... if there was more of a mix, but there are too many students. If rents were cheaper many more young professionals would live there, I'm sure. However, apart from that it has everything you could want other than a good indy bookshop (plenty of second hand ones though!)

visit Glasgows west end and you will find a plethora of interesting people and places.In the Oran Mor,the large church at the top of Byres Road,you will meet many actors artists and playwrights and enjoj live theatre at the play a pie and a pint or catch one of the varied live acts of all types and ages.Go down ashton... More

The West End is a wonderful and vibrant part of Glasgow with many great bars, restaurants, parks and attractions. It is also full of beautiful old buildings such as the main building of the University of Glasgow. I feel lucky to live in such a nice area.

We like Brel, Cafe Andaluz, zizzi and the Bookclub. All have a great vibe and cocktails galore. Little Italy has amazing cakes and good coffee.

Lovely vibrant part of glasgow lots off students soo loads of different shops lovely grand buildings and parks and gardens can be busy due too students but dont let this put you off just adds to te atmoshere

Disappointed to see empty shops in this once thriving street - sign of the times ? However, Botanic gardens well worth a visit - also the University has a fine Chapel and some interesting museums. Good eating places around Ashton Lane.

Good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Particularly worth a visit if you like bookshops, charity shops, music shops.

If you've never visited the West End, you've never been to Glasgow. Byres Road is the epicentre and all around there are good restaurants to suit all tastes and purses, great pubs, all sorts of shops - clothes, jewellery, crafts, food, books, vintage, etc, etc. Then there's the splendid Botanic Gardens and of course Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the... More

So much more cosmopolitan than the city centre and lots more fun. Quirky bars and nice bistros. Im sure the subways runs into the city centre and maybe the airport. Not too sure of that one though