Living in Anniesland

Anniesland is a popular residential area with both working professionals and students alike, in part because it represents a friendly neighbourhood with excellent links to the rest of the city. Located in the well-liked West End district just to the north of the River Clyde, it offers a comprehensive selection of property options for anyone who's thinking of making the switch to here.

If you happen to be looking for flats to rent in Anniesland at the moment, you will be impressed by the ease of the commute to Glasgow's central business district. Direct trains from Anniesland station will get you to Glasgow Central in around ten minutes, while there are a number of bus routes offering speedy access to many parts of the city. Several Subway stations are also within easy reach of the neighbourhood.

You'll find an excellent selection of houses and flats in Anniesland, whether you're looking for a studio apartment for one person or a large town house for several. There are plenty of Victorian buildings here as well as an impressive range of new developments offering affordable living for all. The neighbourhood is also home to the celebrated Anniesland Court, a listed 24-storey residential tower block.

In and around Anniesland you'll find a number of excellent schools, ranging from top quality primaries to highly-regarded secondary establishments. They include Corpus Christi RC Primary School, The High School of Glasgow and Kelvinside Academy. A significant proportion of the local residents are students enrolled at the University of Glasgow, whose main campus is to be found nearby in Hillhead.

Breathing fresh, clean air in the centre of the city

With such an eclectic choice of houses to rent in Glasgow, every potential new arrival has to weigh up the pros and cons of each individual neighbourhood. To that end, Anniesland compares very favourably with many other areas of the city. Part of the reason for this is perhaps the proliferation of parks, gardens and green spaces which are to be found nearby. We all need some tranquillity every so often, after all.

Knightswood Park and Victoria Park are both within easy reach of the neighbourhood, and the celebrated Glasgow Botanic Gardens are just a short journey away. There is also Dawsholm Park in Kelvindale, which offers wonderfully wooded areas which are perfect for getting away from it all. This park really is an oasis of calm in the heart of a truly great city.

Anyone who is living in Kelvindale, Hillhead and Anniesland will be happy to espouse the quality of healthcare in the local area. There are medical practices in Fulton Street and Munro Place, as well as on Great Western Road. Gartnavel General Hospital is in the local area while the popular Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is to be found just across the river in Govan Road.

While many local residents like nothing more than peaceful afternoons in the park, others will prefer to live life at a more active pace. There are several health clubs in the region, including a David Lloyd centre in Anniesland itself. Top of the range sporting facilities for students are available at the Anniesland Campus of Glasgow Clyde College, as well as at The Glasgow Academy in Colebrook Street.

Excellent nightlife right on your doorstep

Many of the finest houses to rent in Anniesland are to be found close to Crow Road and Great Western Road, both of which play host to a number of excellent restaurants and lively bars. Whether you're in the mood for a couple of drinks or multi-course dining, you can find it with ease without having to make your way into the centre of Glasgow on the bus or train.

If you're a fan of Rangers FC, you'll be pleased to know that Anniesland is only four miles away from Ibrox Park. Celtic FC are only six miles away, while Partick Thistle are less than three miles from here. Golfers will be spoilt for choice in this area, with clubs at Knightswood, Douglas Park, Ruchill Park and Bearsden all playing host to highly-regarded courses.

To find out more about the many benefits of living in Anniesland, just pick up the phone and speak to the experts at Citylets. This is a popular area of Glasgow, and we know all there is to know about its plus and minus points.