Areas of Glasgow

If you like eclectic cities which offer something for everyone, you'll fall in love with Glasgow. This is a city which plays host to a vast array of iconic neighbourhoods, each of them remaining pleasingly independent of each other, yet together combining to create a metropolis that has to be experienced to be believed.

People who are living in Glasgow city centre will be close to a stunning selection of world-famous landmarks and celebrated tourist attractions. These must-see locations include George Square, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Necropolis, the Riverside Museum and the Glasgow Science Centre.

Needless to say, the city centre is home to a comprehensive collection of restaurants, including some of the most celebrated in Scotland. From fine dining in swanky eateries to nights in with a tasty takeaway, Glasgow has it all. You can also choose between a wide selection of cool bars, trendy clubs and traditional pubs.

You'll never be far away from the wide open spaces

If you thought Glasgow was all about the urban and the urbane, you need to think again. There are a great many parks and open spaces in this city, so the locals will always be close to clean, fresh greenery. Living in Hillhead, for example, means you'll be within easy access of the city centre yet just a short distance from both Kelvingrove Park and the city's highly popular Botanic Gardens.

North of the River Clyde you'll find a number of highly sought after neighbourhoods, including Possilpark, Springburn and Maryhill, each of which could be ideal for retired people and couples. They are home to a number of quiet residential areas, yet they remain within easy reach of the centre of Glasgow and all that it has to offer. Living in Springburn is also a good option for students, because the University of Glasgow is less than four miles away.

The southern suburbs of Glasgow include a number of areas which are highly affordable, yet they offer a good standard of living for all. Property options include converted flats located in traditional Victorian tenement buildings which have become synonymous with the city. Needless to say, you will also find a wonderful selection of brand new developments throughout the whole city.

Village atmosphere, city convenience - what's not to like?

Those who are living in Cathcart, Castlemilk and Pollok are close enough to the centre to feel part of the city, yet they are also distant enough to retain a feeling of separation. In some ways, Glasgow still has the ability to give residents a feeling that they are residents of a series of small villages while retaining the benefits of big city life.

The East End of Glasgow has undergone an important transformation in recent years, with several areas enjoying a new popularity and, significantly, benefitting from a major redevelopment programme. Everyday life in Carntyne is perhaps typical of this region, in that it offers a good mix of brand new flats and houses as well as a great many properties which date back to the Victorian era.

While the city's excellent public transport network is well-known, it should also be noted that getting from A to B by car in Glasgow is a relatively simple and painless process. The M8, M74 and M77 take motorists right into the heart of the city, and offer fast, efficient road links to Edinburgh to the east, Stirling to the north-east and Carlisle to the south.

The perfect base for exploring everything Scotland has to offer

Another major benefit for those living in Hyndland, Clydebank and other areas to the north and west of the city is the ease of access to some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside. It's worth noting that a car or train journey from here can take you to the southern tip of Loch Lomond in less than 40 minutes. To the west of the city, the Clyde Murshiel Regional Park offers the perfect escape among the natural beauty of the South Clyde estuary.

Throughout Glasgow from the west to the east, you'll find a number of areas which hug the banks of the river. Rental prices here can be a little higher, but the views of the water make the expense worthwhile. Many of those who live in Dalmarnock, for example, wake up to riverside vistas every morning. Flats and houses in areas like this are often in great demand.

The first time you make enquiries about the property scene in Glasgow, you tend to be pleasantly surprised by the amount of choice that is open to you. Whether you're looking for a flat in Finnieston, a bungalow in Baillieston or a house in Hogganfield, the chances are you will find just what you're looking for in no time at all. This is a city that can always claim to have something to suit all tastes and all budgets.

It may be that you're looking to move from one Glasgow neighbourhood to another, or perhaps you're planning a job relocation from another part of Scotland or elsewhere in the world. The one thing you can be sure of is that you will have a wide spectrum of options from which to make your choice. The best way to find out more about each area of this wonderful city is to have a chat with the experts at Citylets. We know the place inside out, so feel free to give us a call today.