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Avoid the area directly west of Central Station (train) at night. It is rife with drugs and prostitution. Not at all comfortable.
The area is that north of Argyle Street, up to Bothwell Street.
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If you arrive at the train station late in the day and want to walk to one of the many hostels / hotels in the West / Charing Cross, leave the station by the main Exit onto Gordon Street, not the side exit to Hope Street. You'll probably sense this anyway.
From the front of Central Station, turn left, then take the first right and head up one or two locks. The easiest way is to walk up to Sauchiehall Street and then turn left (west).
I don't suppose it is dangerous to walk this area, but at least now you are warned. Ask the police if unsure. Leave a Comment
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I adore this wonderful city. But as with everywhere there is a seedy underbelly. Around George Square and Queen Street you will encounter what the Scottish lovingly refer to as 'Neds'. I have no idea what it means but they are easy to spot, they wear Kappa tracksuits and always have white runners on which you will notice are surprisingly clean. Fighting, riding, eating chips and smoking weed seem to me the main activities they participate in. Avoid any conversations with these vermin because it can only lead to bad things.
Next on the list are Bigots. Let me first point out I am an Irish Celtic fan, so on old firm day I am a backward redneck, however the bigots I refer to are the multi tattooed knuckedraggers that frequent any pubs with Union Jack Paraphernalia and 'oirish' bars. They are reasonably easy to spot, look out for 'UVF' or 'IRA' tattoos and almost all of them will have a Celtic or Rangers sovereign ring with matching 1/2 carat gold chain.
These people are the dregs of the dirtiest canal on earth. Don't speak to them, when they ask whom you support just take your drink and walk away, by the time they realise you have insulted them you will be at home in bed. They really are awful awful people, miles ahead of neds on the ' they should have been drowned at birth' ladder.
One more tip a Glaswegian diet will eventually lead to cardiac arrest. Leave a Comment
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Like all major cities, if you are wandering around on yoru own, use common sense when walking in areas that have poor lighting or you see groups of kids hanging around.
While the city centre is reasonably safe, you do have the ned element who always seem to appear when you least expect them to.
Sadly, the Museum of Moden Art in the centre centre is a meeting place for Goths and Neds who seem to take great delight in fighting each other while drinking Buckfast.
Not something very nice for the tourists to see, but just worth noting. Leave a Comment
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Unfortunately there are anti social people in Glasgow. No age group has a monopoly in this but watch out for groups of young men in sports clothing,( i.e. designer track suits). They are resident in most towns and cities in the UK and Glasgow has it`s fair share. The Glasgow collective name for them is neds. They`ll make a noise wherever they go and have made travelling upstairs on a bus a no go area. They probably have good qualities too. Respect their parents, clean the house, a passion for music but when part of a group personal attributes are a hindrance.
Fortunately there are plenty of places that they don`t go to. Your mission is to find these places! Leave a Comment
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Glasgow is a very safe city relative to other major european cities. I lived there for 6 years right in the centre of the city and never really saw any dangers whatsoever.
As for NEDS they're unlikely to be violent toward anybody other than another NED.
Most dangerous places are actually a bit further out than the centre such as ANNIESLAND, GOVAN, DRUMCHAPEL PARTICK, i wouldn't advice walking about these areas at night, also some places in the EAST END.
There are a few gangs in the south side, but these guys are fighting between themselves mainly not really motivated by theft or attacking tourists i would highly doubt, more a status thing, i.e who's the top NED in the area kind of thing.
As for the north SPRINGBURN , SIGHTHILL etc.., well these are the most run down areas in GLASGOW if not the UK. I lived in SIGHTHILL for a year and i didn't have any problems. I used to go to the chippie a lot at night, walking past large groups of NEDS and they never bothered me.
So all in all a safe city but like anywhere else there are always dangers. Leave a Comment
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Downtown Glasgow at night can be a bit unnerving (especially if you are a female travelling alone), unless you are a seasoned traveller and/or travelling in a group. I would avoid using the tube or the underground trains after about 8 pm unless you are very confident that you can handle being approached and solicited for money. It is not uncommon to find used syringes in washrooms or less frequented alleyways, so be cautious of this. I would not say however, that this is any different than any other major suburban centre Leave a Comment
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If you going to come to Glasgow its best to stay in the city centre as it more safe. DO NOT think about going to areas like the East End of Glasgow. Leave a Comment
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don't go with the wife and children when Celtic and Rangers are playing each other. When we went as a family, while trying to explain to the children why there was a trail of fresh blood leading out of a bar, I was solicited by a dreadful old slapper. Football? Oh, yes. Judging by the gestures, one team scored one goal and the other scored two. They're welcome. I once travelled on a cross channel ferry with three coachloads of drunken Glaswegian soccer fans: one of the coach drivers had the decency to apologise for the lack of bladder control of one of his pasengers. The bigotry and hatred of their singing (singing?) was coarse, offensive and unnecessary. I suppose they think they're big and clever. Leave a Comment
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Neds (non-educated deliquents) are one of the worst things about Glasgow and they are everywhere! They are teenagers who hang about the streets being a nuisance. They wear sports gear, smoke, drink, and try to make everyone elses lives a misery. Leave a Comment
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Not really any problems with Glasgow except the obvious like 'Don't go wandering around on your own at night' Leave a Comment
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