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  • One of my favourite areas in the city, has quite a gentle suburban feel to it and is largely quite nice. Lots of young couples and the like as it’s still affordable to buy a place there. There’s a degree of gentrification going on with the new flats at the Scottish Power site. Grain and Grind just opened up a coffee shop in the area but the lack of boozers and eateries is still apparent. The Beechings is quite a good old-school pub. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 5th Mar 2020 2:31pm)
  • Glasgow has a sort of warped view of itself from the inside, which after 20 years living here sort of lines up with the cringe idea. I’ve seen stuff along these lines in other cities too, but probably haven’t spent enough time in them in recent years to be able to comment much on it. When I lived in Dundee there was a chronic lack of local self-confidence and an almost desire for the regeneration of the city to fail in order to prove some point or other right. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 9th Mar 2020 12:43pm)
  • Anyone else seeing social distancing rules just ignored? Stood in a queue at the shops there and only about half of the people were bothering their arse to do it. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 22nd Mar 2020 1:21pm)
  • If you’re moving from a rural area down to Glasgow and want to enjoy the benefits of s big city, then quite bluntly you’re selling yourself short in Rutherglen. Assuming the bar and restaurant trade isn’t decimated when life gets back to normal you’d be far happier in just about anywhere in the south side or west end, with the former probably more convenient for your needs. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 29th Mar 2020 5:11pm)
  • Aye I wouldn’t even say “a lot”, almost everyone in East Dunbartonshire or East Ren works and socialises in Glasgow, and considers themselves a posh breed Glaswegian. They are suburban areas of the city to all intent and purposes and it’s not as if there’s open countryside between them. Don’t think there’s a solution actually as the other poster has said - the Lenzie types won’t give up the benefits they get from a small, rich, council area. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Apr 2020 2:19pm)
  • Yeah good point on the cherry picking, Paisley and Clydebank would likely balance out the wealthy additions. Both London and Manchester have “Greater” levels though. Manchester proper is only about the same in population as Edinburgh but the wider city encompassing Salford, Sale etc is still considered “Manchester.” London is divided into boroughs that stretch quite far out. The Home Counties commuter towns aren’t a like for like with Bearsden, Bishopbriggs and the ilk as they are usual quite separate from London with countryside inbetween. A lot of the suburbs I am talking about are functionally just parts of Glasgow that aren’t administered by the city. I don’t know if a London-style situation where it’s split into boroughs at administrative level, but all still officially London, would be possible. As the article says, if Glasgow was a 1.5 million city officially, not just in practice, it could sell itself a lot better internationally. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Apr 2020 3:47pm)
  • Ah is see, good to hear. It’s certainly a start if some bodies are thinking of it that way. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Apr 2020 3:59pm)
  • Haha I think you are me, this exact issue annoys me every day. I walk down by the Riverside every day and the SECC and Riverside gap sites always feel like such a blight. When I was in the south side the hinterland between Carling Academy and Shawlands also felt like such a waste, though due to motorway and rail tracks is harder to do much with. There is also a massive gap site under the Kingston Bridge which is a huge blot on what could be quite an impressive cityscape. The east end has more gap sites than actual buildings in parts. I gathered this all came about due to deindustrialisation and shipping everyone out to Cumbernauld and East Kilbride. Derelict land is possibly the biggest blight across the whole city and it seems not enough is ever done to rectify it - development still focuses on the already prosperous areas. FYI - there are currently plans to fill in the space at the Riverside museum with an outlet village / restaurant complex. Might not happen post-virus though. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Apr 2020 3:57pm)
  • Thanks a lot, I’ll give it a watch! Is the Broomielaw gap bot meant to have construction on it already? I’m sure I read that somewhere. That massive merchant city gap needs sorted ASAP too. Was supposed to be a department store in early 2000s... by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Apr 2020 4:34pm)
  • Are you sure we’re meaning the same place? I walk past there every day and haven’t seen anything built yet. There’s still a huge patch of wasteland. I know the thin strip you mean after SECC. I think there may be issues building there due to poor quality ground next to the water, but even if they just tidied it up, planted trees and made it into a park or something, it would improve the area at minimal cost. Fully agree on the open areas, it’s the most frustrating thing about the city as it is so full of massive gaps that make it feel bleak in places or shouldn’t. The massive one in the merchant city is a particular bugbear of mine. These gaps are getting filled in the West, south and city centres, but in most of the east and north I think it will be generations before this changes. That said, they are effectively building a whole new town on Sighthill at the minute. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Apr 2020 4:32pm)
  • Yeah the one on the left as you come over the bridge from the south. Not sure it would be the best place for flats as it’s right next to a motorway bridge? Good to see there are plans for all 3 though, as they are the most glaring empty spaces in the city centre. Fingers crossed the current situation doesn’t derail too much. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Apr 2020 4:45pm)
  • Fully agree but no idea how it will ever happen. As far as I’m aware there has never been any sort of official research ever done into the viability of this. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Apr 2020 7:37pm)
  • I used to work at a video games company in Dundee. Axis were pretty good at poaching art / animation staff from companies up there as they had higher profile clients, better salaries and a better location. No idea what it's like to work in but pretty sure it's a good one for the CV. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 30th Apr 2020 11:31am)
  • There are tens of thousands of English people living in and around Glasgow, your accent and place of origin won’t even be noticed.l or considered “foreign.” Glaswegians only really take the mickey out of other Scottish accents in my experience and it’s all in jest. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 2nd May 2020 12:05pm)
  • Absolute nightmare of a place to study unless your parents are multi-millionaires, but the most impressive building in Scotland by a mile. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 8th May 2020 11:53pm)
  • Nightmare is harsh. It’s a frustrating environment due to the general snobbery, but I’ve got plenty of good memories of the place. Where are you coming from go study there? by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 12th May 2020 11:27am)
  • It’s an almost universal upper-middle class student intake, combined with a lot of history and tradition. I imagine Sheffield and KCL are much the same though! by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 12th May 2020 12:20pm)
  • Liverpool, Manchester or Leeds in terms of feel. Disagree that it's anything like Newcastle, the culture is totally different (Newcastle is quite unique in the UK). In terms of size it's pretty sprawling, the greater Glasgow area takes in loads of towns and suburbs and I think 1.5m people or so. The West End is as has been mentioned, a city within a city. It can feel a bit like parts of London. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 11th Jun 2020 8:36pm)
  • The friendliness factor Glasgow and its residents tend to promote is a little over-exaggerated, though it's true that there's more chance of a wee old lady striking up a conversation at a bus stop here than there is in London. But going by your post, I'll assume you are a young professional type and so the people you associate with aren't likely to be any more or less friendly than similar people in other cities. If anything, Glasgow is probably less friendly than the likes of Newcastle in that regard - its music and culture scene is often cool to the extent of being up itself. That said, if you're not an arsehole you'll find pals easily, job opportunities are plentiful and there's loads to do (or was before March), so it's a great city to live. I've lived all over Scotland and it's my preferred option now. Couple more points from my two cents.. \- Outside of the east end the city's reputation for poverty and roughness is wildly exaggerated. It's GDP per capita is only behind London and Edinburgh in terms of major UK cities. \- The nicer parts are quite expensive to live. The nicer suburbs even more so. \- Some of the architecture is glorious, though there are a lot of annoying gaps and ugly buildings dotted around. \- To really appreciate it you have to utilise it all. Too many people move in to areas like the west end and aren't aware that there's basically a whole other city across the river. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 18th Jun 2020 3:00pm)
  • 750 for 2 beds in Merchant City? Are you sure that's not 1 bed? by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Jun 2020 10:47am)
  • Strathclyde is a pretty highly regarded university overall, classed in among the "red brick" universities. These posts make it sound like it's some sort of barrel scraper at the bottom of the rankings. It's widely regarded as best in Scotland for business and could provide a strong case for being Scotland's top university outside the 4 ancient ones, all of which provide a very different, traditional type of education that isn't for everyone. I have a degree form Glasgow and a postgrad from Strathclyde and it's the latter that got me further in my career. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Jun 2020 3:26pm)
  • Yeah the rough vibe is likely people from elsewhere in Scotland to be honest - There's a hefty regional divide in Scotland which is largely jokey but can get a bit embittered for some. In general the Glasgow / Edinburgh rivalry is in jest. People form the north or smaller towns tend to hate both Glasgow and Edinburgh as they get all the investment and opportunity. Not sure what English city you're in but Glasgow is wealthier and more vibrant than the likes of Newcastle or Liverpool. It's about level with Leeds and a bit behind Manchester / Birmingham. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 21st Jun 2020 4:33pm)
  • Bleakest few months of my life were spent living in Knightswood. Horrendously boring and miles from anywhere. If you have a car then it's fine but if you'r relying on public transport no chance. It's bereft of train stations and he bus into town takes forever. Nice swans in the park but that's about it. Scotstounhill nearby is much better but I imagine miles more expensive. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 21st Jun 2020 4:36pm)
  • Ah I see. Thought you were based down in England. Hard to compare Glasgow to anywhere you’ll know then. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 21st Jun 2020 7:17pm)
  • Completely fine. Glaswegians tend to be more welcoming to foreigners than they are people from other parts of Scotland. Not sure what else to say. It’s a city with an urban area of around 1.5 million, probably the most multicultural place in Scotland, 3 universities, sizeable Asian communities. It’s not some backwater small town, people are very used to seeing people from other parts of the world. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 21st Jun 2020 8:51pm)
  • Aye that's the way it tends to go. It's not the pace that bothers you so much as the feeling of being isolated from everything and the utter lack of amenities. The latter doesn't apply to all of Knightswood in fairness and can be mitigated with a car. But being stuck using public transport there is misery. My mum's house in Falkirk town centre was honestly much more convenient for Glasgow city centre than my flat in Knighwood. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Jun 2020 9:47am)
  • That sounds about right. It's even quicker from Falkirk through here as the train doesn't stop as much. The commute is quicker into city centre than plenty of parts of Glasgow but it's expensive and obviously it has the drawback of not having much to do day or night. Falkirk high street has possibly taken the worst battering of any in Scotland over the years. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Jun 2020 3:44pm)
  • There are better uses for the massive swathes of derelict land that have blighted Glasgow for years, but it's a start. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 23rd Jun 2020 1:13pm)
  • I can get up on my soap box about the new towns too. Think how different the city would be if the circa 200k people moved out to the new towns were closer in and around the city. Glasgow’s biggest problem is the large lag he’s of empty land everywhere, many of which age a result of the new towns. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 28th Jun 2020 7:37pm)
  • Very expensive and will probably be 20% above asking price but among the nicest of the Glasgow suburbs and the schools are in effect free private schools. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 28th Jun 2020 7:49pm)
  • Yeah it’s horrendous. It’s my major bugbear with the place. Most of the major gaps in the city centre and along the river up to Glasgow harbour are supposedly now in the process of being filled, as is quite a lot of Tradeston (Barclays are developing that), the Gorbals and an enormous patch of land in Dennistoun. The east and north of the city are beyond barren in parts, as is the area around Govan and schemes such as Drumchapel. South and West feels like a proper city with very few vacant spots. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 28th Jun 2020 9:29pm)
  • Did it actually get crowned that? I think the town planning in Glasgow has to be the worst on the planet. Mistake after mistake for the best part of a century. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 28th Jun 2020 9:30pm)
  • Evoo in Cowcaddens does them (or did, no idea if it will open again) and I’ve had them in a few places up in the highlands. This guy sends them next day delivery if you want them at home. https://www.theoysterman.co.uk by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 30th Jun 2020 10:23am)
  • If you want amenities and a train station, Cathcart is probably the last decent area left where you’ll get something good for less than 150 nowadays (assuming you’re talking 2 bed minimum). I lived there for years and loved it, still miss it daily. Nearby Govanhill is gentrifying rapidly and very cool. It might become the next Finnieston but it might not. Be wary that the prices you see on Rightmove / Zoopla are way below what they actually go for. If it’s “offers over” 140 and it’s in the south side, the home report will be 150 and it will go for 165, though you’ll only get a mortgage for 150. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 5th Jul 2020 2:13am)
  • It's not "bad" out there but feels quite barren and lifeless. Scotstounhill is nearby and nicer but I imagine more expensive. Does it need to be that end of town? Take the SIMD data with an enormous pinch of salt. Glasgow's tendecy to have absolute hellholes one street away from £500k victorian villas makes the SIMD map practically useless, though if an area is blue you can be pretty sure it's good. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 7th Jul 2020 11:34am)
  • Might get a downvote for this but you'd probably find the nicest standard for that money in East Kilbride, Cumbernauld or Kirkintilloch. Being near a train station bumps up the prices heavily there though and you lose a bit of the city buzz. There are niec new build estates all over the east end that can provide a nice house for a similar price to what yow saw. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 7th Jul 2020 2:10pm)
  • The West End is still studenty but less indie than it was years ago due to it getting prohibitively expensive. Young professionals tend to gravitate to the south side now to places like Shawlands as you've said. I prefer that end of the city in many ways but it's an absolute pain in the arse to get to your work at Charing Cross. There's still the occasional reasonably-priced flat comes up in Partick or Broomhill. If you could get a 15 minute walk from Partick Station you'd be a 5 minute train ride to your doorstep at work. You could try to find a flatshare near Finnieston and walk to work. It's probably Scotland's best "going out" area for people your age but the flats tend to be manky and you'll have noisy neighbours. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 8th Jul 2020 10:24am)
  • That campus is a bit out of the way - I think it’s about a mile from Govan Cross so it’s benefit to the area is a bit unclear from what I can see. Even without it though, it’s an area you’d expect to be due a bit of gentrification sooner rather than later. On the subway line, 2 stops from west end, plenty of decent tenement blocks. People have been saying this for years though. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 10th Jul 2020 8:41am)
  • Better late than never! https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/whats-on/thundercat-pizza-bucks-bar-diner-18580335 Unproven but their other ventures are decent so fingers crossed. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 11th Jul 2020 8:08pm)
  • Nithsdale Road between Strathbungo and Dumbreck is cracking. Some serious leafiness and opulence on the route. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 14th Jul 2020 10:49am)
  • It goes on for miles, past loads of mansions and villas. Very nice with lots of greenery and impressive Victorian buildings. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 14th Jul 2020 12:06pm)
  • Greenock is horrendous but Gourock quite nice. Long commute. Falkirk is on the Glasgow - Edinburgh express line and so can be very convenient if you're near Falkirk High station. Lenzie, Kirkintilloch, Kilsyth and the better parts of Cumbernauld (the newer part of town north of the M80) will provide what you're looking for at a range of prices. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 15th Jul 2020 4:32pm)
  • Greenock is quite grim and depressing. Transport links aren't great either. It does however have nice views. Lenzie and Briggs are quite wealthy and have some of the best state schools in Scotland so can't go far wrong. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 17th Jul 2020 3:18pm)
  • I'm actually convinced these posts are a wind up... Do you genuinely think the biggest city in Scotland, both in terms of population and economy, a city with its own financial district, is a no-go area after dark? Who told you it was unsafe and what statistics did they base it on? It certainly wasn't crime rates. You are far, far more likely to run into problems walking or socialising in a small town than you would in Glasgow or any other sizeable city. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 20th Jul 2020 2:46pm)
  • The city centre / dangerous comments are all entirely lockdown-based, when it was more dangerous as nobody was around. It may seem like I’m just ragging on you but the question has been asked 100 times before. Showing up on a Glasgow forum, asking how dangerous the place is when you don’t appear to have researched it, then referring to a heavily-gentrified area as someplace you’d stay “if I can’t find anywhere good” does sound a bit troll-ish. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 20th Jul 2020 9:08pm)
  • Lovely area but lacking in boozers. A lot of young professionals, plummy English accents and cafes in the area now so that will likely change. Church on the Hill is ok but quite flashy and bland, Clockwork is a good multi-purpose boozer that brings in all walks of life. Never went to Armstrong’s or Florida Park but feel I wasn’t missing much. Quite liked The Beechings on Clarkston Road, about a 10 minute walk away. Rough around the edges but has its moments. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 21st Jul 2020 11:57pm)
  • To be fair it’s more Glasgow Uni accents than plummy English, but there’s a mix of everything round there. My favourite part of the city and continually getting better. Great wee area. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 22nd Jul 2020 10:37am)
  • This is the exact mindset that leads to people suggesting we build a public allotment on Buchanan Street (something I’ve seen genuinely suggested). There’s a trend among some people in Glasgow to shy away from progress as they view any form of gentrification as the devil and idolise some form of non-existent, sepia tinted past. Horrendous planning decisions in the mid 20th century decimated Glasgow and left it full of gap sites and urban decay. The projects in this article, plus quite a few more that are ongoing, are part of possibly the biggest development drive the city has ever had and give us the best chance possible of finally reversing mistakes made last century. Despite what many think, it’s actually a prosperous and economically important city region and could be even more so of property developed in the way Manchester has been. If you really don’t want jobs, prosperity and quality housing opportunities to come to your city then you’re part of the problem. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 22nd Jul 2020 10:57am)
  • Swings and roundabouts though. A slight climate advantage means that works better in Newcastle than it likely would here. It would be great if Glasgow could do similar but as has been highlighted, it comes with challenges. Glasgow is light years ahead of Newcastle in other ways though - business, retail and culture for example, so it all balances out. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 22nd Jul 2020 11:21am)
  • Neither are city centre and neither are areas you’d go to after midnight unless you lived there. The OP is asking if it’s safe to go anywhere in the city, any time on a bike. When I worked in a pub I walked home through Gorbals at night regularly and never had any issue, but that’s anecdotal. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 23rd Jul 2020 2:25pm)
  • The city pushes this culture of false friendliness as a marketing spin but having spent about a decade living in or around Glasgow I've not found it any friendlier than anywhere else - contrary to what you're experiencing I tend to think people largely keep themselves to themselves like they do everywhere. The west and south are if anything, quite aloof in terms of their populace. I also think that pushing the friendliness of its residents as its key selling point holds the city back enormously, but that's another argument. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 24th Jul 2020 9:47am)
  • Has the zoo site not had new builds put on it? Always fancied a look. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 27th Jul 2020 9:25am)
  • Wiki looks good. If it were me I’d take out the stuff at the start about Glasgow’s reputation - part of the reason people still think that is because we keep talking about it. Also, south side rent figures look cheaper than what they are actually and there’s no mention of the north (but people moving to Glasgow rarely go there I suppose). Happy to add stuff myself - could maybe expand as far as the ‘burbs. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 28th Jul 2020 3:34pm)
  • Even those who do have the opportunity often don’t go far compared to people in England though. A kid from Newton Mearns going to university will still likely go to Glasgow, and if (s)he’s adventurous then Edinburgh or Dundee. Likewise in other parts of Scotland. Down south they’ll go all over England, which unlike Scotland is culturally quite different across the regions, or they’ll come up here. I’m originally from Falkirk. 19 minutes by train and 21 miles from Glasgow and a similar distance from Edinburgh. Moving to either was viewed with suspicion by many, or a sign of being unable to make it in Fawkirk by others. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 31st Jul 2020 1:00am)
  • Spent most of my adult life living in Glasgow and will risk the downvotes by giving my honest opinion - despite the marketing slogan it’s actually people that are the problem with Glasgow, or at least a subset of them. It’s a mindset that exhibits itself as a sort of celebration of being a total cunt, noising up as many people as possible. To be honest it exists everywhere in Scotland but it’s at its worst in the former industrial cities so here, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle stand out. I didn’t move back to Glasgow 3 years ago for the people. I came here because I’d get paid double what I was on in Dundee for the same job, I’d have much wider opportunities beyond that and could spend my weekends going to gigs, hanging around street food festivals and drinking in obnoxious Finnieston bars. Thats the true appeal of the city, not this false promise that it’s some sort of big happy family where you make pals for life every time you get on a fucking bus. Who even wants that? Don’t get me wrong, the majority of people you meet are decent, but between the snootiness in the west and the suburbs, the growing pretensions of the south and the chaos of the north and east, there are at least 200,000 total cunts in and around the city. I wouldn’t have it any other way though. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 31st Jul 2020 1:37am)
  • Depends where you're looking to move from. If it's the UK, it costs much the same as Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle etc to live in Glasgow. This will of course vary wildly between what area you choose to live in. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 18th Aug 2020 4:33pm)
  • About 10-15 years ago there was a bit more. Most of it was relatively commercial and what wasn’t tended to be in bars not clubs, but nights did pop up at the Art School union and in the smaller venues. It kind of went out of fashion though and seems to have moved from a “club” style of music to a “listen in the house” music over the past decade. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 19th Aug 2020 8:18am)
  • I used to walk from the city centre down that way a couple of days a week as it got me my 10,000 steps. It's about a 45 minute walk from the river to Shawlands down Eglinton Street. I wouldn't say it's likely to be unsafe but the first half hour of the journey is through a very barren, empty feeling part of the city surrounded by motorway, dual carriageway and railway lines. The final 15 minutes is a stroll through rapid gentrification. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 8th Sep 2020 11:10am)
  • If you’re in Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire or East Dunbartonshire then I’d say Glasgow - they’re all made up entirely of Glasgow suburbia. North and South Lanarkshire and Inverclyde are all partly within what you’d consider a contiguous city limit. The whole area should become an official “Greater Glasgow” the likes of what Manchester has but that’s another argument. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 17th Sep 2020 9:33am)
  • The G postcode goes way out, but I’m pretty certain 0141 cuts off well before Stirlingshire or Ayrshire. What towns specifically are you referring to? by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 17th Sep 2020 9:36am)
  • East and West Dumbartonshire are largely included in the definition of Greater Glasgow so I think that’s fair enough. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 17th Sep 2020 1:21pm)
  • You are aware Greater Glasgow is an official area defined by the General Register? It’s not just something people invent in their head. Agree on the G postcodes, but 0141 codes are all in areas either within GCC or in adjoining suburbs. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 17th Sep 2020 3:20pm)
  • Both Bearsden and Clydebank are parts of Greater Glasgow (the contiguous urban area surrounding Glasgow). Plenty of people in both towns would describe themselves as “from Glasgow”, especially to others not from the vicinity. What you choose to identify yourself is nobody else’s business but your own. Of course Balloch isn’t in Glasgow. West Dun is quite large so understandably parts of it aren’t in the urban area. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 17th Sep 2020 7:19pm)
  • I think when it comes to someone from Rochdale or Rutherglen or wherever, they can choose to be a Glaswegian / Manc if they wish. If someone from Rutherglen was down south from example, they’d likely tell people they were from Glasgow. By the same account nobody from anywhere outside the 1 square mile of the City of London is a Londoner, as everything else is Greater London. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 17th Sep 2020 7:23pm)
  • Is the OP mentally ill? This needs an intervention. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 30th Sep 2020 3:31pm)
  • I appreciate the sentiment but most of the tenement closes aren’t dripping with piss, nor are they usually cheap and grotty. They tend to be in better nick and of more architectural merit than flats in most cities down south. I know OP means well but we shouldn’t be embracing this view of the city as some sort of grotty shithole, but one that offers a good night out on the cheap. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 5th Oct 2020 4:35pm)
  • Aye I know what you were meaning and am glad you had such a good time in Glasgow. It is of course cheap compared to London but isn't really that cheap compared to other English cities, hence that can come across differently than intended. It's a shame that people still view it as cultureless compared to Edinburgh (which is very nice, but easily the dullest big city in the UK for anyone under middle age) and it's good that people such as yourself come up to see what it has to offer. I think those "in the know" that have interests in music, arts, clubbing etc all tend to be aware of Glasgow and what it's actually like - you'll even find a few Shoreditch escapees in Govanhill these days. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 5th Oct 2020 5:17pm)
  • Downvotes in a Glasgow forum for saying the city _isn’t_ a shithole?! Mind boggles... by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 5th Oct 2020 8:00pm)
  • Having worked for them they might be a successful Glasgow-based business, but the way they treated their staff, especially lower down the rungs, was brutal. The company also had / has links to some very dodgy characters in the city and beyond. You are entirely right on many of your points, but I think this company gets a lot of ire due to a history of treating people exceptionally poorly. That said, if it goes under and leaves dozens of empty units across Scotland and hundreds of people out of work then anyone who smiles or sneers at that is just an arse. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 8th Oct 2020 5:02pm)
  • Compared to Newcastle it’s a lot bigger and has more of an arty / leftfield cultural scene and one of the best underground club scenes going. People dress like they do everywhere else in the UK. There are fewer orange faces and neck tattoos than Newcastle but they’re still there. Glasgow uni is exceptionally middle class but not a “rah” environment. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 11th Oct 2020 9:20pm)
  • The West End is probably Scotland’s epicentre for what you’re after. Strathbungo, Shawlands and Battlefield in the south will all provide it too and I found that a nicer part of town to live. Greenery is always close by. Finnieston attracts Ancoats types and wins all the same “Europe’s coolest” awards, but it’s focused more on bars and nightlife. Govanhill and Dennistoun now attract a similar demographic. The former in particular though is still a bit edgy. Gentrification up here is of a slightly different type than Manchester so you won’t find any areas where bread is people’s main focus, nor is there much of a Scandinavian atmosphere anywhere. There is one Swedish cafe I know of over in Edinburgh but not sure if it’s still going. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 13th Oct 2020 10:02am)
  • Fylkir never opened back up after lockdown - the owners moved back to Denmark. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 13th Oct 2020 2:01pm)
  • Slightly off-topic but a lot of Glasgow’s bad rep is self-inflicted. The city has been quite fashionable and viewed as a cultural hub for decades now, but a lot of people who live here still talk it down, still play up the bad parts and are actively sneering towards positivity. You can even get downvoted on this very sub if you say anything that encourages gentrification, supports new development or just refutes the idea that the city is a shithole. Baltimore is a fairly minor city in USA terms so while there are similarities as discussed, they’re not like for like. Glasgow’s metropolitan economy is by a country mile Scotland’s biggest and has always been one of the UK’s most important. In terms of it’s arts and culture scene on some levels its second only to London. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 15th Oct 2020 2:11pm)
  • Sounds about right and embarrassing from the provost. The diet thing really annoys me - we have great restaurants from all over the world and anytime someone asks about food they get told about a deep fried Mars Bar. People like this constantly say things like “the West End isn’t really Glasgow”. They’re the type of people who, when Govanhill got voted one of the UK’s coolest neighbourhoods, bombarded the Glasgow Times with posts about how it should all be demolished. It’s a horrible attitude the city needs to revert. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 15th Oct 2020 5:15pm)
  • Beautiful but equally depressing photo for the reasons you cite. A lot of the population drop was due to council restructures but still a good 200k was lost as people were moved to EK, Cumbernauld and rapid homebuilding in dormitory towns like Bishopbriggs, Clarkston etc. The empty patches of land all over the north and east of the city still largely remain. Hopefully it can be redressed! There is an initiative underway to repopulate the city centre. Currently it’s 20k but the aim is to get it up to 40k within 15 years. The BTR schemes will hopefully help. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 27th Oct 2020 9:47pm)
  • Just need to be careful with how it’s approached. Manchester’s skyline is impressive these days and the amount of development is staggering, but there’s a definite fragility and “house of cards” feel to it all. The amount of cranes over Glasgow at the minute is a great sign, and whilst Covid has thrown a spanner in the works these kind of epoch-defining events can also act as a leveller of sorts. On top of the repopulation push I can see Sauchiehall St getting a rebirth with a lot of development going on down that end, and work at Candleriggs could potentially transform that end of the city too. The long-term problems are really in the north and east, it’s probably at least another generation before much happens there. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 28th Oct 2020 1:40pm)
  • Really hope that we see big differences within 5 years! The BTR schemes and avenues should be a huge driver, there needs to be a drive alongside it to regenerate the street as well though, especially at the Charing Cross end where the BTR developments are. It’s a bit of a chicken and egg situation I suppose - the BTR will need local amenities to be a success, but the demand for these amenities will depend on BTR. If development can expand to that massive gap site west of the Kingston Bridge we’d be on the right track. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 28th Oct 2020 2:21pm)
  • The southside is a lot “hipper” than the west end these days. Young people have largely been priced out of the west end so young professionals and arty types tend to live in Shawlands, Strathbungo etc with a bit of gentrification out towards Mount Florida and Cathcart. Govanhill got voted one of Britain’s coolest areas a few months back. It’s gentrifying quite quickly but still has some very dodgy streets. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 28th Oct 2020 4:28pm)
  • The general jist in Glasgow would be.. West - almost all affluent, good to go South - largely affluent interspersed with a few less salubrious parts East / north - best avoided until you get to the suburbs Dennistoun is an outlier in al this and I think people have been a bit harsh on it. It’s certainly pretty “hip” and there are a couple of big modern housing developments ongoing that will better connect it to the city centre. Still maybe a few years away though. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 28th Oct 2020 4:57pm)
  • Those kind of pies seem very much a north-east thing. Always struggled to find them in the central belt so would like some answers on this too. Clark’s in Dundee’s steak and black pudding was always like mana from heaven. They did pretty much every type of curry going too. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 30th Oct 2020 3:28pm)
  • Cunts like this either don’t release or, more likely, don’t care about the effects on others. It’s notable that currently its Manchester, Liverpool and us where the situation is at its worst. All post-industrial cities with a naturally rebellious culture. There’s an ingrained attitude to take pride in not following rules but this is one situation where that approach really shafts us all. It might make these places exciting cities to live in normal times but if we’re locked down for 3 months longer than elsewhere then we won’t have a city left to go back to. This video really makes me despair. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 31st Oct 2020 12:34am)
  • The Instagram account for this looks pretty fake. 45 posts, 20k followers and every other post bar this looks like a sleazy modelling shoot set in a tacky yet expensive hotel. Not sure what’s up but I’m now cautiously optimistic this event didn’t happen. Fingers fucking crossed. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 31st Oct 2020 1:09am)
  • The emptiness of that stretch has been discussed here many a time as a constant frustration. It’s not “empty” so much as just hemmed in by rail tracks and full of warehouses, which don’t give it much of a community atmosphere. It’s not really dodgy or anything and the Spar near the Laurieston does the best samosas I’ve ever tasted. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 3rd Nov 2020 11:29am)
  • Nearby to you, Koo-Ee on Holmlea Road is great. There are a couple up at Mount Florida near the Italian restaurant. Coffeescene on Battlefield Rd is a bit grim but big and won’t mind you hanging around. Further afield there are dozens in Govanhill, Strathbungo and Shawlands. Not many will want you sitting there all day if you don’t plan on spending money though and I don’t disagree with them. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 3rd Nov 2020 2:14pm)
  • Scotland’s finest building. Doesn’t quite get the recognition it deserves. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 7th Nov 2020 12:36am)
  • In fairness that’s happening elsewhere in Glasgow. Cathcart has a derelict school that’s getting the flats treatment just now. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 9th Nov 2020 11:24pm)
  • Would you not rather have bawbags that bring jobs and money to the city than derelict buildings though? It’s not the perfect solution I know but much better than a building so rotten trees are poking out. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 10th Nov 2020 9:08am)
  • I think it’s a mix of housing association and standard flats for sale. They’re not extortionate or over-priced though, at least in comparison to the new flats and houses being built over the river at the old Scottish Power. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 10th Nov 2020 9:05am)
  • The attitude that you’d rather see derelict buildings than modern flats built is the exact attitude that holds the city back. Given the size of the cities there are probably more McMansions in Glasgow than there are in the east coast city you talk of. You’re in cloud cuckoo land if you think the bawbags you dislike don’t live in Glasgow. They are here in large numbers. Glasgow underwent economic destruction a few decades back and has been establishing itself as a desirable place to live and work for years and years. Part of that means that in areas, there will be expensive flats and bawbags will buy them. Bawbags that bring jobs and plenty of tax money to Glasgow. Bawbags whose spending sees our suburbs and city centre develop. As I’ve highlighted above, a school like the one pictures has been redeveloped in Cathcart with a mix of housing association, affordable and open market housing. There will be a couple of bawbags in there, not half million bawbags but bawbags nonetheless. Would you rather it was all just a park? by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 10th Nov 2020 9:08pm)
  • Southside areas I know well are... *Shawlands* - quite gentrified, popular with young professional types. Loads of eating and drinking options. *Strathbungo* - Right next to Shawlands, again gentrified but slightly more expensive. *Langside* - Leafy and expensive tenements and big houses, feels like the west end. *Pollokshields* - Large Asian community, family-friendly with some good cafes and eateries. *Govanhill* - Very diverse, becoming quite popular amongst arty types but still very rough around the edges. Estate agents call it “up and coming.” *Battlefield* - Shawlands with a bit less going on, but grander flats. *Mount Florida* - Less obviously hip than some of the above, but plenty of amenities and good local pub. *Cathcart* - Next to Mount Florida and pretty similar. There are other areas like Govan, Kinning Park and Cardonald but I don’t know them well. I’ve lived all over and would say the south side is the best place to live not just in Glasgow, but Scotland itself. It almost feels like its own city and is a little less transient than the west end. It extends out into some of Glasgow’s nicest suburbs too. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 11th Nov 2020 12:33am)
  • The fact people downvote you for posting that article or that anyone can think it’s absurd that Dennistoun is considered cool sums up much of the problem in Glasgow. How can the city reach irs potential when the very people that live there hate it so much and constantly talk it down? Dennistoun is an area that attracts a lot of arty types and young professionals, in a city that also attracts a lot of arty types and young professionals. It’s rough around the edges, it’s probably not the coolest place in the world, but its place in that list isn’t surprising, nor is it absurd. Leith was on the list, as were formally scruffy areas of other UK cities. There was so much hate given to Time Out (from Glaswegians) that they posted another article basically apologising for putting Dennistoun in that list. Just think about that for a second, a global publication says they really like an area on Glasgow, and then they have to rescind it due to barrages of utter vitriol from people in Glasgow. What other city in the world is so full of self-hate that the instinctive reaction to outsiders praising the place is to insist it’s a shot hole? by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 23rd Nov 2020 12:23am)
  • Yeah it’s being wildly exaggerated. There’s a horrendous attitude on this forum and among Glaswegians on general to grossly play up the bad parts of the city playing down the good parts. Baffling mentality. Lived in the city on and off for 20 years and it’s no worse than other city centres. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 23rd Nov 2020 12:33am)
  • I think it’s a mixture of online shopping, out of town shopping, the fires on Sauchiehall St, coronavirus and the general economy. Things are being done. There are more cranes across the city than I’ve we’ve seen before at the minute and there’s an initiative to repopulate the city centre, pushed on by BTR investors. Glasgow isn’t really worse than any other city in this regard. To Let signs are all over Princes St / George St in Edinburgh now when they weren’t 3 years ago and Manchester City Centre is a far more intimidating place than Glasgow. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 23rd Nov 2020 12:44am)
  • It’s not about taking one journo’s “word”, it’s about people in Glasgow having a bit of balance. Dennistoun of course has its problems and rough parts, but so do pretty much all the areas in that list. It’s the very nature of those kind of lists to cover “up and coming”, affordable areas that still have a lot for you my people to do. Dennistoun was the only one where locals responded by citing it a no-go area that nobody should ever visit. Who does that attitude benefit exactly? Certainly not Dennistoun, which has now been put back years and will likely see a drop in house prices plus business closures due to the extent of the negative coverage it’s just had, by its own people. Had people highlighted the issues but also acknowledged (correctly) that the area has seen a lot of improvement in recent years, then fair enough. As it is, a world-renowned travel mag covered Dennistoun and all Glaswegians responded with was that it was a shithole. Nothing else. That travel mag will now know never to cover Dennistoun again and probably won’t want to take the risk of covering Glasgow again. This attitude permeates throughout the city. I had an argument on here the other week with a guy who genuinely said he prefers seeing derelict land in the city to luxury flats. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 23rd Nov 2020 10:09am)
  • In a local area a few bars and cafes is pretty much all that’s needed to get people wanting to live there, so it’s not bigger all. Same thing happened when Govanhill got voted in a similar list. Same thing will happen the next time a Glasgow area pops up on such a list (excluding west end, which is the only area that gets away with it). Maybe indeed Dennistoun wasn’t the best example for the publication to pick in Glasgow. No need to worry about that now though as there’s no chance they’ll ever cover Glasgow again. No point in arguing with you further as by making the blanket statement that everywhere in Dennistoun is shit you’ve marked out your attitude. Sadly it’s people like you who are part of the problem in Glasgow and until attitudes change it will never get better. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 23rd Nov 2020 11:10am)
  • Misread your previous comment so actually redacted that last bit already. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 23rd Nov 2020 11:23am)
  • Have been back and forth for work and wouldn’t say it’s been normal. Plenty of shady characters around but it is a city centre so to be expected. It’s nothing like Glasgow at the minute though, something has went seriously wrong in the past couple of years that’s caused a pretty nasty atmosphere around Central. It wasn’t like that 10 years ago, not even 5 I think. Newcastle currently the same and Manchester even worse. I guess that’s what years of austerity does. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 25th Nov 2020 10:10am)
  • Your experience is in truth all that happens. This forum seems to have an obsession with the begging / junkie problem. I’ve done the same walk most days for years. Whilst I acknowledge that these people have become more and more visible in the city centre over the past 5 years or so, I don’t think they’ve become more aggressive or hostile as per the insinuation here. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 25th Nov 2020 10:27am)
  • I don’t think they are to be honest. Reddit in general doesn’t attract many people who think in a balanced way. The community tend to think in a “hive mind” and communicate in extremes. I’m not saying they don’t have a point as I have noticed an issue in recent years with more homeless people in the city centre, but I’d take a lot of he Reddit commentary with a pinch of salt. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 25th Nov 2020 11:16am)
  • The skyscrapers are for BTR accommodation, which is meant to provide affordable, good quality rented accommodation and social facilities, mainly for young professional types who in turn spend a lot of money in the city. Big shiny baubles spur development in the city and these skyscrapers will repopulate a currently struggling part of the city centre around the bottom end of Sauchiehall Street. Fully agree on sustainability and affordable homes. The former seems a sticking point (not just in Glasgow) but there are developments all over the city on the latter. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 26th Nov 2020 4:49pm)
  • Not a 2 bed in a part where first time buyers want to locate. Plus minimum deposits are 15% at the minute. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 26th Nov 2020 4:51pm)
  • Not sure if you mean Big 4 or Big 2, all other teams outside the Old Firm are quite small. Partick Thistle would be your closest experience to Brentford in terms of size and standard of football. They have an unusual place in Glasgow culture and attract a fair few intellectuals / hipsters / irony merchants among their support. Queens Park games often feel quite eerie as they get about 200 fans in a 50,000 stadium, but they’re moving to a new place soon which should help the atmosphere. Hamilton, Motherwell and Airdrie are all on the outskirts of Glasgow too and have sizeable teams, so may be worth a look. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 28th Nov 2020 11:52am)
  • Selling it as a tourist destination is harder than selling it as a place for people to move to. Plenty of job opportunities, the music, club and arts scenes are unparalleled anywhere in Scotland and great dining. For family / outdoors types the closeness to parks and nature is a big sell, plus almost all of Scotland’s top stage schools are in or around Glasgow. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 16th Dec 2020 1:39pm)
  • I think as a city Glasgow needs to drop the “we’re more welcoming than Edinburgh” approach. The friendliness is exaggerated and even if it weren’t, tourists visiting for a couple of days don’t care about making friends. Agree with the poster below on the museums but had it not been for the town planning crimes of the 50s and 60s, Glasgow would still win easily on architecture. Glasgow has a lot more going on culturally than Edinburgh, by an absolute mile. In terms of nightlife, music, contemporary art etc you’re comparing one of the best big cities in Europe to one of the worst. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 16th Dec 2020 2:47pm)
  • Worth adding to this that if you look at the tourism figures for UK cities, Glasgow does not bad. People don’t have to be “convinced” to visit and the scores of hotels being built before Covid are testament to that. As the capital and a historic city Edinburgh is naturally the big tourist draw, but most people on a multi-stop tour of Scotland would visit Glasgow. If it’s just as a side trip from Edinburgh then fair enough. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 16th Dec 2020 4:40pm)
  • If you’re a student teacher in the north make East Dunbartonshire your first choice. It’s almost entirely wealthy suburbia and high-achieving schools (Lenzie, Bishopbriggs, Bearsden and Milngavie have some of the best schools in the country). Kids will be annoying and precocious but these are easier placements than you’d risk elsewhere. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 1st Jan 2021 2:39am)
  • Will be an even easier ride then! by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 1st Jan 2021 11:27am)
  • The hip young things tend to gravitate towards Shawlands and the South’s Side more than they do the West End these days. Both areas have loads of pubs, cafes and young professional types but there is a noticeable difference in the atmosphere. Hard to put it into words so I’d visit first and get a feel for it. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 10th Jan 2021 12:02pm)
  • Yeah you’re right. That 25-30, first time buyer age group seems to go south nowadays but west end still more studenty and bohemian. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 10th Jan 2021 12:32pm)
  • For the kind of things you’re into it’s pretty good in UK terms. It’s the only place in Scotland for rock and techno and there are plenty of bookish types in the west and south. Culturally I’d say it’s behind Manchester but slightly ahead of Birmingham, probably on a par with Liverpool. People are correct when they talk about the litter. This has gotten worse recently and largely, imo, the fault of the council. The age of austerity has also made the city centre feel a bit rougher the past few years than it used to, but it’s certainly no rougher or grittier than the cities mentioned above. Economically and demographically it’s quite polarised. There are massive areas full of Victorian mansions that border onto areas of grinding poverty and everything inbetween. Contrary to popular belief, I never found the people all _that_ much friendlier than anywhere else, though they’re certainly more courteous than in London. Assuming you go to the west or south of the city (where most 23 year olds would gravitate) you may find the same as your stereotypical, salt-of-the-earth Glaswegians aren’t really found there. The West End in particular is very cosmopolitan but the South Side tends to be where most under 30, non-students opt for now. Rightmove and Zoopla will tell you it’s quite affordable but this tends to be skewed by the incredibly cheap cost of living in the east or north. For the areas with plenty of amenities, cafes and bars etc rent and living costs are comparable with similar areas elsewhere (not London, obviously). by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 20th Jan 2021 12:15pm)
  • I’m not sure Facebook groups provide the best example or a city’s populace. Racism and anti-intellectualism is pretty much the modus operandi of that whole platform these days. I can’t imagine a city with 3 universities in it is any worse for anti-intellectualism than elsewhere. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 21st Jan 2021 10:31am)
  • Agree on most points. Need to point out that the city centre problem is also happening in Manchester, Newcastle and Liverpool that I’ve seen. We’re too quick to call it a Glasgow problem when it’s more a nationwide issue stemming from the decline in retail and diminishing safety nets for the poor. Tourist footfall has meant this issue is less visible in Edinburgh and London. It’s still there, but is more prominent everywhere else. Glasgow isn’t even one of the worst offenders. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 22nd Jan 2021 12:07am)
  • Wasn’t actually referring just to the drugs I was referring to the general economic decline in city centres. Glasgow has a much stronger overall economy than Liverpool or Newcastle, but yes the drug problem is worse in Glasgow. Not sure on crime statistics but I’m sure I’ve heard English cities tend to be worse. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 8:32pm)
  • Possil is irrelevant to the OP as she almost certainly won’t be living there. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 9:43pm)
  • Interesting. Where did you hear that? The top Google result for “UK cities by crime rate” certainly doesn’t put Glasgow anywhere near the top, nor even the worst in Scotland. The city has also recently been used as a model by the London Met Police on how to reduce violent crime, so surprised that your sources say it has the worst crime rate. https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/where-to-study/how-safe-is-your-city#Scotland Tried looking at ONS for something more “official” than the above but it splits out Scotland from England / Wales. The university study’s methodology looks pretty sound though. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 10:47pm)
  • Where do you have the stats on Possil? Spent about 15 years total in Glasgow and have never been, nor can I see how the OP would go there either. The discussion is about the city as a whole, not obscure individual areas, especially one like this that the OP is likely to never hear about, far less visit. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 11:05pm)
  • Sorry but I don’t. What makes it skewed? Do you feel the study is somehow biased towards Glasgow? Really not sure why they would do that. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 9:29am)
  • Well assuming your speculation is correct, why would that skew the study towards Glasgow? Bath is the safest city on the list. Would that just be because people don’t push other people into walls there? I’d day the stats are likely less skewed than your own opinion. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 9:52am)
  • So if these stats are inaccurate where are your accurate stats that Glasgow has the worst crime rate in the UK, second to London? You seem certain of this so curious as to how you came to that conclusion. What about figures at the link below? Going by them Manchester has higher crime stats than Glasgow on almost every metric. You can use that site to swap out Manchester for Liverpool and Birmingham and both of them also have higher rates. https://www.numbeo.com/crime/compare_cities.jsp?country1=United+Kingdom&city1=Manchester&country2=United+Kingdom&city2=Glasgow Are these skewed too? by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 12:37pm)
  • You’ve not answered my question though. You stated you were sure Glasgow had the highest crime rate in the UK. I’ve produced 2 studies that strongly refute that. You’ve produced nothing except speculation and claims that I know all this “fine well.” Glad to see that post-truth society is alive and well here. Given you (I presume) live in Glasgow, why is it so important to you to believe that the city has the UK’s worst crime rate, even when given evidence to the contrary? How does that benefit you? by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 12:46pm)
  • As I said, show me the stats you have and I’l agree with you. I’ve shown you mine and you seem to think your own opinion counts for more. Do you have proof that the city is 50% bombsite and 50% junkies? That sounds pretty skewed to me. Going to leave this argument as you’re not worth bothering with really. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 1:36pm)
  • Apple stealing? Village pub? How is that relevant to Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham exactly? All 3 of them have higher crime rates in the second set of stats I sent over. (Not referring to the university study but the second one, though all 3 have higher rates in the university one too). Why are you so convinced of this? Why, when presented with statistics that show Glasgow’s crime rate is actually slightly less than other comparable cities, can you not just say “ok, fair enough” rather than go on some irrelevant rant about people in Norfolk stealing apples? I’m not making out it’s a utopia, just stating, using widely available data, that it’s crime rate is not as bad as cities in England. All you seem to say is that it’s “skewed”, whisky offering no evidence as to why it’s skewed. I honestly think this is just a troll attempt now... by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 3:52pm)
  • What can’t I counter properly? I’ve shown you stats and you’ve rambled on about apple stealing and people “grasses”. Are you saying outright that Glasgow has a higher crime rate than Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham and that the figures in those studies are skewed to benefit Glasgow? by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 4:06pm)
  • But those stats I sent aren’t for Possil, they’re for Glasgow as a whole. I’m still waiting for your evidence as to how, contrary to the stats I’ve given you, crime rates in Glasgow are higher on a whole than Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool. I fully believe Possil to be one of the most deprived and troubled communities in the UK, I’ve never refuted that. I also believe the chances of the OP living anywhere near there are quite slim, hence my view of if as likely irrelevant. Had your approach simply been “don’t move to Possil” then fair enough. You are however tarring the entire city as being the same as Possil, which is ridiculous. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 4:52pm)
  • Ok, do you have stats on the murder rate and drugs problem? What areas that would appeal to an educated 23 year old into rock and techno are close to Possilpark? None of the stereotypical “nice” areas seem to be nearby looking at a map so interested to know that. I can’t send over evidence or where is “worse” as I don’t know how you are defining “worse” and I doubt there will be official figures on litter problems or homeless people hanging around. I did however send over crime rates which you continually ignore and describe as “skewed”, without clarifying why. Might be worth you taking a look at that documentary that aired last year comparing homelessness in Glasgow, Manchester and London to get a view on city comparisons. Fully agree the city centre is in terrible nick but will also point out, again, that it’s not a uniquely Glasgow problem. Austerity, lockdown and a decline in retail have made many city centres run down and depressed looking. Go look at how many empty shops are in Union Street or even Princes Street at the minute. When the pandemic is over and people return to the city this problem will naturally stabilise. There is currently billions of pounds of investment going into the city centre right now with office blocks and large-scale BTR accommodation, so there’s every reason to be hopeful the issues you bring up will improve (Sauchiehall St Is still not getting much attention from developers though, which is annoying as it needs it the most). by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 5:42pm)
  • If the proximity to Possil was such an issue in the west end would it have some of the highest property prices in Scotland and the north of the UK? I don’t think Possil is a good reason to warn someone from living in the west end to be honest. I lived in the west end around 5 years and never went to Possil, never met anyone who lived there either. Spiers Wharf isn’t really an area as much as a few nice flats marooned quite far from anywhere else. It’s possible she’d move there, but unlikely. The bottom of Maryhill Road is also far from one of the “nicest areas in the city” as you put it. I’ve looked and can’t find any data to back up your known fact, but thanks anyway, I’ll take your word for it just like I took your word on the Norfolk apple stealers. Curious as to what your goal was here, simply to tell someone who is interested in Glasgow to avoid it at all costs? Do you really hate the city you live in that much? There’s a simple solution to that... by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 6:03pm)
  • So you’re saying people in the west end are troubled by proximity to Possil? Was that what I was saying that was shite? I didn’t ignore the murder rate. I just asked you to clarify as I couldn’t find stats. How is that ignoring it? I ignored your part on the city getting worse, granted. I do agree but also have to add other city centres face similar problems. The Sauchiehall fires have magnified it a bit for Glasgow. You’ve still not given me any evidence that Glasgow actually has a higher crime rate than Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham or clarified why the results and stats I sent were skewed to favour Glasgow. When can I expect this? You didn’t clarify what your goal was either as per my last paragraph. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 6:25pm)
  • So the poverty and crime rates are higher than Liverpool, Manchester or Birmingham? That’s what you said initially so I’m waiting for you to confirm this, or at least offer evidence to prove why the stats I provided are skewed and irrelevant. I didn’t say it wasn’t nice, just nowhere near the nicest in the city. Possilpark is 2.5 miles from Byres Road so not that close on city terms, but fair enough not mikes away. Curious on your goal as it seems to be to paint Glasgow in as bad a light as possible, plus ignore or deny anything that says otherwise. You seem very adamant that he OP shouldn’t live here. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 6:41pm)
  • You initially said Glasgow had the highest crime rate in the UK outside London. You’ve ignored my statistical evidence to the contrary and switched it to murder rate. Is that not moving the goalposts? Not to mention you’ve not proven the murder rate. Couldn’t find an exact poverty stat on first glance but on child poverty Glasgow has less than Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle. Tiny bit worse than Liverpool. These stats skewed too you think? https://www.understandingglasgow.com/indicators/children/poverty/uk_cities by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 6:56pm)
  • I’ve got a life to live, but a quick Google brings up this article which puts Manchester’s homicide rate above Glasgow’s (2.44 per 100k compared to 2.0 per 100k). https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/in-context-just-how-bad-is-londons-murder-rate-11315585 Plus a couple of articles on how Glasgow has improved its violent crime rate. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/glasgow-was-once-the-murder-capital-of-europe-now-its-a-model-for-cutting-crime/2018/10/27/0b167e68-6e02-4795-92f8-adb1020b7434_story.html%3foutputType=amp https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/14194780.amp/ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/glasgow-youth-crime-fall-violence-murder-capital-scotland-hgs6csrz8 You didn’t say “child poverty”, but I don’t have time to search all day and it doesn’t take a genius to know that child poverty rates are usually pretty much in line with actual poverty rates (I have a Sociology MA so know this kind of thing). One thing you haven’t mentioned is the higher mortality rates in Glasgow. That _is_ a serious problem Had a look at your OP. Seems a fairly miserly response aimed at putting the user off of moving to Glasgow. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 24th Jan 2021 7:38pm)
  • Well there’s a fairly significant amount of space given over to junkies in it. Followed up in subsequent posts by hyperbolic, comments such as “50% bombsite 50% junkies”, “no go zone” and “cesspit”, plus unfounded claims that crime isn’t reported in Glasgow as people will be tainted as “grasses”. Add to that you said you were pretty sure Glasgow’s overall crime rate was second only to London’s. When challenged on this with data that said otherwise, your response was that the data was obviously “skewed” and couldn’t be trusted as “different areas will report crime in different ways.” You offered no rationale for why data was skewed in a way that would benefit Glasgow but not Manchester, Liverpool etc. Even if by chance you are correct it still disproves your original point - if different areas _do_ report crime in different ways, then your claim that Glasgow has the second highest overall crime rate in the UK would also be skewed as any data to back it up couldn’t be trusted. I’m really not trying to attack you here. I’m trying to point out that the city that you live _might not be as bad_ as you think it is and that its problems are often problems in other similar cities. I even sent over numerous articles that highlight encouraging crime figures and how the city is being used as a model by others on how to reduce crime. Is it really so hard for you to accept that the city you live in may not be an absolute hellhole? That’s why I’m questioning your goals, I can’t grasp why you seem to want so badly for it to be tarred as a cesspit, in your own words. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 25th Jan 2021 10:43am)
  • Well I’m obviously striking a nerve as you’ve been swearing at me in multiple posts. Not really sure why that’s required. Agree there were some pros in that opening post, but in subsequent posts (which the OP will see) you’ve described it as above and completely waved away any arguments, stats or data that suggests anything positive about the city. If the OP reads this part of the thread and your claims, chances are she’ll want to avoid the place anyway. So, you win I guess? by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 25th Jan 2021 11:02am)
  • Ah. _Now_ I understand what your problem is... by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 25th Jan 2021 11:07am)
  • Well given your ranting, swearing, hyperbole and Trump-level refusal to pay any heed to facts and figures, I’m a bit embarrassed by you too to be honest. I also don’t have a problem with that so glad we’re on the same page. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 25th Jan 2021 11:24am)
  • Well the Norfolk village idiot monologue for one. Though I did enjoy that... A.number of quite highly-charged posts using hyperbolic terms like “sesspit” (sic), “50% junkies 50% bombsite”... Lengthy diatribes about “skewed” figures without any rationale behind them... Plus multiple times when you’ve just started swearing at me. That enough? by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 25th Jan 2021 11:32am)
  • Well that’s your opinion that they weren’t “rants”. Not sure bringing a fantastical scenario about Norfolk Village Idiots into a discussion on Glasgow crime can be construed any other way, but each to their own I suppose. I think it’s fair to say from our view on Glasgow that we’ve both led very different lives. Not sure if mine is “sheltered” though. If we’re getting into medical history, I’m not on the spectrum but I’m guessing by the way you describe the place you live you maybe have some issues with depression? Low moods? by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 25th Jan 2021 11:39am)
  • Opinions are different from facts. You offered opinions on Glasgow’s crime rate, I countered with facts based on statistical data. You didn’t like this so denied said facts and threw insults. Isn’t that more or a sign you have issues with people having opinions different to your own? Where have I bragged about where I live and my education? Mentioning I lived (past tense) in the west end isn’t bragging, nor is pointing out I have a Sociology degree (a useless degree by the way, so not worth bragging about), when we’re arguing about sociological issues that I’ve actually studied. Again, I’m trying to reason with you hear and again you throw insults. It’s a shame. FYI - in another thread today another user has posted stats on Glasgow’s crime rate and it’s fairly low down in terms of UK cities. Maybe you should go and tell them they’re wrong? by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 25th Jan 2021 12:22pm)
  • Not sure I jumped on it. I pointed out, quite respectfully, some stats that suggested you were misinformed and, like a person possessed, you jumped all over those. You won the fight as chances are the OP would choose to avoid Glasgow after reading your (highly inaccurate) generalisations. Well done. Enjoy your day too. At least it’s sunny outside. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 25th Jan 2021 1:05pm)
  • Personally I think the west end is one of the best city districts in the whole of the UK. People moan about “wankers” there but secretly they love that Glasgow has a sizeable area like that. Just got a Michelin Star too yesterday and there’s a great contrast between the “hipness” in Finnieston, the traditional poshness of Hyndland and the mix of grit and gentrification in Partick. “South side wanker” is fast becoming a thing also as the slightly younger mob tend to head there for their flat whites nowadays. When the world goes back to normal it’s worth taking a trip there to see a different take on what the west end has. I preferred living out that way even though it has slightly less going on. There’s huge investment in the city centre as well, but he warned that some parts have declined badly in recent years. A couple of huge fires ruined Sauchiehall St and austerity, covid and the decline of retail have caused issues elsewhere. It’s all swings and roundabouts though and will come back I’m sure. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 26th Jan 2021 11:50am)
  • Yeah the west end is incredibly nice, there’s nowhere else in Scotland really like it. If you’re here long term the Glasgow suburbs in East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire are a good next step (the south side actually merges into the former). They still feel urban and have loads to do but are that bit leafier. Best state schools and longest life expectancies in Scotland too. Part of the reason Glasgow’s poverty and health statistics are so bad is because these 2 areas (which are functionally part of the city and have a 200k population) aren’t administered by Glasgow council. If they were included the city would be considered much more prosperous. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 26th Jan 2021 12:18pm)
  • The whole west end area around the university is pretty great. Within about a 20 minute walk from campus you have these areas.. Hillhead - right on the campus. Bustling and expensive and full of fairly posh students. Hyndland - Leafier and quieter area off Hillhead, again expensive but more professional types Dowanhill - Merges into Hyndland and much the same Patrick - more affordable, mix of grit and gentrification Broomhill - Quiet middle class area next to Partick Finnieston - Very hip and trendy but probably better to visit than live in Woodlands / Great Western Road - Similar in feel to Hillhead but more culturally diverse. If you look up these areas on Rightmove / Zoopla and Google what’s around them you’ll get a good idea of what places are like. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 12th Feb 2021 2:02pm)
  • Paesano in city centre / west end is a bit of a local institution. It’s been rated as one of Europe’s best pizzerias but it doesn’t really fit your criteria. Once you’ve had a couple you may never look back though. Basco in Partick used to be incredible and more of the style you seem to be after. I don’t know if it survived lockdown though as I moved away from the area last year. Franco Manca is supposedly opening in Glasgow this year, but not sure when. If you are in Kinning Park both the places I mentioned are on the subway line. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 13th Feb 2021 1:28pm)
  • I’ve lived all over Scotland and Dundee is one of my favourite places. The atmosphere is actually quite similar to a scaled-down Glasgow. The west end in Dundee is great. It’s like a mini version of the Glasgow one, without some of the pretentiousness. When I was up there I got to know neighbours and locals a lot more easily than I did in Glasgow - people aren’t any more friendly per se but with it being smaller you tend to be less anonymous. The bars and restaurants are excellent. For its size the amount of great options to eat and drink is really quite surprising. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 13th Feb 2021 1:58pm)
  • There’s loads of options for pizza really. Bar Napoli in Shawlands too. Bakeries are shite compared to the north east but can’t have it all! by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 13th Feb 2021 2:11pm)
  • Been to a few Franco Mancas and it’s good but no Paesano! I do like the crispier base but the toppings aren’t quite the same level imo. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 13th Feb 2021 11:50pm)
  • DELETED It appears to be in the uni but doesn’t make that clear. Not surprising given its an elitist institution run by old white men. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 18th Feb 2021 9:45am)
  • I honestly think this obsession with friendliness holds Glasgow back as much as brings it forward. You hear it all the time but the reality is that people here are usually just as friendly (or unfriendly) as anywhere else. In the west end and south side the locals are more aloof than friendly if anything. I’d much rather see Glasgow voted most innovative city, most sustainable city or most improved city, an accolade that actually means something. The local obsession with being friendly came about from the era of economic depression when the city had little to shout about, and has stuck around ever since. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 18th Feb 2021 2:48pm)
  • Eh? 80% of Glasgow Uni students come from working class background? Are you kidding? by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 18th Feb 2021 2:57pm)
  • From my time there “normal” students were quite plentiful in some subjects like Business Mgt. Glasgow accents but still usually quite middle class from suburbia. The social scene on campus is far removed from that though. The GUU is very private school dominated and the QMU cliquey and bohemian. I’d say genuine working class people from non-professional families are pretty thin on the ground overall. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 18th Feb 2021 4:52pm)
  • His story sounds a bit Jackanory too to say the least... by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 18th Feb 2021 7:22pm)
  • I’ve lived in 4 different Scottish cities and 1 abroad and found different. I’m not having a go at the place, I’m suggesting it has a lot more to offer than being friendly. Glasgow is a city with loads going on and plenty of opportunity and should push that more. 100-plus upvotes suggest others agree, but aye go ahead and swear at me for saying something you don’t like. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Feb 2021 8:43am)
  • Govanhill is a weird one. Lonely Planet (or one of its peers, can’t remember) voted it one of Britain’s coolest areas a year or so ago, yet it still has a very dodgy reputation and some consider it a no-go area. If you walked down the main road in Govanhill you wouldn’t know why. It’s multicultural with a fair bit of gentrification and arty types everywhere. The surrounding streets have a reputation for social problems though. Slum landlords, trafficking and petty crime. I lived not far away for a while and didn’t see any of this myself, but the problems are there. That said, before lockdown it was developing into one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in the city. An aperitivo bar, a hipster pizza joint, loads of coffee shops and a couple of bars do appeal to the west end types that relocated there. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Feb 2021 9:33am)
  • It did aye. Conde Nast, Lonely Planet was Dennistoun. https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/cool-neighbourhoods-uk by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Feb 2021 1:29pm)
  • It’s in this list here. https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/cool-neighbourhoods-uk by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Feb 2021 1:28pm)
  • I’m afraid it is. Clearly you’re too miserable / joyless to see a deprived area start on the road to getting better, so I’ll leave you to it. Good luck. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Feb 2021 1:42pm)
  • So it’s not in the list? by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Feb 2021 1:40pm)
  • It looks to be the next spot for the hipsters / gentrifiers. It’s threatened that for a while but coffee shops sprouting up all over the main road, luxury flats going in at the old Scottish Power and the flats at the school it’s starting to feel a much livelier, more complete area than it was even a couple of years back. The area around Snuff Mill Bridge is the prettiest part of Glasgow too. It’s my favourite area of the city and prices will keep going up so keep at it until you strike lucky would be my approach. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 24th Feb 2021 8:59pm)
  • Cathcart. Battlefield got filled up with the former west end brigade a few years back. The Main Street never quite got all the gentrification you’d expect though. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 24th Feb 2021 11:21pm)
  • The Guardian are basically contributing to the social apartheid they mention with articles like this. This is the only narrative the publication ever talks about with regards to Glasgow and this kind of one-sided reporting is the exact kind of sensationalism that causes people who want to move to the city, invest in it or open businesses there to think twice. I applaud them for highlighting that policy, not behaviour is the reason for the deprivation in some parts of the city, but the article makes out as if the entire city is in permanent, terminal decline. A lot of it is to do with boundaries. The official Glasgow City covers a tiny area, about half that of Edinburgh and cutting out all of the affluent suburbs. Places like Bearsden, Giffnock, Clarkston, Newton Mearns, Bishopbriggs etc, which are functionally Glasgow but administered by other councils. If these places were included in the figures Glasgow’s excess mortality rates would look quite different. This is almost never discussed in the mainstream press as it doesn’t make for as interesting a story. This doesn’t detract from the appalling decisions made at government level that crippled Glasgow in the past and contribute to immense social problems in some areas today. It’s disgraceful that many Glaswegians die younger and it’s something that must be addressed, however articles like this, which are really just poverty tourism for the chattering classes, dont help the situation. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 26th Feb 2021 10:56am)
  • No bother. Needed a bit of a rant when I saw the article! by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 26th Feb 2021 11:56am)
  • The population of Glasgow council and Edinburgh council area are fairly similar. 600k to 500k. Edinburgh is 263km squared to Glasgow’s 174 so you’re correct not double but significantly bigger despite a smaller population. Edinburgh’s boundaries cover all of its areas and suburbs, rich and poor. Most of Glasgow’s wealthy areas fall outwith the city boundaries. Not sure what I’m saying is nonsensical unless you have misinterpreted something? by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 26th Feb 2021 3:10pm)
  • But all cities have that? Knightsbridge has no cultural similarity to Romford but both are in London. Leith has nothing in common with Cramond but both are in Edinburgh. Hilltown has nothing in common with Broughty Ferry but both are in Dundee. Bearsden and Milngavie function as part of Glasgow. They are in the official Greater Glasgow urban area, their residents work, socialise and shop in Glasgow and a lot of people already think they’re part of Glasgow. Just because they’re not staunchly working-class doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be part of the city surely? Also, much of the South Side has more in common with the West End than other parts of Glasgow. I’d go as far as to say the biggest concentration of wealth is in the South Side - there’s a massive area around Pollokshields that comprises solely of Victorian mansions. Should places like this and the West End be removed from the city in your opinion? Even the East End has plenty of wealthy parts scattered around. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 28th Feb 2021 10:21am)
  • Spot on. The article is a disgrace and The Guardian needs to be held to account for publishing something that just exacerbates the problems it pretends to care about. I’m going to write to them this week. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 28th Feb 2021 12:35pm)
  • So by that view individual cities should only have one demographic living in them? Would you have the West End and South Side removed from Glasgow then as they are large, leafy areas full of mansions there too? by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 28th Feb 2021 4:02pm)
  • I mean, you did actually say in your first response that the West End and Bearsden have cultural similarities so what one is it? This isn’t some intellectual nonsense. This is a huge issue that has been talked about on this subreddit and around Glasgow for years. The city suffers economically because loads of affluent suburbs (Bearsden, Milngavie, Lenzie, Bishopbriggs, Clarkston, Giffnock, Busby, Newton Mearns and more) are run by separate councils. Edinburgh city council by comparison, covers pretty much every suburb good and bad. Manchester has a more official “Greater Manchester” than Glasgow which covers all the surrounding areas. Glasgow is in reality a city of about 1.5 million people but it only has an official population of around 600,000, because so many of its suburbs are cut out. This does the city out of tax money and limits its profile culturally and economically. That’s just the way it is and I wish it wasn’t. But aye go ahead and sling insults at me. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 28th Feb 2021 4:50pm)
  • Maybe do more than just one Google search as there is a lot more to Govanhill. https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/cool-neighbourhoods-uk It still has its problems but it’s probably the fastest gentrifying part of Glasgow and has loads of great independent business opening up. For some reason though, the Glasgow Reddit seems to hate the place with a vengeance. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 1st Mar 2021 2:36pm)
  • As has been pointed out, it’s edgy but also growing into one of the trendiest areas in Glasgow, quite rapidly. Considering plenty of posters likely live in or around there, harshly judging the area based on one Redditor’s conjecture plus one Google search isn’t really good form... by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 1st Mar 2021 7:09pm)
  • It’s not you that’s ignorant. Loads of people over here are pretty unduly nasty about that part of the city! by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 1st Mar 2021 7:44pm)
  • Are these for 1 bedroom or 2? 25 grand over HR is mental. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 2nd Mar 2021 9:00pm)
  • Glasgow Uni is located in one of the most bourgeois and expensive areas of Scotland so the only mugging you’ll bet is when you get charged £5 for a load of artisan bread. by Reconciler2k20 (Sun 7th Mar 2021 8:11pm)
  • The art school burning down was one of the worst things to happen to the city in a while. Cannot believe it’s 3 years on and absolutely nothing has been done to repair the street. by Reconciler2k20 (Tue 16th Mar 2021 10:15am)
  • Best local shop in Glasgow. As well as the Tayto crisps the giant walk-in fridge is a highlight. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 17th Mar 2021 10:32am)
  • Almost all of the populated part of east ren is within 5 miles of Glasgow, maybe less for the countryside. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 17th Mar 2021 10:35am)
  • Finnieston went from where Dennistoun is now to the trendiest area in Scotland in the space of about 5 or 6 years. It’s just about possible Dennistoun could do the same thing one day but as you say it’s been on the cusp of it for about 25 years. They are redeveloping the big massive gap on the meat market site which will help, as will the work going on to regenerate High Street. by Reconciler2k20 (Fri 19th Mar 2021 11:51am)
  • Oaka - big branch on the main road at the bottom of Strathclyde University. They have a pretty big section. The ridiculously hot Korean ones are worth a go. They have a smaller branch on Byres Road too. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 11:17am)
  • I have a box of happy hardcore vinyl in my room plus about 300 trance records myself, but fair enough, just you make assumptions. Playing it at full pelt in a quiet cul-de-sac on a Sunday afternoon is bang out of order though. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:09pm)
  • DELETED Why does that make me the arsehole? by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:05pm)
  • DELETED I’m ok with being tarred with that brush. Would this be a “live and let live” scenario for you? by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:14pm)
  • I’m a Rangers fan so that’s a bit far. They’re from the cuntier side of the support by the looks of it though, going by the flag. My girlfriend is a catholic as well and if they make a regular point of this it would be pretty intimidating for her. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:19pm)
  • They are bothering me though. They’re breaking the law and having noisy cunts round making a racket in my street. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:17pm)
  • DELETED So they didn’t have their mates round in a pandemic? The car came round belting it out full pelt. Anyone who isn’t a total cunt knows to turn their music down when they’re in a quiet street. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:16pm)
  • I’ll defend it slightly in that the Union Jack wasn’t visible to the public. I could only see it by doing serious curtain twitching. None of the racket was Rangers songs or the like. Still likely bigoted cunts though, as if they weren’t they wouldn’t have that flag. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:21pm)
  • Never had any bother with neighbours when I lived deeper in the city... by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:38pm)
  • DELETED I don’t try to watch them. I was sitting in my living room when nightclub-level music started blaring out a car outside my house. I didn’t try to watch them last night either. Again I was in the living room when I hears screeching from our in he cul-de-sac. But go ahead and just invent things that didn’t actually happen. If I could hear them, their two adjacent neighbours could hear them. If they’re waving Union Jacks around, they are likely bigoted cunts. I’ll swap houses with you if you’re so keen to be their neighbour though. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 12:47pm)
  • I’m a Rangers fan so certainly not pissed about that. I’d also never wave a Union Jack around a suburb in Glasgow. It’s only done on a purely incendiary basis. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 1:09pm)
  • Lived in Rannoch St for a while and had no prostitutes in my close, nor did I hear of any elsewhere. How sure are you about this? by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 3:24pm)
  • There are train 3 stations within walking distance from most of Cathcart (Mount Florida, Cathcart and Muirend) One of my favourite areas of the city. Bit lacking in pubs but loads of coffee shops opening up, close to nice parks and scenery and not far from the livelier south side locales. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 3:28pm)
  • The blue areas will be quite expensive overall, easily twice what you’d pay up in Bellefield Avenue or the like in Dundee. Glasgow is a bit different to Dundee in that rich and poor live alongside each other a lot more frequently. You can get million pounds houses a few minutes down the road from council housing. A lot of the most “happening” areas won’t be blue on the index. Definitely not Dennistoun and probably not much of the south side either. by Reconciler2k20 (Mon 22nd Mar 2021 3:41pm)
  • Rent on a 1 bed flat in a posher or livelier area would eat up most of your take home salary but you’d be good for a flat share. Even at that though, if you want to be sampling the bars and eateries you won’t likely save much. Drinks and dining are much cheaper here (and everywhere else in the UK) then Dublin. £4 - £5 a pint in city centre and a meal for 2 from around £40. by Reconciler2k20 (Wed 24th Mar 2021 9:39pm)
  • You’d think that 3 years on they’d have taken care of the investigation! The glacial pace of this kind of thing in Glasgow drives me up the wall. In Japan they can rebuild entire cities within a year or so of an earthquake, yet it wouldn’t surprise me if the GSA and the ruin of the ABC are still sitting as they are in 2030. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 25th Mar 2021 10:55am)
  • As has been said, full of yuppies. Lots of street food / flat white aficionados. Flats are quite expensive and lots of competition for them. I love the area, though am surprised Battlefield Road hasn’t gentrified more. It’s ok but still much like it was 10 years ago. by Reconciler2k20 (Thu 25th Mar 2021 10:18pm)
  • The yuppies who have moved there in their droves tend to be the types who got to Platform, Big Feed etc and are obsessed with coffee. Can see how the wording would have sounded like I was saying there was street food in Battlefield itself. Apologies, that wasn’t what I meant. The area is however absolutely crawling with young professional types who are into that kind of thing. by Reconciler2k20 (Sat 27th Mar 2021 12:42am)