2006-12-04 15:09:11 · 7 answers · asked by marisam7685 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Glasgow
Hello Marisam- good question... let me see....
Oooh.. for me...absolutley definitley Glasgow!
However.. it depends on what you're looking for.
I think of Edinburgh as Scotlands answer to Disneyland, with Castles, and Palaces, pretty buildings, tartan shops and 10 tourists for every resident. Its always way overpriced, the traffic is horrendous- as it also is in Glasgow it has to be said- The shoppings isn't that great either but it does have some good if perhaps pricey hotels, restuarants and clubs. The Universities are good (but the Uni's in Glasgow are good too!)
In terms of snob-value, Edinburgh has it all!
Glasgow on the other hand is more "real" it's got everything you could want in a city with great transport links, easy access to the West of Scotland with it's beautiful scenery, fabulous shopping, great friendly people who are down to earth and will actually pass the time of day with a stranger, it's not nearly as expensive as Edinburgh in terms of housing, eating and drinking, but it's so much more diverse than Edinburgh and it feels more exciting somehow. Glasgow is "rough and ready" or chic and sleek- whatever you're looking for, in my opinion, it beats Edinburgh hands down..
Mind you, I'm sure you will also have other considerations perhaps like a job, family as well as your own preferences, likes and dislikes. Wherever you decide to go I hope it goes well for you.
Good Luck!
2006-12-07 09:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by LadyTraveller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edinburgh's more advantageous cultural or maybe with the actual shown truth that that is probably between the most eye-catching cities interior the international it lacks personality. Glasgow is slightly more advantageous "down-market" yet its human beings have a good experience of identity, the music scene's probably larger and the centers for out of doorways activities are infinetly more advantageous suited with Loch Lomond, the Firth of Clyde and the Highlands virtually bordering the city. Tourism earnings is decrease in Glasgow and, as such, so are the costs; Glasgow is likewise a larger city. to ensure the finest of Scotland: view the Black Cuilins of Skye from the mainland or watch a Hogmanay procession like Up Helly Ha on Shetland or, more advantageous accesibly, the hearth-balls at Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire.
2016-11-30 03:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by marconi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edinburgh
2006-12-05 09:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by Rev J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you prefer... Edinburgh if you're looking for a "historical" city or Glasgow if you tend to prefer contemporary stuff.
2006-12-04 15:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by Doo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends. there are more english in edinburgh than england so if thats your thing then go for it. but glasgow is a passionate city and very friendly.
2006-12-05 14:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree, it depends on what you prefer -
If you like dull-as-dishwater, can't move for tourists, vastly over-expensive, soul-less and unfriendly, then go for Edinburgh.
If you like vibrant, exciting, friendly and modern, then go for Glasgow.
2006-12-05 02:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OBAN, Queen of the Highlands, belch!, sorry .can I have another dram lassie? Ta.
what was the ? oh aye, I prefer Edinburgh .
2006-12-05 02:57:49 · answer #7 · answered by obanlassie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋