Anniesland College was opened in April 1964 to provide general and vocational education for the community in the west of Glasgow.

The college main building is located at Hatfield Drive, where a four-storey classroom block and an extensive workshop area, together with a gymnasium, multimedia resource facility (METRO) and a nursery provide good facilities for its wide range of activities. During the 80's expansion in student numbers necessitated the acquisition of additional premises, and a former primary school at Balshagray became an annexe of the college in 1983.

There has always been strong emphasis on the role of Anniesland College as a community college, meeting the needs of individuals and community groups. In recent years many of the college courses have been delivered by staff on an outreach basis in community centres and schools throughout the area, and it remains a priority to establish and maintain proactive working relationships with community organisations. The college also manages two resource centres in Milton and Ruchill.

At the same time the college has developed and maintained strong links with local industry and provides specialised craft training for the shipbuilding industry.

Anniesland College is proud of there reputation for being a small, friendly, local college. However, to help provide top quality education to their students, Anniesland work closely with many other bodies. College offer many part-time opportunities for students to sample courses before choosing a full-time course.