neighbouring areas
| Airdrie | Carluke | Lanark | Shotts |
| Bellshill | Coatbridge | Larkhall | Strathaven |
| Biggar | Hamilton | Motherwell | Wishaw |
other areas in UK
Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley is one of Europe's most exciting and beautiful places, combining the energy and sophistication of an international city with some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery. The city was voted 'Favourite UK City 2006' by Condé Nast traveller readers. Glasgow is considered to be an architectural dream: Victorian red and honey sandstone buildings, Italianate steeples and medieval spires sit harmoniously with neo-gothic towers, the Art Nouveau of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the titanium, glass and steel of the contemporary city. Glaswegians have a reputation for friendliness and always providing a warm welcome. Wherever you come from to search for property for sale in Glasgow, you'll soon treat the city as your home from home.
The estate agents in Glasgow say the city is more cosmopolitan and modern than its capital neighbour. The city is also one of Europe's top 20 financial centres and home to many of Scotland's leading businesses, offering plenty of employment opportunities for people relocating from other towns. Whatever your preference is, Glasgow property is available in many different styles. There are a number of new developments of luxury apartments and townhouses for sale in the city centre, mews cottages and apartments in older properties above commercial outlets. If city centre living isn't for you, there are plenty of houses for sale in Glasgow's suburbs, including modern semi detached family houses, older terraced houses, spacious detached villa style modern houses and bungalows. The regeneration of Glasgow Harbour is creating a new waterside development which mixes homes, offices, shops, restaurant, bars and parks. The development's contemporary architecture, including two landmark towers, has been carefully designed to complement the existing skyline.
Amenities for properties in Glasgow
People with shopping on their list of priorities when looking to buy Glasgow property will quickly discover it is a shopper's paradise, with all the big retail names resident in the city. It is recognised as Scotland's major shopping destination and a visit to one of the designer malls such as Buchanan Galleries or Princes Square will bring a touch of style to the overall shopping experience. Other retail "must sees" include the St Enoch and Braehead Centres, Buchanan and Argyle Streets and the Merchant City.
In Glasgow, sport is an important part of the city's culture. Home to Celtic and Rangers football clubs, as well as local team Partick Thistle, the city has facilities for all types of sport and is currently bidding to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Glasgow is one of the cultural destinations of Europe, and has a portfolio of more than twenty museums and galleries - many of them free - including the unique Burrell Collection, Mackintosh House and the contemporary Gallery of Modern Art. The Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra are all resident in Glasgow. Theatres include the famous Citizens', the Tron, the Arches and the Tramway as well as the traditional Theatre Royal, the Pavilion and the King's Theatre. Concert venues include the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, the Royal Concert Hall and the newly-renovated City Halls and Fruitmarket. Night owls meanwhile can groove until the small hours at a host of club venues covering the entire dance spectrum, from garage and techno to house and retro.
Glasgow's location means you are just 25 minutes from the Clyde coast and 40 minutes from Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and routes to the Highlands and the Cairngorms, where there is access to hillwalking, climbing, sailing and golf, and in the in the right conditions, skiing and snowboarding slopes are within three hours' drive.
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Transport for Glasgow
By road, the main M74 north/south motorway allows quick, easy access to the entire region. Glasgow is served by two mainline stations: Glasgow Central Station and Glasgow Queen Street Station, with direct routes to London's Euston and King's Cross Stations, Edinburgh, and to the Highlands. Glasgow International Airport is located just eight miles west of Glasgow City Centre and combined with Edinburgh airport services direct flights from many European cities. Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is located thirty miles south of Glasgow. A railway station is adjacent to the Airport with regular direct trains to the city centre.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Glasgow, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Edinburgh, Motherwell and Hamilton.
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1 bedroom flat in James Morrison Street, Glasgow - Offers in excess of £79,950
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3 bedrooms house in Waverley, CALDERWOOD, EAST KILBRIDE - Offers in excess of £113,000
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2 bedrooms flat in Moir Street, Gallowgate, Glasgow - Offers in excess of £115,000
***Home report avaliable***the merchant city is the most sought after part of glasgow's thriving city centre and those properties that are situated in and around the merchant city are most...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Bridgegate Path, Glasgow - Asking price of £95,000
**Home report available**rarely available traditional flat within close proximity to the merchant city. ... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Drygate, Glasgow - Offers in excess of £74,500
***Home report available***rarely available and well presented top floor flat within refurbished building. The accommodation on offer comprises reception hallway, lounge with balcony, kitchen,...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Garth Street, Merchant City, Glasgow - Offers in excess of £95,000
***Home report available***the merchant city is the most sought after residential location in the city centre area due to its excellent facilities such as transport routes, bars, restaurants,...... view full details
bedrooms flat in Garth Street, Merchant City, Glasgow - Asking price of £79,995
Rarely available studio flat within the heart of the Merchant City, this well presented apartment enjoys a top floor position and offers accommodation comprising reception hallway, living space...... view full details
6 bedrooms house in KIrkton Park, VILLAGE, EAST KILBRIDE - Asking price of £230,000
**** Rarely available in a highly desirable & sought after location ** viewings essential ****a&m home connexions are delighted at offering to the market place this substantially...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Leverngrove Court, Glasgow,Glasgow - Offers in the region of £147,500
*** Modern semi villa, popular residential setting, bright spacious lounge/dining room, modern fitted kitchen, utility room, downstairs wc, three bedrooms, attractive family bathroom, gch, dg,...... view full details
