The Sikorski Polish Club at 5 Parkgrove Terrace was established by Polish soldiers in the late 1940’s as a home from home because they could not return to their beloved Poland. Polish culture, traditions and heritage are celebrated. Image Attrib: J. Wilson The club is named in honour of General Władysław Sikorski, Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile and Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Forces during much of the Second World War. Established in 1954, and the prime focus of the Polish community in Glasgow ever since, it offers a restaurant, lounge bar, discussion groups, language classes etc. Other Polish links with Scotland include: Bonnie Prince Charlie, who was half Polish, being the son of James Edward Stewart and Clementina Sobieska, granddaughter of Jan Sobieski King of Poland. Chopin, who played in Glasgow, and was one of Poland's greatest composers. We also feature the place he played on our Eurowalk 1 in the town centre. If you would like to...
For Europe Day 2021, enjoy one of six walking routes around some places in Glasgow with European links & places in the wider West of Scotland area with interesting links to Europe.