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Singles in and around West End

The West End is the city's bohemian quarter, with the University of Glasgow, leafy parks, Byres Road and Ashton Lane. For a first date there's a wander round Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a walk through the Botanic Gardens, or a stroll in Kelvingrove Park. Check opening times before you go.

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First date ideas in West End

Three easy places to meet someone new in West End. Check opening times before you go.

  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

    A grand red sandstone museum with a famous collection and free entry. Check opening times before you go.

  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens

    Victorian glasshouses and gardens on the banks of the River Kelvin, close to Byres Road. The grounds are free to enter, so it is an easy place for a walk and a chat.

  • Kelvingrove Park

    A hilly park beside the river with paths, lawns and views over the university. Public and relaxed, and close to cafes and bars.

Around West End

Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Hillhead, Partick, Kelvinside, Dowanhill, Hyndland, Anniesland and Maryhill.

Getting there: The Subway stops at Hillhead, Kelvinhall, Kelvinbridge and Partick, and Partick station has trains into the centre. Buses run along Great Western Road and Dumbarton Road, and the River Kelvin path is popular with walkers and cyclists.

Go Glasgow Dating covers the whole Glasgow area, so you can join from West End and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.

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Questions about dating in West End

What is a good first date in West End?

There are plenty of easy options: a wander round Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, a walk through the Botanic Gardens and a stroll in Kelvingrove Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.

How do I get to West End?

The Subway stops at Hillhead, Kelvinhall, Kelvinbridge and Partick, and Partick station has trains into the centre. Buses run along Great Western Road and Dumbarton Road, and the River Kelvin path is popular with walkers and cyclists.

Can I join Go Glasgow Dating from West End?

Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Glasgow Dating covers the whole Glasgow area, so you can search other towns too.

Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in West End?

Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.