A great time at firhill is a questionable statement for any person. The city today is very safe by modern standards, but like any city, common sense applies. If you do need to visit the Gorbals, it is best to stay in well-lit areas and avoid walking alone at night. I use the subway to get to and from work every day, and use it regularly in the evenings (at least 3 times per week) and I haven't ever witnessed any problems. Mainly, I see a collection of three major cultures living quite peacefully together: White Scottish families, Chinese students, and Muslim families. Myself and my partner are seriously contemplating moving to Glasgow from London later this year. I’ve worked through what I think is every suggestion and amendment (including the spelling errors…), and I’ve made this latest version. You get the odd bam. Free I assume. The very second moment I’m out, I start seeing Junkies molesting people. If you get a local hire company just pay the extra for one of the armoured cars and you'll be fine. Never any bother whatsoever, and at night I'm usually the only one in the park. I know every place has their deprived areas and such but is Possil really that bad? Asking as I’m not from Glasgow. Older people on ground floor properties will usually put you in the picture. Theres usualy always space down at Ferry Road if you dont mind the 5min walk up. Also under cover and dry! I personally like to use the bike racks inside Central Station, especially the upper tier. dheidshot • 8 yr. There's good bits and bad bits. Glasgow is also revered around the globe for its rich culture and is even one of the only two cities in Scotland If you are using public transport, on the 57 bus route but a 20 minute walk for a train. Darnley itself, not so much. I don't care about pubs/cafés, as it's so close to town which has everything, just looking for somewhere I can feel safe coming home to. Map of Glasgow City (updated from your feedback) Thank you to everyone on Reddit Glasgow for their help with my first draft of this map. This area has a reputation for being rough and dangerous, with a high level of crime. After 9pm it's like the Gaza strip out there at night. • 4 yr. The community is great, mix of aging population and young / mid age families. It was late around 9:30 and I didn't know if it was safe to walk back home. For instance, some kids made monkey gestures towards me, and an old man whispered "Chinese takeaway" to Hi All, I am planning to buy a house in a new development in Laurieston area of Glasgow. I also hear a lot of English accents and then the rest of the demographic seems to be made up of the general mix of people that sprin Possilpark. It's safe, despite having slightly rougher areas surrounding it. Personally I don't find its especially dangerous or safe compared to other UK cities I've lived in. Max's Bar and La Cheetah (club), Berkeley Suite (club) , Brewdog bars are OK but a bit overpriced for what you get, Drygate (microbrewery) is a decent bar, Howling Wolf has a good atmosphere and is a jazz bar that's open til 3AM (one of the few bars that is open so late, only nightclubs tend to operate until late), Nice n Sleazys, Slouch Downtown_Ferret2229. Old Kilpatrick is probably still the top place to live in Clydebank, followed by Parkhall/Hardgate IMO. Not sure why you used cambuslang and castlemilk as examples as those are well-known to be really violent areas. 4. So he always comes into threads like this to badmouth the Admittedly Byres Rd is not the most cycle friendly road at the moment. There is an old cliche that Glasgow is the rough, industrial city and Edinburgh is the nice, cultured city. Yes I would say it is, stayed there for years no trouble apart from 1 or 2 drunk bams now and again, but you get that everywhere in Glasgow. Honest opinions on Glasgow. That’s technically Drumoyne, I think. Generally feel pretty safe in Glasgow, very very rarely had any bother coming in and out of gay bars or if holding partners hand. If you're getting the train back from Glasgow Central this takes approx 1hr 15mins. com If you just act casual with them and keep moving, they'll leave you alone. We've heard from lots of people that it's an amazing city, but we don't have a lot of experience firsthand. It's definitely caught between the old rough east end residents and the gentrified youth that's moving in. Shawlands/strathbungo is a bit more expensive but is def the centre of the action. Progress on tackling youth violence in Scotland is slowing as young people struggle to access “safe spaces”, according to a new report. Hey all, I just moved to a friends flat in Dalriada Crescent. How has the area and it's safety improved over the years. ) Might be an out there suggestion but Stirling has some nice flats and fairly agreeable council tax. Yes, Dennistoun is fantastic. Reply. • 9 yr. I'm sure its not as bad as it used to be in the 1990s. 6. Totally avoid. Occasionally giggle or comment from drunken neds but nothing threatening. Archived post. I lived there till I was in my 20’s and while it does have some rough areas it’s not as bad as most people say. We already have a massive train network (largest outside london in the UK) and loads of railway lying dormant, a central subway, and bus lanes. PepperJacs. I grew up on Seedhill Road and it was great, but the closer you get to Glasgow Road and Paisley Grammar it does get a bit rougher. If you’re renting then Govan improving in 5 years time has no real tangible benefit to you. Opposite Lenzie terrace. Glasgow is a vibrant city full of art and culture, as is Edinburgh. I will be there between 4th -12th of July 2022 and this will be my first time in Scotland. Glasgow stands as Scotland 's biggest city, despite not being its capital. When Drumchapel (Easterhouse, Castlemilk, Red Rd etc) were built, getting a house 2. Used to be a letting agent and it was common knowledge that street was an absolute no go. East Kilbride is not a good area to bring up a family. You'll be fine. There's Racists everywhere there's people in the world. While I met many friendly people, I also experienced some discrimination. See full list on travelness. The good, the bad and the funny. I looked at loads of properties all around the city etc and still went to Springburn believe it or not ha! So far so good, no issues and actually quite quiet where I am. In the city centre you should be fine. The study, by researchers at the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Open University, examined the past, present and future of violence reduction in Scotland and found that while Absolutely it's safe, and I find it more pleasant than the bus system too. It's a firmly working class, lower middle class area. You can park in hyndland and walk down. Kings park, thortonhall, thornliebank, clarkston, busby, parts of EK, west-end, merchant city are all places I'd rather stay than springburn or Eastehouse. Industrial, not very residential, not many amenities close by. TimmyFarlight. Overall, I find it pretty decent and safe. Share. Polis Scotland won't shoot you for the colour of your skin though. Me and my friend were drunk and joking and carying on with each other and some guy said "is there a problem here" and he had a little blade, and we were like "no! I personally would chap the doors in your close and get a vibe. That said, I'm a large white male, I appreciate I'm probably the least vulnerable kind of person there is. Lived on Hillside Road and never had any issues whatsoever. It’s the classic Glasgow story really that can be applied to all of the big housing schemes. As of 2022, Glasgow is a relatively safe city to visit and live in. It isn’t as bad as Sparrow Run, and I’m sure there are worse areas, but I’ve definitely noticed this neighborhood going downhill since I moved here in 2010. Possibly because they don't carry firearms as standard. Dalriada Crescent, and Glasgow Safety. The West End is wealthy, so likely to attract ne'erdowells even though they don't live there. There are 2 main train stations in Glasgow. I’m in Glasgow Pines and it’s definitely not great here. Welcome to the Glasgow subreddit. •. I will visit Glasgow for the first time, please help me out! Hello everyone. I used to live in Faifley, then lived in North Kilbowie. Filming. Everything depends on the individual block and your neighbours'. Should also say everyone is very friendly and it's a very dog friendly area. let's start with integrated ticketing and smarter interchanges between modes. I've been on Old Shettleston Road for 5 years, it's fine, no rowdier than anywhere else in Glasgow. Depends on what you value! Best value for money are Battlefield / Mount Florida / Cathcart. dejmjin • 8 yr. I am just wondering if the area is still rough. From Coventry, London is only one hour away by train, or one and a half on the cheaper route, or two hours on the very much cheaper mega bus. The smell on dry summer days is horrible. Ignore the poster saying Glasgow is violent and dirty - many years ago he went on a tinder date with Glasgow and the city dipped ten minutes in after saying it was going to the toilet. As a resident of Maryhill most of it is but as other commentators have said you get some bellends. most of rutherglen is ok. It was once the industrial center of Britain but has since changed to be a tourist destination as well as a commercial center. Mainly older folks and families. ‘the best Chinese is X, the best Indian is X and the I've lived in Partick for a mere 9 months now. Mar 6, 2023 · A comprehensive safety guide. Gardenhall, Hairmyers, Mossneuk are the best areas of East Kilbride. 2. There's a few cretins about, as with everywhere, but it's a safe place and Viccy Road is buzzing all hours of the day, shops open late etc and you'll not be that far from the train station by the sounds of things. Also a minimum wage worker. I used to live in Dennistoun. Don't think it'll feel terribly unsafe but wouldn't be my top choice of picks either. • 5 yr. Rutherglen does not have the same 'up and coming' feeling. There's not a huge amount to do there, so your travelling into the city if you want to go to the cinema, pubs or cultural things. Define nice. I live in a nice listed building with 2 bedrooms and pretty low bills, comes to £650 for rent. Glasgow itself is a great central location for exploring the rest of Scotland. thanks - sent you a pm :) Reply. 5 miles from the town centre to the edge of the city and it can vary from street to street. I've always walked everywhere and never had any issues (obviously keep your wits about you at night), the cheaper rent for an area with really good transport links, a lovely park and these days some lovely pubs/cafes/restaurants I think is well under rated. People are being unhelpful tits, it's absolutely fine (source: am young woman) - enjoy! It's the Purge here 365 days a year. Good luck! 6. Yeh if you drive go a bit further out. Into the bargain, there are multiple cameras at every station, and often staff hanging around. Check out simd website which give a basic overview of the good, decent and bad areas around Glasgow. While it’s nowhere near as dreary as people expect, it’s wetter than cities to the East like Edinburgh, and winters can be extremely cold. e. Dumbarton Rd in Partick safe for female? I will be moving from Edinburgh to Glasgow soon and will be renting a flat in Partick (in the area near Thornwood) and was wondering if Dumbarton Road would be safe for a female at night/in the dark. Ended up sharing a taxi with a woman who also missed her bus and she goes ‘oh so you’re new here’ and starts giving me the lowdown - you know the kind…. More recently, the Glasgow central station was considered the most dangerous in Europe. Then there is Coatdyke, Coatridge Sunnyside and Blarhill where you can catch trains into Queen Street low level or to Edinburgh. Good bus connections to Coventry city centre, and Leamington. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Sewage and Dump nearby would put me off completely. There is bike parking in the Buchanan Galleries car park. Those staying at the property can also take advantage of complimentary wireless internet during their stay. Tollcross is a decent place to stay and if i was offered a house in the street you mentioned i would take it and i would feel safe there. Glasgow is a bit "cooler", whereas Edinburgh is a bit more "safe". If I was in your position I would go to Glasgow School of Art. I've lived pretty centrally for well over 10 years now and I've never had any bother. ADMIN MOD. I've bought tickets for the Guns n' Roses show in Glasgow and I've decided to spend a couple of days in your beautiful city as well. It is also known for its poverty and social problems. Pollok has always been a rough area. I got into a chat about it with a taxi driver who was giving me an education of his 3 decades of taxi-ing. Things like avoiding unlit parks at night apply worldwide. I’ve just moved to Springburn from London. The old tenements in Glasgow were decaying and most didn’t even have their own toilets. But you get those anywhere. You can hear a pin drop at night. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Very very. Was waiting for a bus that never turned up, first week living in the area. Advice And Discussion Post For International Students. Award. Most of the East end is the same, with a few rougher areas, but also a few greatly exaggerated and you should generally be safe to explore wherever you like. He never had any bother from anyone. The council built Drumchapel to help ease overpopulation in the inner city. Likewise a lot of the newer builds in Port Glasgow are alright, with all the shops etc right nearby for convenience. Subway is safe to use at all times, really. 728 votes, 47 comments. The city centre is a dump. It really isn't true. Lots of places will offer student discounts from shops, to cafes to gyms. Coming from shawlands you'll find the high street / pubs / cafes desperate. But it's probably 2 or 3 days of the year it's like that. The United Kingdom as a whole is known for its grey, sometimes depressing weather, and Glasgow is no exception. It’s not the worst place in the world but as you’ll be able to tell from there replies nobody is telling you it’s a great place to live. Have lived in central London for the last 5 years but moving back to Clydebank next month; perhaps I'm now out of touch but I'll I've been going there close to daily over the last year at all sorts of hours. Parkhouse, Whitacres, Southpark Village are all nice estates. Good place to die by the sounds of it. The schools are poor, overall poverty and deprivation is severe and crime is at epidemic levels. Too many areas to name. Eve Livingston. Not rough. There’ll likely be a place somewhere you can afford with more going for it than Govan. 100% as a 22 year old who has been going out in glasgow for years never felt unsafe here there is always enough people around to feel safe in the city centre, obviously don’t walk down dark streets alone etc but never had a problem As long as you mind your own business you will be safe anywhere in Glasgow. It's pretty safe and gentrified here and worth a visit. May 30, 2023 · The Gorbals is another area that you should avoid in Glasgow. Five of you. London and back is easily done in a day. Just wondering if there is an option for you to ditch the car completely. Also just a heads up that if you're travelling by train there's a big time difference. I have plenty, but one that sticks out is very boring but wholesome. It's so safe it's almost boring. If it’s the house that’s just been placed on the market, I think it’s a steal could do a lot worse, they’re massive inside and the gardens are huge. Would like to know about the accommodation, go-to spots to meet new people, best food in and out of Glasgow's, transport facilities, clubs and bars to hangout at, places Theres probably about 3 or 4 streets i wouldnt recommend walking down on a hot sunny day when everybodys tanked up but thats the same as everywhere. Wee bit more expensive to live in, and to drink in as it's maybe still seen as a "trendy" area, but I think it has a good vibe, lots of different scenes, lots of different influences, and styles, so lots to like as far as I'm concerned 5. News from various UK news sources JohnRCC. Although this hasn’t always been the case, In a 2005 report, international organizations named the city the “murder capital of Europe” and called it a dangerous city. Overtoun park is nearby and quite nice but obviously not a patch on pollock park. AS safe and as dangerous as any big city. Maryhill stretches about 3. 511 subscribers in the NewsOfTheUK community. Seems to be some kind of sexual assault reported every other week in Glasgow these days. It's one of the most CCTV'd places in the country and very well lot so it's usually good. It has a couple of decent enough pubs (Gardenhall, Byre), there’s a big park in the middle of it for kids and dogs and walking or whatever, it’s walking distance to the hairmyers train station, you have easy access to M77, it’s around a 20 minute drive to the city centre. Give us an idea of where the flat is and we can help you. For the United Kingdom of Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) and Northern Ireland; News, Politics, Economics, Society, Business, Culture, discussion and anything else UK related. There is lochs l, beaches and munroes all within an hour or so away from Glasgow by car or public transport. A lot of international students at Glasgow are from Asia so there'll be plenty of people in the same situation as you. Spent the majority of my life in Pollok and even went to high school with people from this street. I would avoid Clyde hostel unless you like living on the edge (but, to be fair, I am absolutely judging a book by it's cover in this case). • 2 yr. JohnnyClarkee. shopping centre and swimming. A 2-bed flat would be anywhere between £400-£600 pcm. Glasgow certainly has a reputation but that goes back 20-30 years when things were much worse off. 30am. My old flatmate was a Norn Irish Catholic republican Celtic fan and we lived on Paisley Road West round the corner from Kinning Park Subway. The weather isn’t ideal. He sat there for two hours waiting for Glasgow to come back, and has never gotten over the humiliation. Regular helicopter landings, over the course of a year at least one per day, and you will occasionally hear them through the night and could potentially wake you. I’m not going to keep reposting this (it would get annoying for We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The hotel has 7 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Planning to go out tomorrow night to watch PL game in some pub. Sort by: Scratchlox. I know it has a "rough" and "druggie" reputation, but so does Govanhill, and I never had any bother living there. Apr 8, 2024 · Cathedral House Hotel | Best Hotel in East End. If you're getting a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh this takes approx 50minutes. Went shopping and waited for a bus for one hour near ibrox and couldn't get any. Had to catch an expensive cab. Apply basic common sense (i. The reality of East Kilbride is that it's very, very bad. Any thoughts on if it is a good idea to invest 230+k pounds in a house in Laurieston with a 5 year perspective in mind. Seedhill itself is a bit of a mix. This is my schedule: I've lived alone in the East End, not far from your viewing area, for 6 almost entirely uneventful years. Glasgow isn't free of racism, let's not delude ourselves, but you should have a great time at Firhill. Is it safe to rent through Open Rent where apparently we deal directly with the landlord? Asking as I have always dealt with a letting agent in between and found that to have a process/method and they mostly are the ones who take care of any repairs, etc, liaise with this landlord and so on. Rutherglen as a whole is fine, tbh. Most of Glasgow’s rep dates back to much rougher days, but is no longer deserved. Plenty of parks for kids, gets rougher as you get into shettleston but not many bam’s about springboig. Quiet to the point of being boring but that's not a bad thing. You tend to get some riffraff on matchdays but if you keep your head down you'll be fine, other than that they're decent communities. Bit of a no man's land. Its also much busier in the summer when the light nights are here, this is a double-edged Close to the train station, Tesco, Lidl, and the fort. (To clarify, this is a tongue in cheek comment not to be taken seriously). Nah it’s kl some bits a Darnley used to be rough but generally decent. For everything Glasgow and the West. That entire block is more or less a brothel, so probs full of the kinda cunts you don’t want to meet. Conveniently situated, Cathedral House Hotel offers easy access to Glasgow’s popular sightseeing areas. A little more residential but still within walking distance to lots of restaurants/shops etc. stegga. Glaswegians will tell you that every area of Glasgow is fantastic and go bananas if any criticises the city. Handy for the town, if that's even a thing any more. General answer; North Glasgow - roughest Eastend - slightly less rough Southside - even less rough Westend - least rough and most expensive Suburbs - varies wildly. Is glasgow safe? Im 27 years old and the whole time ive been hanging out in glasgow ive had a knife pulled on me once. By the enterence to John Lewis's collection point and under the nose of the car park pay office so probibly safe. If you can handle the city centre, you can handle bridgeton. Standard answer: 'Not as bad as it used to be and there are some nice bits, just use common sense and you'll be fine. 1)control drinking culture and severely dial it down 2) really get under control of litter and other things people leave ie vomit and junkie detritus 3)improve subway 4) crunch down on the massive 6 lane 1 way roads that exist in the city centre for some reason and replace it with 2/1 Lane. Glasgow is a very safe city for students, but the usual rules apply of there are run-down areas far away from the university that you wouldn't want (or need) to be visiting without reason. I stay there now, although not near to Alexandra Park. I live on Aitken St and it's honestly fine as long as you're not a snob and can put up with the odd harmless character, a dash of teenagers walking past blaring music on the way to Ally park and a scattering of broken glass. I live just off the parade and in staying here for quite a few years Ive never had an issue. Apart from that, you're pretty safe here. no walking home alone, blind drink; if you can afford booze, you can afford a taxi). Not sure if it's safe to walk back home at night. Close to. Edinburgh is only an hour away too for some touristy things. There are a couple of rough suburbs, but you aren’t likely to go there by accident. i takke my dog out in the park at about ten pm every night and not had any bad situations lol. It most certainly is worse than other areas. But apart from that, Warwick gets very good rankings, and has a wonderful setting. Trains on this line are more frequent, arriving every 10/15 minutes and take about 20/25 minutes or, if you get the express train 15 minutes into Glasgow and 55 minutes into Edinburgh. Mostly well looked after properties and friendly people. The most dangerous threats here are the petty thefts and the possible danger of a terrorist attack. I am also a brown individual, who grew up in Glasgow, and I never had any issues in that area of the city. The place on photos seemed nice, but today I was scouting the area (getting to know where everything was), and saw nothing concerning. Wondering if y'all could give good tips and advice for new incoming students in 2024 to pursue their Masters in Glasgow. Pretty much as safe as the rest of Glasgow. Two equidistant train stations, Big Tesco and motorway connection, very convenient at the expense of not being a trendy part of town. I want to understand if it is a safe area to live in with a family. Come over and check out Glasgow Green, Drygate and West Breweries, and Celinos Italian restaurant and Dennistoun BBQ. I live in Ibrox/Govan (pretty much on the boundary) and it's alright. Also between 9 and 10 is pretty quiet because anyone who's out will still be in a pub. check out the university accommodations. Nov 7, 2023 · Glasgow is a very safe city, especially for tourists. I used to live in Dennistoun more than 10 years ago and I loved the atmosphere of Glasgow. It probably depends on the street and the close, much like everywhere in Glasgow. Avoid parks at night. PM if you want more info on the area. If you are commuting back from work, generally its safe as there are an abundance of runners, dog walkers, cyclists, etc about at tea time there is little bother then. Oct 17, 2022 · 1. You get the usual punters but that’s the case for pretty much all of Glasgow. 155K subscribers in the glasgow community. Ok, Glasgow had a reputation as a hard city, and some like to keep up that image but it's 2022, we all know the city has it's rough bits but on the whole it's a safe,cosmopolitan city with a smattering of dafties like any other big city. I’m quite worried if for example if I would need to work late and needed to walk home alone. Not really, no. 11. ago. For as long as I can remember, Possil has been a no no - suggested to be a place to fear. It's boggin. It’s easily overlooked mate. Greenock's West End is lovely right enough, and since it's not in a city still quite affordable for decent flats and houses. They normally let over the summer and tend to be a bit safer feeling than a general hostel. Merchant city is a good area. It is a bit of a war zone when rangers won the league, fireworks waking you up at 8. Most people are sound and keep to themselves. . Not any more unsafe than any other parts of Glasgow closeish to the city centre. 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