatre and the Hug & Pint bar and music venue.
Great Western Road , West End, Glasgow, G12 8HN
Health Innovation Hub
A flagship investment that will be home to commercial businesses and the University-led Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine – a world-leading programme focused on translating cutting edge research and healthcare innovation into clinical settings.
Health Innovation Hub, Linthouse Road, Glasgow, G51 4BZ
Hunterian Museum
The oldest public museum in Scotland, with collections spanning arts, sciences and humanities, The Hunterian is at the forefront of university museums around the world.
Hunterian Museum, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum opened in 1901 and has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere. Explore 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and much more.
Kelvingrove , Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG
Kelvingrove Bandstand
A unique outdoors performance venue within Kelvingrove Park. Built in 1924 and restored to its former glory in 2014 after a £2.1million refurbishment by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, the venue is home to Summer Nights at the Bandstand.
Kelvingrove Bandstand, Kelvin Way, Glasgow, G12 8NR
Kelvingrove Park
A grand Victorian 85-acre greenspace in the heart of the West End, home to a diverse range of wildlife and habitats, and surrounded by the iconic buildings of the University of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.
Kelvingrove Park, Royal Terrace, Glasgow, G3 8AG
Kelvin Hall
A unique partnership between Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland, Kelvin Hall is a multi-purpose venue and home to historic collections, as well as a Glasgow Club sport facility.
Kelvin Hall, Argyle Street, Glasgo, G3 8AW
Kinning Park
Subway stop to the south-east of the GRID boundary, providing access to Pacific Quay and Glasgow Media Quarter.
Kinning Park Subway Station, Cornwall Street, Glasgow, G41 1AQ
Mitchell Library
One of Europe’s largest public libraries with more than a million items, including books, maps, drawings, photographs, postcards, and family history. Home to Glasgow City Archives, Special Collections, Leisure and Lifestyle and General Service.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Òran Mór
Formerly Kelvinside Parish Church and now a thriving arts and entertainment venue in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, and host to internationally-renowned lunchtime theatre A Play, A Pie and A Pint and a fantastic wedding venue with Alasdair Gray murals.
Òran Mór, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX
OVO Hydro
Part of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), a major entertainment and sports venue that attracts more than a million visitors each year, and ranks alongside global arenas such as Madison Square Garden and The O2.
OVO Hydro , SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW
Park District
Victorian architectural masterpiece, with the central terraces and facades of Park Circus designed in 1855 and built in 1857-8 by Charles Wilson. Today, the area is a prime location for luxury residential properties and professional businesses.
Park District , West End, Glasgow, G3 6AX
Partick Interchange
Transport hub in the city's West End that integrates bus, rail and subway with national cycle and local footpath networks creating improved seamless multi-modal connectivity and access for all.
Partick Interchange, Merkland Court, Glasgow, G11 6BU
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Europe's biggest acute hospital campus and a key partner in GRID through Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board.
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Road , Glasgow, G51 4TF
Riverside Museum
Glasgow's award-winning transport and technology museum with over 3,000 objects on display, from skateboards to locomotives, paintings to prams, and cars to a Stormtrooper.
Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Rd, Govan, Glasgow , G3 8RS
SEC Armadillo
The SEC’s flagship conference space, designed by the world-renowned architectural practice, Foster + Partners. The iconic building is one of Glasgow’s best-loved landmarks featuring a 1,183 – 3,000-seater auditorium and breakout spaces.
Armadillo, SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW
SEC Centre
SEC Centre, SEC, Glasgow, G3 8YW
Smart Things Accelerator Centre
Glasgow-based internet of things (IoT) accelerator that since its launch in 2021 has supported over 50 companies around four pillars – work space, investment, talent acquisition, and mentorship.
Smart Things Accelerator Centre, Skypark, Glasgow, G3 8EP
STV
STV Group plc is Scotland’s home of news, entertainment and drama, serving audiences with quality content on air, online and on demand, and based by the River Clyde at Pacific Quay.
STV PLC, Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1PQ
SWG3
Scotland's leading multi-arts venue, and currently exploring a strategic partnership with the University of Glasgow that will deliver a new arts and innovation quarter within GRID.
SWG3, 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, G3 8QG
Thales UK Ltd
Formally established as Barr & Stroud Ltd in 1888, the Glasgow site is the oldest business line of defence manufacturer Thales in the UK, with expertise in optical-electronic (Optronic) systems in support of land, sea and air forces.
Thales UK Ltd, 1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow , G51 4BZ
University of Glasgow
A major global research and development institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities, with an annual research income of more than £168 million.
University, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Websters Theatre
The former Lansdowne Church built in 1863, and now restored, this beautiful and architectural important building in the West End hosts a fully equipped 240 seat theatre, a 55 seat playhouse, function rooms, meeting rooms, bars and beer gardens.
Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9HZ