NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED!!here is my experienced for today in modern hi tech world which is characterised by high complexity global and rapid change , and i can say i'm really very upset , annoyed and dissapointed!!! I lived in SCOTLAND for so many years, and this morning my mom and I went to SILVERBURN SHOPPING MALL in GLASGOW, which they called one of the biggest shopping mall in UK, (I doubt) Incidentally, i was approached by a well suited security and reprimanded me from TAKING PICTURES of my mom inside the mall, suprisingly i asked myself if which place i was in, (am i in the mosque or somewhere solemn place?) the security guy even asked me to delete the photos and he said he wants to see it by himself!! My mom who is well travelled and came all the way from ASian country first time to hear in a WESTERN country that PICTURE TAKING IS NOT ALLOWED inside the MALL , due to MANAGEMENT POLICY??? huhh?HOw CAN YOU ATTRACT PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD TO VISIT THIS PLACE WHICH IS LOCATED IN GLASGOW WHICH IS ONE OF THE FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATION IN UK???if you will hear a management policy like this, THEY SHOULD POST THAT IN THEIR FACEBOOK,TWITTER MOST ESPECIALLY IN THEIR OWN WEBSITE THAT "NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED" as i felt ashamed of myself while i was deleting photos in my own personal mobile phone!! How come this kind of shopping mall which tried to attract shoppers and visitors (which i doubt now,) banned people from taking pictures for personal use??THERE WAS NO SIGN EVERYWHERE (I believed as i look at every post and even the main entrance where i entered!! IT'S A SHOPPING MALL which i believed retailers are happy to promote their shops and LOCATION to attract shoppers and visitors, especially during christmas seasons,, and most important in time of declining economy in retailing. Well first and foremost, for those who are planning to visit SILVERBURN SHOPPING MALL, especially those for families who have plan to enjoy and captures unexpected moments this is not the place recommended for you read more

I live within a mile of this shopping mall. WHO DOESNT SHOP AT SILVERBURN? Personally I think a lot of the people of Pollok don't really shop there very often due to the "high-end shops" - mostly everyone I know goes to Braehead because it has a more "down to earth" and affordable shops. I found this to be especially true at Christmas time - Braehead offers more variety and at a more realistic cost - Pollok has more than it's fare share of unemployment and single parents - that means they have to watch the pennies - so people go to Braehead! WHO SHOPS AT SILVERBURN 1) Young people who have been lucky enough to find a job - they can afford the shopping experience and can afford to have the "up to date trendy fashion". 2) Those people who do not have kids can afford to shop in Silverburn! 3) Or its people who live on benefits who try to give their kids what every other kid has - yes those parents who get themselves up to their eyes in debt - because the kid next door has "those trainers / that jacket" 4) People who have forgot that "birthday / anniversary / wedding" present and they are going looking at the last minute (me!) So all in all - ok if you've got cash to splash! Parking is a nightmare if you have kids / disabled / older person - you may have to walk a fair bit to get to it unless you're there for it opening!! They have added a bit more seating inside for people to rest - but don't bank on getting a seat - there's not much available. Think that's why they have so much eating places - so you have to sit there!! Would be better if coffee shops were at both sides not just at the side nearest to Tesco or in the middle! BONUS - Shopping mall and toilets clean and well looked after -(in my opinion - always a bonus to have clean toilets!!) :) Written by someone who has 2 teenage kids who are not at school - 1 has good job and shops in Silverburn, the other doesn't have a job and shops in Braehead. read more

NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED!!here is my experienced for today, and i can say i'm really very upset and annoyed and dissapointed!!! I lived in SCOTLAND for so many years, and this morning my mom and I went to SILVERBURN SHOPPING MALL in GLASGOW, which they called one of the biggest shopping mall in UK, (I doubt) Incidentally, i was approached by a well suited security and reprimanded me from TAKING PICTURES of my mom inside the mall, suprisingly i asked myself if which place i was in, (am i in the mosque or somewhere solemn place?) the security guy even asked me to delete the photos and he said he wants to see it by himself!! My mom who is well travelled and came all the way from ASian country first time to hear in a WESTERN country that PICTURE TAKING IS NOT ALLOWED inside the MALL , due to MANAGEMENT POLICY? huhh?HOw CAN YOU ATTRACT PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD TO VISIT THIS PLACE WHICH IS LOCATED IN GLASGOW WHICH IS ONE OF THE FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATION IN UK?if you will hear a management policy like this, THEY SHOULD POST THAT IN THEIR FACEBOOK,TWITTER MOST ESPECIALLY IN THEIR OWN WEBSITE THAT NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED as i felt ashamed of myself while i was deleting photos in my own personal mobile phone!! How come this kind of shopping mall which tried to attract shoppers and visitors (which i doubt now,) banned people from taking pictures for personal use??THERE WAS NO SIGN EVERYWHERE (I believed as i look at every post and even the main entrance where i entered!! IT'S A SHOPPING MALL which i believed retailers are happy to promote their shops and LOCATION to attract shoppers and visitors, especially during christmas seasons,, and most important in time of declining economy in retailing. Well first and foremost, for those who are planning to visit SILVERBURN SHOPPING MALL, especially those for families who have plan to enjoy and captures unexpected moments this is not the place recommended for you read more

Silverburn is the latest addition to Glasgow's incredible array of shops and shopping experiences. Located in the south of the city, it is just off the M77 motorway making it easily accessible from Ayrshire, Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire. The main anchor stores at this shopping centre are Tesco and Marks & Spencer. The Tesco store is possibly the largest one I have ever been to and has a particularly good selection of non-food items, including clothing. Other stores within the shopping centre include Zara, Boots, Next, TK Maxx and Debenhams. If you need to eat you can choose from Frankie & Benny's, Nandos, Wagamama and Pizza Hut, to name just a few. The car park is huge at Silverburn so I highly recommend you check and remember exactly where you parked otherwise you may have trouble locating your car when you are laden with shopping! The shopping centre is open late during the week and you can also get to Silverburn by public transport, with an express bus running from Glasgow City Centre which takes just 15 minutes. This is a great place to do your shopping undercover within Glasgow and definitely worth a visit! read more

Now this is how a shopping centre should be done. Silverburn is currently very easy to access on public transport, thanks to First Bus's excellent X8 service - long may that continue. You can be dropped off at the park and ride spot, walk for a few minutes to M&S and then walk right the way through the mall without having to turn back on yourself. The M&S is supposed to be the largest in Scotland, but it doesn't compare with the Argyle Street store. It's still pretty impressive however. There are large branches of Monsoon, Topshop, H&M, Next and Zara in the mall, along with TK Maxx and a huge Tesco Extra. You can fill up at the lovely food hall, which includes a branch of Wagamama. The centre itself is bright and spacious, and once done at the food court, a very short walk takes you to the bus station for the short journey back into the city centre. This is the place to do your Christmas shopping. read more

Silverburn is a different mall experience to the others in the Glasgow area such as Braehead, Buchanan Galleries and East Kilbride. Silverburn feels different, there is a feeling of spaciousness, which makes the shopping experience less stressful. There are the usual shops that one would expect in a UK mall, Debenhams, Argos, Next, M&S etc, but there are also unique boutiques and expensive designer shops too, which make the place stand out from other competitors. There is a nice selection of restaurants too that don't feel like they have been crammed in as an afer-thought. The only downside is the parking and traffic around the shopping centre area - it always seems congested and doesn't look like it has been well planned, which might put people off. But if you can withstand traffic queues, and long searches for a parking space, then it is definitely worth a visit. read more

Great new shopping centre just off the motorway. It is much nicer to shop in than Braehead simply due to it being so modern and a lot bigger. It is actually nice to walk around. Very high ceiling and nice and bright. Wide walkways so plenty of room for everyone. Good choice of shops like new look, hobbs, zara, marks and spencer, tk maxx, debenhams - but lets face it, it's not the centre of town, so the choice isnt as good as there. Lots of nice places to eat so everying should find something they like. It also has a good beauty salon one floor up which if you didnt know it was there, you would probably miss as all the shops are on one floor and the salon is up some stairs/escalator. Huge Tesco at the end and loads of parking, so a good choice if town seems too much of a hassle and you need to do your weekly shop at the same time. read more

Lovely shopping centre with plenty of good high-street style shops especially if you're after shoes or (women's) clothing. As others have said there is plenty of choice if you want something to eat with a number of coffee shops and restaurants. Yo! Sushi is a personal favourite even if you are sitting in the middle of the centre itself and not in an enclosed outlet! There are a few more upmarket shops in Silverburn that you won't find in Braehead, like L.K. Bennett, and some of the other shops have much larger premises here. Parking seems to be a nightmare, and the taxi stop outside Tesco is a little bit congested most times, with people constantly stopping to drop off/pick up. Having the Tesco there though, is very handy, especially since it's 24h and Silverburn itself has quite a late opening time of 10pm on weekdays. read more

Another indoor shopping centre that recently opened. Its quite similar to Braehead though I do think that Silverburn is slight better as it has more shops and restaurants. Its situated not far from Glasgow city centre. If you wanted to eat in Silverburn can I suggest that you avoid yo sushi which is located in the centre of the shopping centre. I went there for a late lunch and the sushi wasn't fresh and the dishes cooked to order wasn't of great quality. Quite disappointing really especially when they charge what they do. Car parking at Silverburn is good and there is even a tescos there too if you wanted to complete your retail shopping with food shopping. Silverburn is strategically placed and I guess is worth a visit if you have never been before read more

Silverburn was opened in late 2007 and was to replace the former Pollock Shopping Centre. It cuts an imposing line when passing by on the adjacent M70 as it looks absolutely enormous. Once parked up and inside your initial thoughts are confirmed and you can't wait to explore all the shops that this vast structure holds. This is where the disappointment kicks in. Despite it's hugh floor to ceiling height there is only one floor apart from a few shops which internally double up. Yes it has all the normal shops but it could have been a lot more. The upper floors could have been used more effeciently a Cinema perhaps? (Check out the Westfield Centre in Derby for what is possible. read more

Silverburn is one of the best shopping malls I have been in and I have been in a few. Walking about never feels claustrophobic even when it is busy, and it is all on one level. It has a good choice of shops, most of the major chains are represented and fashion is especially strong, with quite a few upper end of the market places. If I have any gripes it is that most of the food places are at one end, and seem very unatmospheric. Also, as there is a very large Tesco on site, parking can be a bit of a nightmare, and folk just trying to do their weekly shop can end up miles away. Otherwise this is an excellent development. read more

This is an undercover shopping centre with plenty of free parking which is needed as it is popular. The shops range from Marks and Spencers, Debenhams, Claire's, New Look, Argos, Boots etc. to the smaller more independent shops selling some nice gifts and homemade type greeting cards. The centre has guards walking around making sure it stays clean and tidy. There are some nice places to eat from the Marks and Spencers cafe to a sushi bar located in the middle to pizza hut. The atmosphere is nice but I did notice that it is more upmarket shops here no primark or poundland or card factory etc. read more

Silverburn located in pollock is an undercover shopping centre home to many a big name store from Tesco, Debenhams, Marks and Spencers etc. We went during the week it was a bit quieter than it was at a weekend. The shops were not that big though and i was dissapointed with the size of boots. I got a good bargain in Marks and Spencers though so i didn't feel it was a wasted journey. There are quite a good number of car parking spaces and located by a motorway leads to good access. read more

This is not my favorite sopping centre in Glasgow, it opened up late 2007 and looks all very nice but it just lacks something. Yes it has all the shops you would expect but it feels like a long corridor with the shops being to spaced out. The car park at the front is alwys busy and the multi story is a bit of a pain. However its saving grace has to be its fantastic Tesco, it is so big and can buy pretty much anything you ever need or want. read more

On Monday the 6th Nov it took people 2 hours to get out of the car park, not learning from this on Sat 11th Nov there are people who till the point I'm writing this have been stuck for 1.5 hours trying to get out of a car park.......the contact lines just hang straight up this service is disgusting...get your finger out Silverburn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Nice shopping centre with some nice shops (quite a few run of the mill ones too) a nice floor with expensive tiles and a nice food court. Overall it's, eh, nice, but it won't blow you away. Smallish M&S, Boots, Next, TK Maxx, Argos, phone shops and the usual suspects + 1 very large Tescos. Couple of quality shops raise the game a bit from other malls, but needs a lot more. read more

The range of shops is good, but the layout, all on one level, isn't really what I like in a shopping centre. There's no way to pop from one shop to another quickly - you end up making a great long hike from one end to another! Its a good Marks & Spencer though, and its good to see Yo'Sushi and Wagamama making inroads into Scotland. Avoid the Tapas place like the plague! read more

Not bad, but feels like a corridor! Many shops are brilliant, but most are mediocre, with for example Yo Sushi being in the middle of the corridor. Well I for one love sushi, but would not be tempted here. Fair range of shops including M&S, Argos, TKMaxx, Claire's, Schuh, Starbucks, Debenhams, Boots etc. read more

This is a fantastic new shopping centre! It has a great range of shops meaning you are spoiled for choice, no matter what you happen to be looking for. In addition, the centre itself is modern, well laid out, specious and airy - giving the impression of outdoor shopping but within a controlled climate. read more