The West End, where the University is located, is described as a "bohemian" neighbourhood, possibly due to the presence of many (a) students, (b) pubs, (c) restaurants. The main street in the West End is Byres Road, which even has its own web site. The West End has always had a reputation for being a bit "posh", partially attributed to its location which means that the prevailing winds blow the city smells away from the area (certainly a problem in the 19th century). Nowadays, it still has expensive property prices and an expected life-span that's significantly higher than the rest of the city (not sure whether/how the two are related).
Our apartment complex in Cresswell St (500m from CS Dept; not typical of West End architecture)
Typical West End terraces (near Uni, all apartments)
More West End terraces (apartments)
Still more West End terraces (apartments)
Back view of terraces (stone work not quite as polished)
Grafitti on back wall of Western Baths
Cresswell Lane (shops and restaurants)
Ashton Lane near Uni (good pubs, good restaurants, good cinema)
