A guide to living in Scotland

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

The overall experience of the area has been positive. Having an M&S nearby was a great convenience, so it is disappointing to hear that it is closing down. Bin collections have generally been reliable, and parking availability is good. During my time living there, I did not encounter any anti-social behaviour, and ground traffic noise has been minimal. The area itself is green and well maintained, which is nice. There are no bars or restaurants in the area, but I'm not bothered with that.

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

I haven't encountered any problems since lived there. One of my windows needs cleaning but they're currently working on this.

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

I can't think of anything specific, everything is well as I expected it to be.

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

The local area is great to live in with good transport links, nearby shops, and everything feels convenient and easy to access. The area is generally clean, pleasant, and well looked after, with a friendly atmosphere and good parking availability.

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

They have been highly responsible and very supportive, particularly during my ACL surgery and the challenges I faced accessing the building and parking area

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

I really wish I had discovered this place sooner. It is a quiet and safe environment, with a well-equipped building and 24/7 concierge service.

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.

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

It's central to any place you want to in Leith, Ocean terminal is 2 mins away and you can access up to 5 buses with the tram. Very central.

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

Very prompt, open minded . They update you of stuffs around and ensure you have a good time.

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

Nothing to change or nothing to add. Everything is on point.

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

Walkable distance to anywhere, anything you might need is just a few minutes away and the bus and tram stops are 5 minutes away. The street is quiet and residential, near to a fire station and schools but that’s the most noise you’ll get.

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

They always promptly responded and always showed up with a solution to all issues.

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

Nothing really. Everything was exactly the way I had expected.