Douglas Blair and Roddy Sheridan design and sell jewellery from their shop on Great Western Road. All their pieces are Clydebuilt with Douglas crafting sparkly creations from his own designs or sketches drafted after sitting down with their customers. They are one of the most popular places to pick up engagement rings in the West End.
Roddy helps the customers select what they want and also makes trips to Antwerp to pick up precious stones for the workshop. He’s been working with diamonds for eight years.
We asked Roddy to tell us about his Best of Glasgow and pick out some local gems.
What do you like best about Glasgow?
Glasgow has a soul and energy that is best represented in its people and culture.
The music and art scene is world class and you are never short of something to do for a great night out.
Best outdoors space?
Kelvingrove Park
Best restaurant right now?
Butchershop Bar and Grill on Sauchiehall Street
Best pub?
Pot Still on Hope Street
Where do you like to pick up ingredients for cooking?
Smaller West End fruit and veg shops and our local butcher Andrew Reid on Great Western Road.
Where would you meet us for a coffee?
Eusebi’s Deli on Gibson Street.
Where do you shop for clothes?
Mostly on Buchanan Street. The choice is varied and of great quality.
Glasgow needs more?
Open-air markets
Glasgow needs less?
Multinational chain businesses occupying our shopping streets.
Favourite Glasgow building?
Templeton Carpet Factory Glasgow Green.
Your Glasgow music?
Supporting local bands in Stereo and in King Tuts.
Favourite Glasgow neighbourhood?
Around Kelvinbridge where we work.
Your Glasgow hero?
James Watt
When you are with friends in Glasgow, what do you like to do?
Go for a beer in a pub with real or craft ales. Go out for a meal or catch a gig.
