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Jacob Rawley

Two Scottish neighbourhoods named among the 15 'coolest' in the UK - full list

Do you think that you live in a cool neighbourhood, with loads of fun places to go out, shop and stay in?

Perhaps you live in one of the two Scottish neighbourhoods that have been named among the "coolest" that the UK has to offer.

Both Finnieston, in Glasgow, and Stockbridge, in Edinburgh, were listed as trendy hotspots - coming in third and seventh respectively.

The list was put together by the Telegraph - and ranked neighbourhoods which were nominated by locals from across the UK.

Finnieston was described as Glasgow's "go-to hipster hub" which is filled with "creativity and energy," according to the publication.

They added that Finnieston stays true to its "raffish vibe" from days gone by when it was one of Scotland's shipbuilding hubs.

The Telegraph recommends stopping off for food at The Finnieston - or Mayze if you're looking for something vegan - and suggests the lavish Boutique 50 as a place to stay.

As for something to do while you're in the area, they say that Hidden Lane has a great collection of galleries and studios while Velvet Moon offers great Scottish-themed gifts to bring home.

Edinburgh's Stockbridge, which came in seventh, was described as: "Compact and prosperous," thanks to its shops and its great places to eat and drink.

The former shipbuilding hub in Glasgow is now among the trendiest places in the UK (Getty Images)

Grams, The Pantry and The Pastry Section were all named as places to stop off for a delicious bite to eat.

And those dropping into the neighbourhood are also urged to have a look in one of the three independent bookshops - including one that is dedicated to women writers.

If you're planning to spend a night in Stockbridge, the publication has recommended The Raeburn thanks to its "good food and great negronis."

The full list of the 15 coolest neighbourhoods in the UK is as follows:

  1. Walthamstow, London
  2. Ancoats, Manchester
  3. Finnieston, Glasgow
  4. Kelham Island, Sheffield
  5. Cathedral Quarter, Belfast
  6. Baltic Triangle, Liverpool
  7. Stockbridge, Edinburgh
  8. Ouseburn, Newcastle
  9. Meanwood, Leeds
  10. Jewellery Quarter, Brum
  11. North Laine, Brighton
  12. Pontcanna, Cardiff
  13. Wapping Wharf, Bristol
  14. East Oxford, Oxford
  15. Walcot, Bath

What do you think about these Scottish hotspots? Do you agree that they are the "coolest" or do you think that somewhere else deserves that title? Let us know in the comments.

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