Dennistoun is a residential area located directly east of Glasgow city centre. It is bordered by the M8 motorway to the north and the Gallowgate to the south, placing it within the city's East End. The area is primarily made up of tenement buildings, with Alexandra Parade serving as a major thoroughfare. Its grid-like street plan is a legacy of its late 19th-century development as a desirable suburb for the city's merchant class.
The ward includes landmarks such as the historic Dennistoun Palais and the modern Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The eastern edge is marked by the Necropolis, a sprawling Victorian cemetery on a prominent hill. Local life centres on independent shops, cafes, and bakeries found along Duke Street and surrounding avenues. The area is also home to a large student population due to its proximity to several university campuses.
