true Glasgow Botanics | New West End Student Studios | true student

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CGI of true Glasgow Botanics seen from North Kelvin Meadow

A boutique studio building on the quiet side of the West End

Say hello to true Glasgow Botanics: 134 brand-new studios on Kelbourne Street, right next to the green space of North Kelvin Meadow and a short walk from the Botanic Gardens and Byres Road.


Every room is a true Studio, with your own kitchen and en-suite bathroom, so you get your own space with no sharing. Step outside your door and you’ve got two rooftop terraces, a whole floor of study and social spaces, and the trueLife™ events programme from the same team behind award-winning true Glasgow.


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Why you’ll love true Glasgow Botanics

CGI of the rooftop terrace with planting and table tennis

TWO ROOFTOP TERRACES

Sun to the south, park views to the north

Two rooftop terraces on the sixth floor: one south-facing for the sunshine, one looking north over the park. Made for sunset socials, summer BBQs and fresh-air study breaks.

CGI of the sixth-floor library

EVERY ROOM IS A TRUE STUDIO

Your own kitchen and en-suite

No sharing, no queues for the hob. Every one of our 134 rooms is a private studio, including corner studios with windows on two sides. Studio types and prices are coming soon.

CGI of the building next to North Kelvin Meadow

A GREEN PARK ON YOUR DOORSTEP

North Kelvin Meadow, 2 minutes’ walk

Live on the leafy, quiet side of the West End, with the Botanic Gardens about 12 minutes’ walk away and Byres Road about 15.

CGI of the sixth-floor co-working space

A WHOLE FLOOR TO STUDY AND SOCIALISE

Library, co-working, games room and private dining

Our sixth floor has a library, co-working space, games room and a private dining room you can book for birthdays, family visits and dinner with your flatmates-to-be.

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GYM IN THE BUILDING

No membership needed

Train without leaving home, in our on-site gym and multi-use studio, plus secure cycle storage for getting around the West End.

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FROM THE TEAM AT TRUE GLASGOW

Award-winning service, brand-new building

true Glasgow won at the 2025 StudentCrowd awards, voted for by students. You’ll get the same team, the same trueLife™ events and the same true student standard.

What’s included

  • All-inclusive bills
  • Private en-suite bathroom
  • trueLife™ events calendar
  • Two rooftop terraces
  • On-site gym
  • Library and co-working space
  • On-site team and reception
  • West End location next to a park
CGI of the building beside North Kelvin Meadow

Your new neighbourhood

The West End is Glasgow’s leafy, creative side: vintage shops, independent cafés, brunch spots on Byres Road and long walks through the Botanic Gardens and along the River Kelvin. true Glasgow Botanics puts you right in the middle of it, on a quiet street next to a green park.


Approximate walking times:

  • North Kelvin Meadow: 2 minutes
  • Botanic Gardens: 12 minutes
  • Byres Road (Hillhead): 15 minutes
  • Kelvinbridge subway: 19 minutes
  • University of Glasgow: 22 minutes

Walking times from Google Maps.

interested in booking for AY27/28?

true Glasgow Botanics is brand new for 2027/28. General sale opens on 1 December 2026: join the waiting list and you’ll be the first to know when rooms go live.

CGI of the games room

Not sure which Glasgow location is for you?

Compare true Glasgow Botanics and true Glasgow side by side, or take our 60-second quiz.

FAQ

Your questions, answered

When does true Glasgow Botanics open?

true Glasgow Botanics opens for the 2027/28 academic year, with move-ins in September 2027.

When can I book?

General sale opens on 1 December 2026. Join the waiting list and we’ll let you know the moment rooms go live.

What types of room are there?

Every room at true Glasgow Botanics is a true Studio, with your own private kitchen and en-suite bathroom, so there’s no sharing. Full details of each studio type, including sizes and prices, will be added here before general sale.

Where is true Glasgow Botanics?

On Kelbourne Street (G20) in the West End, right next to North Kelvin Meadow. The Botanic Gardens are about 12 minutes’ walk away, Byres Road about 15 minutes, Kelvinbridge subway about 19 minutes and the University of Glasgow about 22 minutes.

What’s the difference between true Glasgow Botanics and true Glasgow?

true Glasgow (New City Road) is in the city centre, with studios and ensuite apartments and a big social building. true Glasgow Botanics is a boutique, studios-only building on the quiet, green side of the West End. Compare them side by side or take our quiz.

Can I view true Glasgow Botanics?

The building is under construction, so for now you can explore our CGIs on this page. We’ll open a showroom studio as soon as it’s ready. In the meantime, you’re welcome to arrange a viewing at true Glasgow to see the true student standard for yourself.

Who can I contact about true Glasgow Botanics?

Email us at hello@truestudent.com and our team will get back to you.

Find Us

Get in touch

West End · opening September 2027

true Glasgow Botanics
Kelbourne Street
G20
Glasgow

Enquiries: hello@truestudent.com

Visit the true Glasgow Botanics page

Scottish Letting Agent Register Number: LARN2505005

CGI of the rooftop terrace