Many people believe that Glasgow should be the capital of Scotland, so we are going to compare Edinburgh to Glasgow and see which one is better.
Population
Glasgow has more people than Edinburgh, with 634,680 people against 446,110 people.
So if Glasgow was the capital of Scotland it would benefit more people.
Transport
Glasgow has cheap taxis and a subway
In Edinburgh you can walk or catch the tram.
Glasgow comes out in top with this one.
Shopping
Many large shops and vintage stores in Glasgow. Compared to Edinburgh's rows of small shops.
Glasgow wins again
Dining
Glasgow has fish and chips
Edinburgh has Michelin star restaurants.
Edinburgh succeeds in dining.
People
Due to the rich culture in Glasgow, the people in Glasgow are much more lively and likely to talk than the residents in Edinburgh. Despite them still being friendly, they are a little more private and more or less reserved.
Glasgow wins
Architecture
It is very hard to choose which city has better architecture due to the vast history of architecture in Glasgow, and the world famous Edinburgh Castle located in Edinburgh.
We will give a point each.
Glasgow wins in total, though it's best to leave the capital as Edinburgh, due to the amount of money spent on the Scottish Parliament House.
Population
Glasgow has more people than Edinburgh, with 634,680 people against 446,110 people.
So if Glasgow was the capital of Scotland it would benefit more people.
Transport
Glasgow has cheap taxis and a subway
In Edinburgh you can walk or catch the tram.
Glasgow comes out in top with this one.
Shopping
Many large shops and vintage stores in Glasgow. Compared to Edinburgh's rows of small shops.
Glasgow wins again
Dining
Glasgow has fish and chips
Edinburgh has Michelin star restaurants.
Edinburgh succeeds in dining.
People
Due to the rich culture in Glasgow, the people in Glasgow are much more lively and likely to talk than the residents in Edinburgh. Despite them still being friendly, they are a little more private and more or less reserved.
Glasgow wins
Architecture
It is very hard to choose which city has better architecture due to the vast history of architecture in Glasgow, and the world famous Edinburgh Castle located in Edinburgh.
We will give a point each.
Glasgow wins in total, though it's best to leave the capital as Edinburgh, due to the amount of money spent on the Scottish Parliament House.