Glasgow West End: Jim's photography diary

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Here are some of the photographs I have taken while out and about in the West End of Glasgow - I hope you find them interesting. Click on the images to view larger versions. You are free to download and use for non-commercial purposes any of my photographs as long as you put a link to this site and give me credit for the photograph (Jim Byrne)

Some months the images are a mixture of photographs of the West End, photographs of Glasgow and photographs of Scotland.

February 4th 2007

Photo: Jim Byrne self portrait.

The sun came out for a wee while on Saturday - so I took a walk and some snaps. Pat asked me if I could photograph some pubs and some cafe's on my travels - I did.

Photo: Outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

Here is a marginally interesting idea I had for taking photos - that I may follow up on during future walks, i.e., put the camera on the ground and press the shutter. Makes for a different perspective.

Photo: Byers Road.

One more Byres Road street scene.

Photo: Hillhead tube station.

I took the tube up to Cowcaddens, took advantage of the bookshops for a coffee and a free read from their well-stocked shelves, and then walked back to the West End. Given the amount of money I spend on books I don't feel guilty about the odd one I read from front to back while in the shop.

Photo: Art deco building.

Passing these new flats - formally the student residence. I think this used to be called the Beresford?

Photo: Blas Restaurant.

Blas Restaurant - situated across from the Kelvingrove Art Gallery. I've been in a few times - and would recommend it.

Photo: Naked soup coffee shop.

Photo: French cafe and deli.

Photo: Kember and Jones cafe.

Photo: The Rubiat pub.

Photo: Boho pub.

This is an impressive sign.

Photo: The three judges.

The Three Judges pub at Partick Cross.

Photo: The Wee Pub.

Photo: Vodca Wodca Pub.

Photo: Jinty McGinty's.

Photo: Bobar pub.

Photo: The Belle.

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Comments

Thanks for all the great photographs, I have been living in Australia for a long time now, but spent the first 30 odd years of my life living in Partick. I don't know if you take requests, but if you happen to be wandering past the Victoria Bar on Dumbarton Road with your camera, I would certainly appreciate a shot. It was my Dad's local for a long time, and I've never been able to find a picture of it. Thanks

Calum Macleod | Wed Aug 22 2007

I just happened upon this site by sheer accident, but am so glad that I did. I have enjoyed so much looking at your photographs, which have brought back so many memories. I was born in Glasgow and lived at numer 40, Anderson Street in Partick, on the corner of Gullane Street and above an old pub, the Black Bull I think. I attended Church Street Primary School. We moved out to Johnstone when I was around 7 years of age and I have only recently went back to look at the old place. The house has now gone, and has been replaced by a supermarket car park bu the memories are still there. Thank you so much.

Liz Cladwell | Sun Jun 17 2007

I'm so happy I found your site. I lived there for a year (study abroad), and have considered it a home ever since. I haven't been back for years, and miss it often. Your pictures are helping cure a little homesickness right now, so thank you!

KC | Fri Jun 15 2007

Pictures are great. Grew up on Chancellor St across from St Peters Church abd the school. Understand that part of Chancellor Street huses are gone but I still remember the cold wet Partick days growing up and going to school there. Now in US and missing Glasgow.

Allen Mc Lean | Fri Mar 30 2007

When I saw your photo of the Blas restaurant across from the Kelvingrove Art Gallery it brought back very fond memories of an Italian ice cream parlour we used to go to in the early 60's following our regular visits to the gallery. Love you site. Many thanks Stephen.

Stephen | Sat Feb 24 2007

I have just spent an entire day going over all your photo's and all the comments, you have no idea what you have done for so many people that have moved away from Glasgow. This has been a fantastic trip down memory lane for me. I was born and raised in Anderson street in Partick, adjoining the old nursery school.The house is gone but the school is still there.Thank-you so much and I look forward to any new pictures you take.

Marion Sylvia (nee Derrick) | Tue Feb 20 2007

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