Top Reasons to Live in Glasgow

Although Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, Glasgow is its most populous. Located on Scotland’s west coast and bisected by the river Clyde, Glasgow boasts a population of approximately 620,000. Walking around the city you will be left with no doubt as to why the city recently won the prestigious “UK City of Architecture” award. The mix between stunning classical architecture around Glasgow University provides a beautiful contrast to the modern developments that are continually arising, particularly along the banks of the river Clyde, which are the focus of a massive regeneration project.

While Edinburgh can boast that it hosts a range of world renowned festivals, Glasgow is a bustling metropolis year round with the best shopping, nightlife and recreational activities that Scotland has to offer. During the day the town centre is full of shoppers visiting the huge range of world class shops that line Argyle Street and Buchanan Street. It is at night however that the city really comes alive. The city centre is full of restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs that will appeal to people of every taste imaginable.

Glasgow is also the centre of Scotlands live music industry. Well established and world renowned concert venues such as King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, and the Glasgow Barrowlands (also known as the barras, and home of one of the biggest flea markets in the country) have played host to, and helped to establish, many of the most popular bands to have risen from the United Kingdom. For lovers of live music there really is no better city to be based in than Glasgow.

Much like other Scottish cities (such as Edinburgh), Glasgow manages to feel very open thanks to beautiful parks and gardens being located throughout the city, and is furthered by the distinct lack of the claustrophobic skyscrapers that are often found filling the skylines of many major population centres.

For nature lovers, a short train journey from central Glasgow will take you into the middle of the breathtaking Scottish countryside.

No matter what type of person you are Glasgow will have plenty to offer you.

If you are looking to move to Glasgow you will be able to find a huge range of property to rent in Glasgow online. Due to the dominance of classic tenement style buildings many flats to rent in Glasgow offer large and spacious accommodations.