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Glasgow may be in the words of Frankie Boyle "like Blade Runner without the special effects" but it is worth noting that it is definitely one of the friendliest

Glasgow may be in the words of Frankie Boyle "like Blade Runner without the special effects" but it is worth noting that it is definitely one of the friendliest cities, whereas here in Edinburgh we might have one of the most beautiful cities in the world but the inhabitants tend to be comparatively grim of mood.

jermaustin1 7y ago
And a large Glasgow City Centre apartment about half of the price of a similar apartment in Edinburgh. Making urbanization a lot more affordable. That said, moving 30 minutes out of Glasgow (Kilmarnock), you can get a similar end unit apartment for a third of the cost in Glasgow walking distance to a direct line to Glasgow. And here I am in the States driving 50 miles a day and paying triple for my house what a nice City Centre flat costs in Edinburgh.
- arethuza 7y ago
  ~30 mins by train from Edinburgh Haymarket gets you across to Fife - which is where we moved from central Edinburgh ~3 years ago.
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stevekemp 7y ago
Edinburgh folk aren't that bad, unless it is festival time. Though I admit getting drunk in Glasgow usually leads to more random encounters and general chitchat than Edinburgh, unless you're lucky enough to be in Leith!
bryanmgreen 7y ago
Glasgow has the friendliest folk! I was just visiting and some delightful older Glaswegian ladies were seating next to me at dinner and noticed I was eating alone. Next thing I know, I (nearly 30 years old) am accepting their (mid-late 50s) invite to go to speakeasy they had reservations for. Glaswegians are no joke. Such a fun night. People make the place.
test1235 7y ago
I wonder if that's something to do with the number of tourists? Londoners have a reputation for being unfriendly towards strangers, but having lived there a few years, I can understand the frustration when walking around the streets.

jermaustin1 7y ago

And a large Glasgow City Centre apartment about half of the price of a similar apartment in Edinburgh. Making urbanization a lot more affordable. That said, moving 30 minutes out of Glasgow (Kilmarnock), you can get a similar end unit apartment for a third of the cost in Glasgow walking distance to a direct line to Glasgow. And here I am in the States driving 50 miles a day and paying triple for my house what a nice City Centre flat costs in Edinburgh.

arethuza 7y ago
~30 mins by train from Edinburgh Haymarket gets you across to Fife - which is where we moved from central Edinburgh ~3 years ago.

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stevekemp 7y ago

Edinburgh folk aren't that bad, unless it is festival time. Though I admit getting drunk in Glasgow usually leads to more random encounters and general chitchat than Edinburgh, unless you're lucky enough to be in Leith!

bryanmgreen 7y ago

Glasgow has the friendliest folk! I was just visiting and some delightful older Glaswegian ladies were seating next to me at dinner and noticed I was eating alone. Next thing I know, I (nearly 30 years old) am accepting their (mid-late 50s) invite to go to speakeasy they had reservations for. Glaswegians are no joke. Such a fun night. People make the place.

test1235 7y ago

I wonder if that's something to do with the number of tourists? Londoners have a reputation for being unfriendly towards strangers, but having lived there a few years, I can understand the frustration when walking around the streets.