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For many years, Glasgow tended to be overlooked in favour of Scottish capital Edinburgh, but a number of cultural initiatives, landmark events and extensive redevelopment projects have transformed this industrial city into one of the most vibrant and dynamic places to live not only in Scotland, but in the whole UK.
If you're thinking of relocating to Glasgow, or even just visiting, you'll be spoiled for choice with places to stay and to visit, with so many neighbourhoods in the city centre and further afield offering markedly different experiences - so it can pay to take your time and carefully consider the decision. If you're thinking of renting in Glasgow city centre, you'll find the area easy to navigate with its logical grid system and you'll never be too far from all the high street outlets, restaurants and nightlife venues you need.
Just outside of the main centre, there's still enormous variety in Glasgow's central neighbourhoods before you even get to the outer boroughs. The East End is one of the city's biggest success stories, having been redeveloped significantly to overcome the problems of overcrowding and poverty that once characterised the area, and also houses some of the city's most popular landmarks and venues - from the Barrowland Ballroom to Celtic FC stadium.
Glasgow's West End can be appealing to those who love a little culture, and although the area is most commonly associated with tourists, it can also be one of the best places to find flats to rent in Glasgow, especially if you're a fan of architecture.
If you're looking for more options in Glasgow city centre and beyond, head towards the banks of the mighty River Clyde that snakes through the city, which has been the site of the city's biggest redevelopment projects in recent years. The Clyde Waterfront is being viewed by many as a renaissance for the city, creating all manner of new business opportunities as well as residential prospects to create a whole new community within central Glasgow that will be interesting to watch grow in the years to come.
Glasgow is a diverse and eclectic city, rich in heritage and culture, and can be a rewarding place to live - for both the long- and short-term. The city has had its problems in the past, but with the help of urban redevelopment projects, many neighbourhoods that formerly carried negative associations are now trend-setting areas in the bustling metropolis.
Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
