Belfast’s turbulent history needs little introduction. It is a story as familiar as the Middle East Peace Process, and no less traumatic. It exacted an impossible toll on its residents and touched a diaspora from North America to the Antipodes. But unlike some seemingly intractable conflicts, this story has a happier ending.

Some may argue that it was Glasgow being European City of Culture in 1990 that kickstarted the renaissance that the city has experienced over the last three decades, others might argue that it was Irvine Welsh’s seminal novel, Trainspotting, written in the local dialect, known as Glasgow Patter, and Danny Boyle’s genre-defining, adrenaline-fuelled film that were more responsible for bringing Glasgow back into the limelight.

There is a city in Scotland where property is booming. With its historic architecture, buzzing nightlife and influx of tourists, this city has the highest number of property sales in Scotland, and the fastest-growing house prices. Where is this city? You might be tempted to answer Edinburgh - but you’d be wrong. In fact, Glasgow is the city which has been experiencing something of a renaissance. But what’s behind this resurgence of the Glasgow property market?

UK devolution and enhanced powers for the regions have long confounded British policy makers. Lauded by liberals for bringing democracy closer, its detractors have argued against a ‘federalist’ UK.

Glasgow has well and truly shrugged off its reputation as a rough city and assumed the mantle of a genteel and cultured place to live. Here, we look at 5 good reasons why you should consider calling this famous old city home.