Timeline
15:00
Pick up a takeaway snack. Ashoka is a long-standing favourite for value-for-money Indian food. Grab a box and head to the square.
15:15
Walk to Park Circus. This 1860s square is the centrepiece of the well-heeled Park District, with legal brassplates set around a leafy oval. Find a bench or a spot on the grass to eat your snack and watch the light change.
16:15
Watch the sunset. On 15 January the sun sets at 16:15, heading toward the southwest. The low winter light will glow on the sandstone facades of the terrace houses.
16:45
End the evening with a drink or dinner at Ubiquitous Chip. This renowned brasserie is just a short walk away. Booking is essential.
Local tip
Park Circus is a quiet, leafy oval. It is a great spot to people-watch and feel the scale of Glasgow’s Victorian ambition. The walk from Ashoka is short, but the square is large so find your spot early.
Check before you go
- Ashoka is open Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30 and Su 17:00-22:30.
- Ubiquitous Chip is open Mo-Su 12:00-01:00, but booking is essential.
Worth knowing
- Ashoka is open at 15:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).