Cerberus Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 G12. Everything else is shite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hello all Wasn't sure where to put this thread exactly but this seemed right enough. Anyway, I've been looking at leaving London (standard of living is crap) and after recent visits to Glasgow, I really dig it. Since then, I've been researching my job role up there and it looks like I'd pretty much get the same money (if not more!) and have an ace standard of living. Anyway, just after some advice, be looking to move up end of March (when my lease expires). What are the pros and cons of Glasgow? Which are the best areas/worst areas to live? How can I avoid most of the old firm cretins? How is the job market (finance) generally? Do particular areas have a good community feel? Many thanks! If you drive I'd say move just outside Glasgow you'll get far more for your money. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 33 minutes ago, Girth said: Nah, no car. Plan to learn to drive whilst I'm up there. Flat for me. Not too bothered about a garden. Then look no further than Barlanark. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy boo Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 21 minutes ago, Romeo said: Hey you, Renfrew is excellent.....I've heard.. I had 20 happy years there. Much prefer Ayr now though. Anderston area of Glasgow is on the up with a mixture of traditional tenements and new blocks of flats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 7 hours ago, Girth said: Hello all Wasn't sure where to put this thread exactly but this seemed right enough. Anyway, I've been looking at leaving London (standard of living is crap) and after recent visits to Glasgow, I really dig it. Since then, I've been researching my job role up there and it looks like I'd pretty much get the same money (if not more!) and have an ace standard of living. What age are you and do you have/plan to have kids? I've been considering such a move recently for family reasons but I'd buy a flat in the city centre. However, if my weans were still wee then I'd put schools etc first. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girth Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 What age are you and do you have/plan to have kids? I've been considering such a move recently for family reasons but I'd buy a flat in the city centre. However, if my weans were still wee then I'd put schools etc first. 35. No kids but Possibly! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIEA Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Braehead is not a bad shout actually. Lot of very nice flats there, balconies overlooking the river, close to loads of amenities, cinemas, shops. 5 minutes to the airport and motorway. Tons of buses , 15 minutes into city centre. Worth a look imo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 6 hours ago, Dindeleux said: If you drive I'd say move just outside Glasgow you'll get far more for your money. Good point, Glasgow is probably the most accessible city by motorway in the UK. But if you want to live there that's a really dumb suggestion. Just keeping the balance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Well I've lived in a few areas of Glasgow so here's my opinion: Maryhill (well the student village) - Nice as long as you don't venture into Ruchazie Gorbals - Had a bad name, but mostly new flats. Not much in the way of shops / pubs although you're not far from the centre. Partick - Cheaper than West End and plenty of decent pubs, bit of a pain in the arse for parking Kinning Park - Handy for the underground Cessnock - Handy for the underground Ibrox - Handy for the underground Muirend - Bit far out of town but generally nice. Only one pub Dennistoun - Coming up in the world. My abiding memory was the amount of dog shit there .. Whitehill Street was commonly called Shitehill Street. Pollokshaws - Handy for town and if you fancy a £3.50 lunch out the Star Bar Cathcart - Lovely Battlefield - As Cathcart. Handy for buses / trains into town and parking not too bad. Less than a mile's walk to Shawlands 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason King Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Govan is the dogs testicles. The best place in Glasgow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThistleBonnet1876 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Jason King said: Govan is the dogs testicles. The best place in Glasgow. Some parts of Govan are a sh**ehole though especially this place Edited August 8, 2017 by ThistleBonnet1876 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason King Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 My dear old thing, that's Ibrox - not Govan. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiJock Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cardinal Richelieu said: Dennistoun - Coming up in the world. My abiding memory was the amount of dog shit there .. Whitehill Street was commonly called Shitehill Street. Stayed in Dennistoun for a few years - about a 20 minute walk back into George Square or down to Glasgow green. Also got the low-level train at Bellgrove to get in to Queen Street. Flats were very good value when we were looking and likely still similar now. A few nice places on duke street for grub. Would recommend. Edit - There was lots of dogshit. Edited August 8, 2017 by SamuraiJock 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 7 hours ago, Cardinal Richelieu said: Well I've lived in a few areas of Glasgow so here's my opinion: Maryhill (well the student village) - Nice as long as you don't venture into Ruchazie That's a bit of a hike. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIEA Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Sergeant Wilson said: That's a bit of a hike. That's what I thought! 9 hours ago, Cardinal Richelieu said: Well I've lived in a few areas of Glasgow so here's my opinion: Maryhill (well the student village) - Nice as long as you don't venture into Ruchazie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Do I mean Ruchill? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Glasgow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S7C Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Lived in the Gorbals for 3 years. It has a bad rep based on the past, but it's a decent area now. Mostly modern flats, close enough to walk into the city centre and I never felt unsafe living there. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason King Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 10/08/2017 at 00:29, Johnny Däpp said: Ibrox is part of Govan smart arse. Not if you are a local its not. Now run along you tedious little oik. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 8/2/2017 at 16:38, Girth said: For example, I've heard Clydebank isn't even worth looking at. The Luftwaffe had the best idea where Clydebank is concerned. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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