How dangerous is Glasgow

rz30 · 17 Nov 2008 at 23:43

Is it bad in the west end/city center, you always here stories about how bad it is, what are your experiences?

Bennie-Mac · 17 Nov 2008 at 23:44

Never even had anyone look at me in a bad way, lovely city

Begbie · 17 Nov 2008 at 23:46

Mess with folk and you will get it - eh! HINK SAE!

Never had any problems myself, if you are in the centre you will be fine. Wonder out and you may get some stick for the English accent same as anywhere really.

Supposedly the second highest city for stabbings in Europe though.

Hate · 17 Nov 2008 at 23:47

From what I hear if you avoid wearing anything football related, you'll be fine.

sachinbadiani · 17 Nov 2008 at 23:53

Just be observant when walking on your own. When I used to walk home on my own from city centre back to Yorkhill (where I used to live during Uni), I always walked fast, and walk in lit areas, and avoid people. You should be okay.

As the previous poster said, just don't do anything/wear anything football related and you should be just fine!

Begbie · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:03

Hate said:
From what I hear if you avoid wearing anything football related, you'll be fine.

As long as it ain't Glasgow or Rangers.

If you go have a wee trip to the barrowlands, the markets worth a laugh.

Good roll on sausage too.

"andy" · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:04

keep yourself to yourself and you shalt be fine

whitecrook · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:11

It's LIKE ANY OTHER CITY.

Saying that some dude was stabbed in the next street to me last week.

V4NT0M · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:13

I think the more appropriate question is; How dangerous isn't Glasgow...

hmmmmm?

ZG002 · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:13

instant death is what ive been told......

Nah its like everywhere else, You have bad and good parts

whitecrook · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:13

Begbie said:
As long as it ain't Glasgow or Rangers.

If you go have a wee trip to the barrowlands, the markets worth a laugh.

Good roll on sausage too.

Best Bacon roll EVER is 'Christines' at Bridgeton Cross. Amazing.

Healthy Options, a green snack van off Dalmarnock road does awesome roll n sausage.

Mr Joshua · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:19

Only been the once but never had any trouble apart from trying to understand someone who started talking to me on the underground

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whitecrook · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:20

Mr Joshua said:
Only been the once but never had any trouble apart from trying to understand someone who started talking to me on the underground .

Don't worry. I have that problem with most Glaswegians as well.

Dogoid · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:31

my friend got glassed in both eyes in Glasgow and needed 56 stitches and a new arse.

j.k lovely city.

DJ_Switch · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:32

I've never had a problem in Glasgow and actually prefer going out in Glasgow to Edinburgh. I can however confirm that Glasgow does have the busiest Court in Europe.

sarutobi · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:47

Glasgow is a really good city, if you stick to the centre. Ive never had any bother, none that you dont get anywhere else.

But, a few weeks ago a guy was shot outside a pub literally round the corner from my mates flat. Was a gangland incident though.

Just dont wear football colours at night.

Blackbadger · 18 Nov 2008 at 00:49

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Jz7M7TJn4

Real life Glasgow..

eddiemcgarrigle · 18 Nov 2008 at 01:12

Glasgow is no more dangerous than any other city, it has it's good and bad llike everywhere else. Don't believe the 'No Mean City' hype. Follow the basic rules of the big city -

1. Avoid wearing football colours.
2. Avoid idiots in tracksuits.
3. Stick to the busier parts of town at night.
4. Enjoy yourself.

I lived in Glasgow for 29 years and only ever ran into trouble once in the city centre and this involved telling a drug adled big issue seller that I wasn't interested in a purchase no matter how many times he asked, short argument, knife produced, police intervention and junkie taken away to the cells.

Glasgow has an amazing nightlife, some truly great pubs, great restaurants, oodles of culture and the best collection of shops outside of London. Don't miss -

GOMA (Gallery Of Modern Art)
Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum
The Huntarian Museum
The Burrell Collection
The Horseshoe Bar
Jinty McGinty's
The Uni Cafe (best ice cream anywhere)

Enjoy.

capcom1 · 18 Nov 2008 at 01:21

as most have said , same as any other city , good areas , bad areas , i personally love it

meths · 18 Nov 2008 at 01:23

eddiemcgarrigle said:
Glasgow is no more dangerous than any other city, it has it's good and bad llike everywhere else. Don't believe the 'No Mean City' hype. Follow the basic rules of the big city -

1. Avoid wearing football colours.
2. Avoid idiots in tracksuits.
3. Stick to the busier parts of town at night.
4. Enjoy yourself.

I lived in Glasgow for 29 years and only ever ran into trouble once in the city centre and this involved telling a drug adled big issue seller that I wasn't interested in a purchase no matter how many times he asked, short argument, knife produced, police intervention and junkie taken away to the cells.

Glasgow has an amazing nightlife, some truly great pubs, great restaurants, oodles of culture and the best collection of shops outside of London. Don't miss -

GOMA (Gallery Of Modern Art)
Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum
The Huntarian Museum
The Burrell Collection
The Horseshoe Bar
Jinty McGinty's
The Uni Cafe (best ice cream anywhere)

Enjoy.

I'd just like to add:
Home - my favourite bar in the Merchant City.
Gigs at the Barras, King Tut's or the ABC.

Oh, and to the OP, the east end of Glasgow is the worst bit but there's for going there unless it's where you're staying.