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Sunset

Golden Hour in the Gorbals

A short walk from a legendary theatre to a riverside arts centre, timed for the sun dipping below the western skyline.

Best time: sunsetAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 15:20

    Hendersons

    Stop at Hendersons for a plant-based snack or coffee. This established veggie spot is open until 22:00, so it is ready well before the evening rush.

  2. 15:40

    Tramway

    Walk southwest to the Tramway. This former tram depot turned art space is a 23-minute stroll from the Citizens Theatre, putting you in the right direction for the sunset view.

  3. 16:15

    Tramway

    Watch the sun set toward the SW. The golden light begins around 15:05, leading into the sunset at 16:15. The Tramway’s open spaces offer a clear view of the western horizon.

  4. 16:35

    The Dakhin

    End the evening with a pre-theatre dinner at The Dakhin. This Indian restaurant serves excellent value set lunches and dinners, and is open until 22:30 on weekdays.

Local tip

The walk from the Citizens Theatre to the Tramway is southwest. If you are coming from the theatre, allow enough time for the 23-minute stroll to reach the Tramway before the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • Hendersons is closed on Wednesdays.
  • The Dakhin is open Mo-Fr until 22:30 and Sa-Su until 22:30.

Worth knowing

  • Hendersons is open at 15:20 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • The Dakhin is open at 16:35 only on Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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