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Glasgow is a sprawling place, built on some punishingly steep hills, and with no really obvious focus, although, as most transport services converge on the area around
Argyle Street
and, 200 yards to the north,
George Square
, this pocket is the most obvious candidate for city-centre status. However, with the renovated, upmarket
Merchant City
immediately to the east and the main business and commercial areas to the west, the centre, when the term is used, actually refers to a large swathe from
Charing Cross
and the M8 in the west through to
Glasgow Green
in the rundown
East End
.
The
West End
begins just over a mile west of Central station, and covers most of the area beyond the M8 motorway. Today, this is still very much the student quarter of Glasgow, exuding a decorous air, with graceful avenues and parks, and inexpensive, interesting shops and cafes. Parts of the
Southside
have always been very pleasant: the leafy enclaves of
Queen's Park
are home to the national football stadium, Hampden Park, while
Pollok Park
and the
Burrell Collection
are undisputed highlights of the city. Other useful information
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United Kingdom,
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