Skirving Street - Shawlands

Skirving Street runs between Pollokshaws Road and Tantallion Road, a short street covering two blocks; consisting of a great bustling mix of shops, deli's and cafés. Highlights include the staggering piles of wonderful second hand objects at the three Cosgrove Care charity shops, the beautifully designed Butterfly Kisses, the super friendly and trendy barbers Girasoli, and RW Stevens a tailor, kilt maker and school uniform expert which has been trading there since the 1930s.

Opening hours are mixed but most are open late on a Thursday night. For a list of reviews and information on individual shops and cafes click here

Skirving Street News and Events

Skirving Street is one of our favourite Southside streets.  There is often events taking place in the shops or cafes on the street, for news and events click here

History
Skirving Street is named after the Glasgow architect Alexander Skirving, who trained with Alexander-Greek-Thomson and later became his chef assistant and designed several buildings within Glasgow. His best known works are Langside Battlefield Monument and Langside Hill Free Church, which is now Church on the Hill.

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