Why Glasgow Is A Perfect City For UK Business Travellers

Did you know that Scotland has been ranked as the best place in the UK to start a business? Glasgow is an excellent choice to start and conduct a business from for many reasons from our facilities to our people. A combination of its unique character, superior office and industrial space and its passionate, talented residents make Glasgow a top choice for new and established businesses.

PREMIER SUITES serviced apartments Glasgow offers a unique, flexible solution to all of your corporate travel needs in the heart of the city. Contact us to learn more about a business stay in Glasgow.

WHY GLASGOW?

Glasgow may not be as glamourous as Edinburgh or as scenic as Aberdeen, but it is much more affordable than both. Glasgow remains one of the most affordable major cities in the UK with the cost of living and renting office space considerably cheaper than other cities. One might assume as the cost of living is low that not a lot of economic activity takes place here, but the opposite is true. Glasgow is considered the shopping capital of Scotland and is the third most attractive city in the UK for business investments.

PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW

Our city slogan, People Make Glasgow, holds true across both leisure and business sectors. Glasgow grows and retains its talent, providing some of the finest, most well-educated, and skilled workers in the country. We have several highly regarded universities and where we really excel is the percentage of graduates who remain in the city to live and work. This offers potential employers and businesses a wide pool of skilled workers to choose from and reduces the cost of relocating and rental properties for employees. This speaks to the city’s appeal as a fantastic place to live and work.

OFFICE SPACE IN GLASGOW

Glasgow is a picturesque city with many heritage buildings and impressive architecture. Many of these stunning buildings have been converted and are much-loved as office space. Glasgow is also packed with brand new buildings with modern design and energy-saving innovations included. The office scene in Glasgow is a melting pot between modern and traditional with Victorian buildings opposite shiny new office blocks. Combine this with the lower cost of rental space compared with Edinburgh, you’ll have a lot more choice when looking for a space that suits your business.

BARCLAYS CAMPUS IN GLASGOW

Barclays have recently completed its brand new, purpose-built office campus in the Tradeston area of Glasgow. The bank has collaborated with experts from the University of Glasgow to uncover Tradeston’s industrial heritage and bring aspects of its heritage into its ultra-modern new space. The Glasgow campus is set to bring over 2000 jobs to the city and house its technology, functions, and operations teams in the Buchanan Wharf development on the banks of the River Clyde. The new Barclays HQ will be known as the Barclays Glasgow Campus and will hold up to 5000 people in 500,000 square feet of office space, retail, and community amenities.

Leader of Glasgow City Council Councillor Susan Aitken said: “We can all look forward to the campus contributing to Glasgow’s economic renewal and becoming a symbol of the regeneration of both Tradeston and the ongoing return of life to the Clyde.”

CORPORATE TRAVEL GLASGOW

Another aspect of Glasgow that makes us an excellent place for business is the wide variety of accommodation types. No longer are business travellers confined to a cramped, overpriced hotel room. PREMIER SUITES serviced apartments Glasgow offer a home from home for businesses travellers. Each of our suites has a separate living and dining space, a family sized kitchen and bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchen as standard. We offer the perfect base for business travellers with enough space to work, relax, entertain, and live like a local. Our location in the heart of the city is perfect for business, leisure, and travel. We’re well connected by road and public transport.

Author Bio: Katie McGarr is a resident writer for PREMIER SUITES Glasgow George Square, a modern and stylish serviced apartment that provides business and leisure travelers the perfect place to stay in Glasgow UK. When she’s not petting her cat, you can see this free-spirited blogger writing articles about travel, food, and lifestyle.