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Welcome to New Homes Glasgow, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Glasgow. The city of Glasgow is located in central Scotland and is the largest city in the country. It is also viewed as Scotland’s commercial capital and is the second largest retail centre in the UK. Glasgow is also considered to be Scotland’s only conurbation. With a growing population in excess of 580,000 people, there is a growing demand for new homes in Glasgow. It’s not only a great place to live but also a popular place to visit and is considered to be one of the largest tourist destinations in the country, with plenty of culture and attractions to offer. With regular trains connecting to London, Manchester and Edinburgh; new homes in Glasgow offer you a transport hub that allows you to commute to these cities with some ease by road, rail and by air. With spectacular scenery and coastal views literally on your doorstep, Glasgow is also only 42 miles away from the capital, Edinburgh, making it a perfect place to live, study, work and visit. The most famous and visited Glasgow property has to be the Glasgow Science Centre. The science complex consists of not only the tallest building in Scotland, The Glasgow Tower, but is also home to the Science Mall and an IMAX Cinema. The complex is part of an redevelopment of the original Pacific Quay, which was previously a cargo port better known as the Prince's Dock. Another famous Glasgow property is the National Gallery of Modern Art. Opened in 1996, the Gallery offers many temporary exhibitions and workshops, which are inspired by local and international artists. The Gallery is one of the most visited contemporary art gallery in the UK. A fine section of new homes are not the only thing that Glasgow has to offer. It is also the home to football teams, Queen Park F.C and rivals Rangers F.C and Rugby Union team, Glasgow Warriors. Glasgow was also the European Capitol of Culture during 1990. Education is another good reason to buy a new home in Glasgow. With close proximity to University of Glasgow, Glasgow has an abundance of local primary, secondary and private schools, which are ideal if you are searching for new home in Glasgow to suit all the family.
AREAS OR SUBURBS OF GLASGOW Glasgow South Glasgow East Glasgow West Glasgow North Cumbernauld Uddingston Gavan Partick Whiteinch Temple Famous People from Glasgow… Baldwin of Exeter – Former Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Hudson – Painter Samuel Cousins – Engraver William Kingdon Clifford – Mathematician Eva Luckes – Former Matron of the London Hospital and Pioneer of training of Nurses. Irene Vanbrugh – Actress William Temple – Former Archbishop of Canterbury Tony Burrows – Singer/musician Clare Morrall – Novelist Michael Caines – Chef and Restauranteur Chris Martin – Singer with the Band Coldplay Robin Davis – Pianist Jim Causley – Folk Singer Tim Shaw – American Football Player Robert Stone – Composer William Peryam – Lawyer Richard Hooker – Anglican Theologian George Hakewill – Author CLOSE TO GLASGOW Renfrew – 8 miles Hawkhead – 9 miles Paisley – 10 miles Newton Mearns – 12 miles Motherwell – 15 miles Dumbarton – 20 miles Greenock – 25 miles Falkirk – 25 miles Stirling – 30 miles
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