Stand united

A photo gallery gallop through the construction process of the Unite Building on Gibson Street.

GOW Backcourt Transformation

How the residents came together to make our communal backcourt a place for us all to enjoy

GOW Tenement and Washhouse History

Download the GOW tenement and washhouse history document published in 2005

GOW Community Impact Video

View the video made by GOW to demonstrate the benefits and challenges of community involvement in green space development in an inner city environment.

2 October 2008

Meeting in Merchant City with West End Councillors where Friends of Glasgow West explained the launch of West End Heritage Trails.
Related : Glasgow City Council Heritage Trails

What is GOW?

GOW is the community group established by those who live around the backcourt bordered by Gibson Street, Otago Street and Westbank Quadrant.

Why ?

We work for the physical and social improvement of our community. Our journey began with the transfomation of our shared backcourt.

Historical Timeline

All about GOW and the surrounding area.

1820         Westbank House built by David Smith
C1875         Westbank house demolished

1876 –1885     GOW tenements built by William Young designed by architects John Burnet & Sons
1891    GOW becomes part of Glasgow when burgh of Hillhead joined the city
C1920       Private road (Westbank Quadrant) became the [...]