Monday May 18th 2026
Dumbarton Road, Scotstoun
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Sarah Hilley
Local residents of a much praised Glasgow neighbourhood already know what it has to offer, a council meeting heard.
Scotstoun was featured in a Sunday Times guide recently earning praise as a desirable location and classed as one of the best places to live in Scotland.
Reacting to the news, council leader Susan Aitken said: “I think it reflects what local residents already know – Scotstoun offers a strong sense of community excellent amenities, excellent connectivity and a high quality of life.”
She said it provides a “nice mix of city living and neighbourhood character, which we have in actual fact in so many neighbourhoods in Glasgow”.
Pointing out the recognition reflects Glasgow’s wider strengths, as a place to live, work and invest, she added: “We keep continuing to receive national recognition for our quality of life, our cultural offer, the economic impact and growth that is taking place in the city.”
Speaking at yesterday’s full council meeting, local Garscadden and Scotstounhill SNP councillor Malcolm Mitchell asked if the “centre of gravity” in Glasgow is now back in the north side of the river after it was previously claimed the south side was eclipsing the west end in popularity.
The claim was made by councillor Sean Ferguson a couple of years ago when Newlands emerged as a favoured location to live in the Sunday Times.
SNP Councillor Aitken said: “I have been saying for quite a long time that the north west of the city’s time has come. It was a part of the city nine years ago when I started this job that had really waited a very long time for investment.
“We have seen in the last nine years an absolute transformation taking place and much more to come. ”
She told the council meeting “every corner” of the city “contains fabulous neighbourhoods.”
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