A guide to living in City of Glasgow

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Granary Quay is situated right between the Clyde Tunnel and Partick. There are amazing restaurants and bars nearby (GaGa was a favourite for food, and the Thornwood does excellent and very reasonably priced margaritas) and the transport links are great. Nearest bus stop is a few minutes of walking, and Partick Train/Subway station is about 15 minutes away. The QEUH is just on the other side of the Clyde Tunnel, which makes this place a great option for NHS employees. There is readily available underground parking, for which you do need a permit, but I was lucky enough to get an NHS discount, so definitely ask about that if it applies to you. There is also on-street parking, but this is quite busy. Traffic noise is barely noticeable despite the building being right off the Expressway, which was a pleasant surprise for me. There is also a beautiful walk along the Quayside - great for joggers and dog walking.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any maintenance issues are sorted smoothly with minimal input on your part. If a light bulb goes out or the seal on the shower screen leaks, you just need to let the team know & they'll come fix it for you ASAP.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known how accessible the bus routes are. The bus stop is just a few minutes' walk away, and from there you can get further out of the city, e.g. to the QEUH, or Braehead shopping centre, or into the centre - this helped greatly with keeping down petrol costs, improving access to the city centre, and being more eco-friendly.

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Excellent location, quiet part of town but central for transport links & access to the motorway. The whole neighbourhood seems quiet!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We haven't had any issues raised so far. all good.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

nothing so far, other than pet friendly floors. it is fab

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Granary Quay is in a great location with easy access to all transport links including the airport. I used the Granary underground car park which ensured parking was never a problem. There are a good range of local shops, supermarkets , cafes, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Also there are lovely parks near by too.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I had an immediate response and the repair was completed on the same day

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I believe I was made aware of everything before I moved in.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I’ve found the area to be a really pleasant place to live. There is a good range of local shops, cafés and supermarkets within walking distance, and several nice parks and green spaces nearby. Transport links are very convenient. My street feels quiet and safe, with generally good parking availability, reliable bin collections and very little traffic noise or anti‑social behaviour. Overall, I’m very happy living here.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has been very responsive and helpful. Any questions or small issues I have raised were acknowledged quickly and resolved in a timely and professional way.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I hadn’t fully appreciated how quiet the development would be at different times of day, which has been a very pleasant surprise. One thing I would suggest to new neighbours is to check the best routes to nearby shops and bus stops in advance – there are a few shortcuts and quieter walking routes that make daily life even more convenient.

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It is a very convenient place right in the city centre. Bus stops & train stations nearby. There are supermarkets within a 5 minute walk . There are many restaurants within 5 minutes walk from Holland Park. It's pet friendly. Amy was great

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I haven't had any issues but the team seem really friendly & nothing is too much trouble.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

On a positive note, I wish I had known how many gorgeous dogs are in Moda!