The area is home to the SEC Centre and OVO Hydro, where many musical concerts, sporting events and conferences are held.

[2] It is also the location of Glasgow City Heliport, the former home base of both the Police Scotland air support unit and the Scottish Ambulance Service "Helimed 5".

Orr named the new village "Finnieston" in honour of the Reverend John Finnie, who had been his tutor.

[7] In the early 21st century, Finnieston has been promoted and built up as a modern residential and leisure area, mirroring Shoreditch in Greater London.

The Corunna Bowling Club located on A-Listed St Vincent Crescent has been a key feature of the area since 1850.