It is the “crème de la crème of the nation’s heartfelt hospitality”.
Scotland’s “friendliest city” was praised for its nightlife(Image: georgeclerk / Getty Images)
The “friendliest cities” in Scotland have been named. Topping the list is a bustling city with a “reputation for knowing how to party”.
On Tuesday, October 7, Condé Nast Traveller published a roundup of the most friendly cities in the UK. The list, which was voted on by the magazine’s readers, features three Scottish cities.
Coming in at number one on the overall list is Glasgow. The city received a score of 97 out of 100, based on overall average levels of satisfaction.
Condé Nast Traveller described Glasgow as “the crème de la crème of the nation’s heartfelt hospitality”, and singled out the city’s friendly residents. The magazine also noted Glasgow’s nightlife, praising its pubs, cocktails bars, and music venues.
The experts stated: “As Scotland’s most populated city, this city represents the crème de la crème of the nation’s heartfelt hospitality, so expect to encounter generous people wherever you go.
“Aside from being sociable, Glaswegians also have a reputation for knowing how to party. Think of cool cocktail bars, historic boozers, and, the cherry on top, legendary music venues, which have given rise to Glasgow’s UNESCO City of Music status.
The Barrowland Ballroom is one of Glasgow’s many iconic music venues(Image: georgeclerk / Getty Images)
“Art lovers are also spoilt for choice by the thousands of masterpieces housed across extravagant galleries, or for something more spontaneous, follow the colourful trail of street murals littered across the centre. With so much to offer, we challenge you to resist the irresistible Glaswegian charm.”
Elsewhere, according to Condé Nast Traveller, Edinburgh is the second-friendliest city in Scotland. The Scottish capital placed at number three on the UK-wide list, with a satisfaction score of 93.04.
Edinburgh was praised by the magazine for its “open-minded” and “good-humoured” locals. The city was also singled out for the annual Fringe Festival, which welcomes thousands of visitors each year.
Condé Nast Traveller wrote: “The Scottish capital is good-humoured, open-minded, and pulsing with creative energy, while widespread patriotism means that all are eager to provide superb standards of hospitality as well.
“Head up to Edinburgh during the Fringe, famed for being the world’s largest arts festival, and witness the cobbled streets come alive with every talent imaginable. Here you can discover the pinnacle of Edinburgh’s playful yet supportive atmosphere, as residents and visitors unite to celebrate remarkably experimental performers, from singing impressionists and feminist DJs to witty circus troops.”
The third and final Scottish city to appear on Condé Nast Traveller’s roundup is Aberdeen. The ‘granite city’ earned a satisfaction score of 84 out of 100.
Aberdeen came in at number 10 on the roundup(Image: Richard I’Anson / Getty Images)
Aberdeen, which is the most northerly city to appear on Condé Nast Traveller’s list, earned praise for its strong sense of community compared to larger UK cities. Also noted was the “soft tones” of Aberdeen’s local dialect.
See below for the full list of the friendliest cities in the UK. More information about each one can be found on the Condé Nast Traveller website.
The friendliest cities in the UK
- Glasgow
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
- Bath
- Cambridge
- Belfast
- London
- Brighton
- Liverpool
- Aberdeen