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Here are 20 positive things about Glasgow...
Living as I do on a small island in the Clyde estuary, Glasgow is my closest city, and it is one that I have grown to appreciate. Glasgow has plenty going for it, and some of its best qualities are easy to overlook. Here are 20 positive things about Glasgow:
1. Friendly people – Glasgow is famous for its warmth, humour and willingness to chat to strangers.
2. Wonderful sense of humour – Glaswegian humour can be wonderfully sharp, self-deprecating and entertaining.
3. Fantastic music scene – From major concerts to tiny independent venues, Glasgow has a strong musical tradition.
4. The West End – An attractive part of the city packed with cafés, restaurants, bars, independent shops and leafy streets.
5. Glasgow's architecture – Victorian buildings, sandstone tenements and the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh give the city considerable character.
6. World-class museums and galleries – Many of Glasgow's major museums and galleries offer free admission.
7. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum – One of the city's great attractions, with an eclectic collection housed in a spectacular building.
8. Glasgow Green – Britain's oldest public park provides a large open space surprisingly close to the city centre.
9. The River Clyde – The Clyde is central to Glasgow's history, particularly its famous shipbuilding heritage.
10. Great restaurants – Glasgow has an increasingly diverse food scene, ranging from traditional Scottish food to cuisines from around the world.
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11. Excellent pubs – There are countless characterful pubs, many with live music and a genuinely local atmosphere.
12. Shopping – Buchanan Street and the surrounding city centre offer a huge range of shops, while the West End has numerous independent retailers.
13. The Glasgow Subway – The little circular Subway is quirky, convenient and an important part of the city's identity.
14. Good access to Scotland's countryside – Glasgow is within relatively easy reach of Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Ayrshire and the Highlands.
15. Football passion – The rivalry between Celtic and Rangers is legendary, and football is deeply embedded in the city's culture.
16. Sporting facilities – Glasgow successfully hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games, leaving a substantial sporting legacy.
17. Universities – The city is home to respected institutions including the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde.
18. Green spaces – Despite being a major city, Glasgow has numerous parks, gardens and tree-lined areas.
19. Distinctive neighbourhoods – From the West End and Merchant City to Dennistoun and the Southside, different parts of Glasgow have their own personalities.
20. It doesn't take itself too seriously – Perhaps one of Glasgow's greatest strengths. There's a down-to-earth quality and lack of pretension that makes the city particularly appealing.
And one extra: Glasgow has an extraordinary ability to make visitors feel that they're part of the place rather than simply tourists passing through.
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