Glasgow ranked in top 30 of best European cities
The city was placed 28th — the third highest in the UK — in new rankings released by Resonance Consultancy.
Glasgow's entry states the city powers into the top 100 on 'the strength of education', as the 'planet's #6 spot for educated citizenry' and a world-renowned university — the University of Glasgow.
It adds tech start-ups hungry for cheap space and talent are 'drawn to the city's working-class authenticity over pricier European capitals, even though the business investment metrics have yet to reflect the influx'.
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The city ranks 94th for GDP per capita and 42nd for large companies headquartered in the city, and the report adds Glasgow is 'among the UK's fastest-rising property markets and new hotels are planned for the rest of the decade'.
'But it's not like Glasgow has gone corporate,' it states, ranking it in the top 25 for culture, and adding: 'This is the home of Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland, and Glasgow is still buzzing from its 2020 designation as the UK's top cultural and creative city by the European Commission.'
London came in at number one on the list while Edinburgh took 18th position. Dublin is at 22.
Cllr Aitken said: 'Glasgow's top 30 ranking in the list of Europe's Best Cities is another remarkable endorsement of our ongoing transformation as a city working to address the legacies of our post-industrial history and recognition of the strides we continue to make — on our streets and in our neighbourhoods and on the international stage.
'Resonance's rankings of the world and Europe's best cities carry genuine influence and credibility. They inform global investment decisions, economic development and international tourism.
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She added: 'I'm sure that Glasgow's prominence in this latest report will show what our city has to offer to new international audiences.
'We know that our universities and reputation as a centre of culture and creativity have been critical to Glasgow's profile. But I'm particularly pleased to see distinct attributes including our authenticity and values have been recognised as key selling points for our city.'
Glasgow has previously been listed in the world's top 100 cities by Resonance Consultancy, an advisor on tourism, real estate and economic development.
The top 10 cities in Europe were London, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Vienna, Prague and Stockholm. Glasgow was between Zurich (27) and Krakow (29).
The full list can be viewed at: https://www.worldsbestcities.com/rankings/europes-best-cities/
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