The Glasgow scene
Finnieston turned a stretch of Argyle Street into one of the UK's best-known restaurant strips, the Merchant City carries the bar and late trade, and the city's music and events calendar drives midweek covers most comparable cities don't get.
Where teams here come under pressure
Scottish licensing and a strong independent culture mean Glasgow teams stay longer than the UK average when they are well led — and the gap between a well-run and badly-run venue's retention is correspondingly wider here. Leadership quality is the whole variable.