GLASGOW SOUTH SIDE

From Cathcart to Crookston, thereís something in the south side of Glasgow to tempt the home buyer

Although Glasgowís west end has traditionally stolen most of the headlines, anybody familiar with the cityís south side will tell you that this corner of the city is as desirable as its illustrious neighbour across the Clyde. The names of classic south side suburbs roll off the tongue ñ Langside, Dumbreck and Pollokshields being three of the finest ñ and even those unfamiliar with living in these long-established districts will quickly come to understand the appeal of having a home in these areas.

Certain characteristics define the south side ñ high numbers of sizeable detached villas, wide leafy avenues, and an abundance of history, from Pollok Park to Hampden Park. Residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to nightlife, transport and entertainment, and the blend of Victorian sandstone architecture and sleek modern apartment complexes ensures everyone can find a home that perfectly suits their lifestyle and character. Meanwhile, that elusive and indefinable ìbuzzî, which residents of Glasgowís west end used to cherish as their own, has spread to the southern quarter of the city. It started in Shawlands, now the undisputed champion of south side cool, but itís spread to other neighbouring districts, and even less fashionable suburbs are seeing the south side bounce. Just look at Castlemilk, once a byword for the cityís sprawling sink estates, but now bordered on every side by modern family homes ñ more Carmunnock than Castlemilk in their design and appeal.