Pros and Cons of Living in Glasgow, Scotland
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- What are the pros and cons of living in Glasgow? Are you planning to stay in Glasgow, or are you thinking of moving out? If so, it's crucial to know the pros and cons of living in this Scottish city, so here's everything you need to know before making your decision.
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, with a population of over 600,000 people. The city is located on the River Clyde in the west of the country, and its port is one of the busiest in the UK. Its museums and art galleries are among the best in Europe. The city has a long history dating back to the Romans, who built a fort in the 2nd century AD. In medieval times, Glasgow was an important center for trade, and it became a royal burgh in 1611. Today, it is a vibrant, multicultural city with something to offer everyone. However, like all cities, it has its benefits and drawbacks.
In this video, we will look at some of Glasgow's main pros and cons to help you decide if it is the right place for you.
The Pros of Living in Glasgow
1. Friendly Locals
The people of Glasgow are known for their hospitality and willingness to help those new to the area. You'll find that the locals are more than happy to share their knowledge of the city and help you get settled in. In no time at all, you'll feel like you're part of the community. They also know how to have a good time, so you'll never be short of things to do or places to go. People with a good sense of humor will find adapting to life in Glasgow relatively simple. Glaswegians are also very proud of their city and are always keen to show it off to visitors. Whether you're looking for advice on where to eat or where to find the best shopping, the friendly locals of Glasgow will be more than happy to help.
2. It’s Beautiful
Glasgow is a truly stunning city. From the green spaces of the Glasgow parks to the stunning architecture of the buildings, there is always something new to explore. The river views are also simply breathtaking, and you can while away hours just taking in the scenery. If you're strolling Kelvingrove Park or admiring the Victorian façades of the buildings in Glasgow's West End, you'll fall in love with this city. It is a great place to live if you enjoy being outdoors and taking in the natural beauty of your surroundings. With so much to see and do, you'll never get bored!
3. Access to NHS
Glasgow is known for its high-quality healthcare, and the NHS is one of the main reasons why. The National Health Service provides free healthcare to all Glasgow residents, including access to a wide range of GP services, hospitals, and mental health services. It means that everyone in Glasgow has equal access to healthcare, regardless of income or social status. In addition, the NHS could provide fully funded access to medical care for foreign nationals, including doctor's appointments, prescriptions, and hospital visits. As a result, Glasgow is a great place to live since you can be sure that they will always be able to get the care you need.
4. Affordable Accommodation
In Glasgow, the cost of living is very reasonable, including accommodation. Rent prices are relatively low compared to other major cities in the United Kingdom. If you're on a budget, plenty of hostels and shared accommodation options are available.
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You nailed it I lived 3 years in Glasgow and after a few month you fell in love of Glasgow people. Rain becomes a everyday thing and I kissed outside activities, huge impact if you are coming from Mediterranean countries. But it is a city that easily makes you feel at home
I moved to Glasgow after 20 years of living in Edinburgh. I wish I'd moved here sooner, amazing city. So glad I moved before lockdown as the green spaces all over the city saved my sanity.
I stayed in Glasgow for 16 years, it's a good city creates it's own energy, it's similar to Belfast on a larger scale.
What about the schools and day care .plz guide
A truly great city. Has everything you could wish for and the people are brilliant. I'm born and bred London - I love London and love Glasgow too. First visited in 1992 and stayed regularly.
Really helpful to take decision !!! Thank you so much ! ❤
Very informative thank you.
I am amazed that Glasgow has such a small population yet everywhere you go on this planet there's someone from there asking you "how yae dae'in, and when you say "pardon?" or "im good" its usually follwed by "aye, nae bothur"
@@NoName88837 I was raised in Carnwadric then Pollok, when I was 17 I was gone, off to London and now I'm settled in Brisbane Australia.
I think that when you have been away for years you tend to filter out the shite times and remember the good memories like the guys going fishing at Balloch and even catching perch in the Barhead dams was a good time. I would never go back though, I love the climate here.
If you don't mind me asking where abouts do you live?
@@NoName88837 I see you chose to stay in the nicer towns of Scotland, I liked Perth, but I was just a visitor there, Stirling is a nice historic town. I do not know Annathill but I will go on Google earth and have a look around when I get home later today👍
I come from Canada, I don't consider "bad weather" to be windy and rainy.
Clouds usually hang really low, and I spent my first 3 months there not seeing my shadow in the street. "windy and rainy" don't make justice to Glasgow's climate, and "bad weather" is an understatement.
I had better consistent winters when I lived there compared to Onario Canada for sure. Here its 3C one day and 20C the next, no consistency here.
I am from Seattle where we have rain and wind all time. And YES it is bad weather,
This video is created by people who have never been to Glasgow.
Glasgow is a lovely city to study and also settle, especially if you can escape from Nov-Feb ahaha. Apart from that everything is great.
Moving to Glasgow in August (from New York City) for work. I am super nervous about it as I've never lived outside the USA but looks beautiful and I am getting excited! If anyone has good advice on shops, restaurants etc . feel free to reach-out!
the pros outweigh the cons and I'd live there in a heartbeat. I love Glasgow.
U wanr a flat all you wes to do is move im that is all
what a city
I love Scotland and mainly Glasgow.... it live own life... Scottish people are nice and proud to be Scottish.... And I support Glasgow Rangers....
Starbucks and Costa? You've lost me here.
Glasgow very lovely city, never met so many friendly strangers in such a short time.
Hastag link to website
Glasgow is a cool city.....
I belong to Glasgow dear old Glasgow town.
Where is Reba Payne ?
Just use Google maps and the public transport issues vanish. Buses can be later than advertised but they are numerous so don't wait that long. The subway is a single line circle. The train links across the city can also be integrated with ease via Google maps. Yes rain is an issue but that's Scotland all over. And NHS waiting times in Glasgow are better than most of the UK. The video had to reach a lot to get negative things to say.
Is housing expensive? What about heating costs? Food? Lot of info I didn't hear as a pro or a con in this video. Thanks!!
He spoke about food and accommodation and he said they are affordable
I would place Glasgow as one of the more expensive British cities. Not London prices, but nicer places are £1m+/- in the West End/Park. Rentals in central Glasgow also high. Suburbs are less expensive.
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I'm In the west end n rent was 400 now 500 m
@@healingandgrowth-infp4677apart from west end which area is best and affordable for family of 4s, south?
Brilliant City and the People 😎🇬🇧
If yiu really want to provide advice on Glasgow it might be useful to learn how to pronounce places like Kelvingrove Park, just saying…
Weeks or even months to NHS doesn't sound that bad when you come from México, my mom needs a knee surgery, it's urgent, she has to wait 2 years for it so...
If you move to Glasgow it will certainly FEEL like you live longer.
This would be much better with a Glaswegian Narrator,when an Englishman tries to tell you about a City Of Cutlure & European Culture Capitol. Then this is just a mere pinch what Glasgow is really like from the West End where most Students are up Byres Road. It's a vibrant young city with the best honest locals that will take you to where your going rather than explaining it,it's restaurants to Clubs & Pubs are the best in the world ( why most people that live there never leave it's that good being such a young city. The Museums to Charles Rennie Mackintosh Art College to The Main Museum in Kelvinhall to The Burrell Collection and for the Accomadation it's where you want to be as there are many places that are so plush & cheaply run to Taxis or Local Trains & the Clockwork Orange Underground. It's a city that's been re-vamped in every single area from east end to west end all new built homes to the whole town centre has been re-built costing billions as there is no other City like Glasgow now as it's like a new coin and very impressive indeed why your better going for a few weeks to sample the city before buying a beautiful home,there are 24 hour eatery's to bistros being a very cosmopolitan city and just reaps good places to see and get involved in. Glasgow for me was home for a short 17 years until family sadly passed away and got a better place not far from the city just 2- hours away as I always love seeing old friends and relatives that now everyone has cars to get you around for a great family Indian which it's famous for with so many muti- cultural food outlets and great atmosphere to go with it ,it's the main hub to go from to other places and towns up north but your never bored in the CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS.
Ask anyone for directions and they will happily take you there ❤️❤️❤️🏴🏴🏴
I leaved in Glasgow in 1995 and I would say I had one of the best experience of my life ! The people are very friendly ! Thank you Glasgow !
The place is my second home. LOVE IT
Cons:
Grey
Rainy
Windy
*>it's perfect for me* 😍
Glarsgow !! No idea were that is, guess it must be somewhere near Glasgow ! 😂
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Public transport in Glasgow is bloody good ! Don’t know where u got the idea it’s bad 🤷♂️ do you homework and you’ll be able to travel the entire central west of Scotland at reasonable prices and time
There are many parts of the city itself that it's hard to get around without a car. The southside has very few train connections, and it's impossible to get from the west end to say Paisley on public transport without going back on yourself and through the centre.
Not to mention the frequent delays and cancellations. In comparison to many other European cities, it's not a very good provision, unfortunately.
Proper people
BRING A JUMPER.....❤
In other words,great place to ,live if you don't mind the horrible weather and you have your own car.
The Glasgow city chambers , George sq side, top floor has lucifer all over the ceiling , enough said
I think public transport in Glasgow great.
Cons: houses are a rip off, job saturation in certain industries, higher income tax than England, crap weather, can't stand outside having a drink in city centre bars etc
Having lived in London, Berlin, and Glasgow, I have to say I liked Glasgow the least, unfortunately. I didn't find the people more or less friendly than other parts of the UK on balance (although Nottingham probably has the friendliest overall). A major pro was the air quality though.
The main cons I found were:
Public transport is quite badly connected outside of the centre, and there's an abundance of massive roads, which makes walking longer distances difficult.
There's not as much going on culturally as other major cities, and lots of the socialising revolves around drinking.
It's not particularly cosmopolitan, and there was less of a culture of going out after work, so it's harder to meet people that way (this could be true of a number of places though, so it isn't unique to Glasgow).
And most crucially, the weather was exceedingly poor. People often complain about London weather, but it's much milder and drier than Glasgow.
Lol you can’t compare Glasgow to London or Berlin. Both are quite bigger than Glasgow, both are capital cities, both attract more investment and more people, and both are more recognisable globally.
Glasgow is to be compared to other similarly sized British or European cities. I found it to be friendlier than other big cities in Britain, and it’s not just friendliness, but the city has a very strong personality and great humour. It doesn’t lack when it comes to cultural activity, as it’s increasingly cosmopolitan which is also reflected in the growing food scene, and the west end and the south side are buzzing, there is a growing population of young people, many of them students, many who end up staying, many of them from other British cities, smaller places in Scotland, or from all over the world. The nightlife is equally diverse, from your live music pubs, to metal, queer nights, techno and anything else a big city has. Going out after work shouldn’t be a culture but an option, since many people would rather just chill at home or with their families after a day of work, instead of drinking with the workmates.
On the other hand, Glasgow is clearly a city that has suffered post de-industrialisation, it’s sadly located in a remote corner of both Britain and Europe, and still lacks the care and investment it needs, whether it’s from the GCC, Holyrood or Westminster. A lot of aspects and areas of the city and metro area are neglected and are quite depressing. The transport can be chaotic and unreliable and the urban layout is very much a legacy of the car-centric planning era, with big roads and motorways cutting through the city, and while not every single suburb can be reached by train and many people need their cars, greater Glasgow still has the largest amount of train lines and stations of any major British city outside of London, and yes, it’s not perfect, far from it, but in terms of train service density, it’s something that places like Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham are dreaming about. Other than that, the buses are a bit shit, and the subway loop is quite limited.
The worst thing about Glasgow though is the weather.
I would definitely take Berlin over Glasgow, and would probably take London over Glasgow as well if I had a major career or cultural interest that would require me to go down south, but I wouldn’t really pick any other British cities over Glasgow, not at the moment. I’ve lived in and visited many similarly sized cities in Europe and I can say the thing that I miss the most and is something that Glasgow definitely doesn’t have is the top quality urban design, biking and public transportation in the Netherlands.
The last thing anyone needs is someone with a posh English voice pontificating on a SCOTTISH City.
What!! Expensive public transport Haha Try living in Aberdeen
Try living in dublin for rent and transportation 😢look up the difference on cost of living 😢wer robbed in Ireland 🇮🇪
Dio mio! Weather unrreliable, goodrestaurants diffocullt to find. Reliance on imppted fppd -
cffee grapes aubergones, garlic etc. What do they drink - weak beer etc. What on earth is a scottsh brwakdast? What l lingo do rhey spwaking? Mad timetable - early to bed early to rse
What happens when theaters close, mi domando;
Glasgow is mint come here noo... try possil a night oot 🤣🤣🤣
Aye thatll be right 😂
The SNP have turned it into a shit hole, and I am a proud Glaswegian.
Thay say it is the most dangerous in Scotland p
I've Edinburgh is ahead
If I had the money to live in Scotland I would grow to not like it because same problem here . Money 😂
Its museums and art galleries are nowhere near "among the best in Europe", not even among the best in the UK.
The decline of the city has been rapid .
I don’t go out that much anymore because it’s crap . Post covid is
Even worse and far too expensive.
Glasgow city centre is crumbling apart a street at a time, the amount of homeless and junkies is unreal .
15 years ago the city was amazing .
Now you can’t park , the boozers are shite and there is neds all over the place .
What a load of shite. 🤣
Sadly I agree. I used to love a day shopping there but can't stand to visit it anymore. It is looking like a sink city in the US with the same problems of junkies and homeless and general decline.
Ma signore! Glsga iis one of worst cities forfr coffee. Yes therenarens0me good rstaurajtsbut te majoity exult in ty0jcal food. Res mes, amb salutacions afci szcozsseres.
The pro was living there, the con was leaving.
no one talked about Glasgow as one of the European capitals of drugs, of drug-related deaths or drug-related crimes. I've never lived in Glasgow so please someone prove me wrong
Hmm I'm pretty sure you're thinking of england london being surely worse of them all
Horrible to hear an English accent describe Glasgow.
Drug capital of europe
Mate …..That’s Edinburgh …..
That's Edinburgh....
Y ?
That's a lie created by the politicians that sit in Westminster, desperately hoping the Scots never go Independent. The same politicians that have destroyed Britain's eçoñomy over the past 12 years.
@@ianmcdonald1538 I've lived in Glasgow my entire life. There's junkies literally everywhere. It's a disgusting city I hate it here
move out quick trust me its a bear pit
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@@vickydonohoe1372 its crap ,iv stayed nearly every where in glasgow ,its hell
Grass is always greener on the other side.People from small countries come to this city and are very grateful.I have plenty of relatives who are settle in Glasgow for more than 30 years now.Its a great place.
@@AmritenduRana31082000 great place dont make me laugh ,its not a great place ,iv just moved away after 30 years ,im glad iv left and dont miss it one bit
Where are you from originally?
dump
Garbage
propaganda
Glasgow is the most dengerus city in Scotland
🤣 Fucking nonsense.
try living in london and you will know what dangerous is
What does dengerus mean?
"Multicultural society"
As a Londoner living here for seven years, this statement seems crazy. It's the whitest place I've ever known. Which is a shame.
Did no one tell him to buy a all day ticket for the buses or even a weekly pass🤣 and its not even expensive 🤔
Certain people will only help but they will always want something in return they won't say that at the time then make it out that it was you who did a wrong I've learnt my leasson with helping most people now
Always help anyway
what a city