A guide to living in Scotland

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

It's convenient for shops, transport and entertainment. There is a bus stop outside. All stations are 5 to 10 mins walk. Many restaurants have a discount for Candlerigg residents. It's on a main road in the center so traffic noise is audible with windows open.

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

We haven't raised any issues or problems with the management team.

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

The organization of quizzes and other activities and events.

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Great place to live, excellent amenities. Staff welcoming, friendly and always helpful , very respectful

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

Excellent, always respond in a timely manner. Always happy to help

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

How windy it was, it’s a very windy spot and. Look out your hair spray

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

As a Glaswegian, I love being back in Glasgow after decades away - I would never have thought I would live in this part of the city but it has completely changed and is really diverse, vibrant, safe, full of amazing independent shops, hipstery cafes, brilliant restaurants, old pubs, new bars, live music all the time. Having Trongate 130 right in front (culture and arts centre) was the deciding factor for us to move here. On top of that, the Barras market is 10 mins walk away, the Fish Market, all the high street shops and super markets. We don't have a car here yet so I can't comment on parking - though when friends come to visit they park about 12 minutes walk away for free (parking close by is really expensive as it is the city centre). We use public transport for now. The 2 main train stations are 10 mins walk, and you can get to the subway in even less. I can get from my apartment to the West End on the subway in just over 15 minutes which is super handy and to the south side for about £11 in a taxi. There are karaoke and football bars around our side of the building but you only hear noise on a weekend and it stops about 11pm so I don't find it annoying plus the flat is fairly soundproof - no street noise at all. Bin collections seem fairly frequent, not great for granular recycling but you can separate packing from general rubbish and there is a glass bin (all inside the building). I love the mix of people in this area of Glasgow - wee neds, international students, immigrants and Glaswegians all living day to day life side by side, all very friendly and open and that is my favourite thing here - the diversity and the kindness of the whole community.

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

Yes we had a jamming door and it was fixed in 48 hours. We have reported the extractor fan on the hob as not working - it is brand new - and waiting for that to be fixed, but we only reported it a couple of days ago.

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

If you are not from here or don't know Glasgow well and don't know the best area to stay : I considered all the various buildings like this one across the city and for me, being a local, I can tell you that for location, price : location ratio, safety and ease, this is the best one.

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Leith offers a great mix of independent shops, restaurants and bars, especially around The Shore, with a lively and welcoming atmosphere. There are good open spaces nearby like Leith Links, and excellent transport links via tram and bus, making it easy to get into the city center and beyond.

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

The building management team have been responsive and efficient, dealing with any issues raised in a timely and professional manner while keeping communication clear.

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

It’s worth knowing that being close to the waterfront and tramline means there can be some occasional background noise, particularly at busier times. The area is also still developing in places, so you may notice ongoing improvements, but this adds to the sense of growth and investment in the neighborhood.

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Dockside Leith is a fantastic place to live, with great restaurants, bars and waterfront walks. Excellent transport links via tram and buses make getting around easy.

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

Building management have been responsive and professional, addressing issues quickly and keeping communication clear throughout.

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

The main thing worth knowing is that being close to the waterfront and tramline means you’ll get some occasional noise, especially during busier periods, but it’s generally manageable. Also, the area is still developing, so you may notice ongoing works nearby, but it’s a sign of how quickly the neighbourhood is improving and growing.