An "up-and-coming" area of Glasgow has been named one of the "coolest" neighbourhoods in the UK.

Finnieston was named alongside other city districts like Stockbridge in Edinburgh and Walthamstow in London.

Introducing the list, The Telegraph said: "'Living like a local' has become one of the 21st century’s most unstoppable travel trends. Yes, there’s a time and a place for joining the throng at a big-hitting tourist attraction.

"Visiting London without strolling down the South Bank, peering through the gates of Buckingham Palace or gazing up at the majestic dome of St Paul’s just wouldn’t be right. 

"But if you want a window to the soul of a city, if you want to really uncover its quirks, it pays to get off the beaten track and visit one of its up-and-coming quarters – to which residents, not tourists, flock for bustling restaurants, cosy pubs and independent boutiques."

Glasgow Times: Finnieston is located near Glasgow's city centreFinnieston is located near Glasgow's city centre (Image: Getty)

Why was Finnieston dubbed one of the 'coolest' neighbourhoods in the UK?

Finnieston in Glasgow was ranked the third coolest neighbourhood on the list with The Telegraph praising places like The Hidden Lane and The Gannet as spots to eat, drink and shop.

The publication said: "Long gone are the days when Glasgow’s Finnieston neighbourhood was a raffish and rundown ramble of houses built for workers powering the city’s burgeoning shipbuilding industry.

"Today ‘WeMo’ (West of Motorway), as local Wags have dubbed it, is the city’s go-to hipster hub. The savvy set from Byres Road have upped sticks here, bringing their creativity and energy, whilst Finnieston retains enough of its raffish vibe to spice up the grand old sandstone buildings.

"The main action unfurls on ‘The Strip’ along Argyle Street, although it is spilling over into neighbouring lanes.

"Things change quickly in Finnieston, so you might find the local hairdresser has become a bar, or just branched out into serving cool cocktails alongside cool cuts."

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Discussing places nearby to eat, the newspaper added: "The Finnieston (thefinniestonbar.com) was pivotal in kickstarting the area’s rebirth – it’s still spot on for cocktails (think small batch Scottish gin, not whisky) and Isle of Cumbrae oysters. 

"Crabshakk (crabshakk.co.uk) buzzes with regulars appreciating Glasgow’s best seafood (the shared platter is the savvy local choice), while Peter McKenna at The Gannet (thegannetgla.com) plays with the best of Scotland’s bountiful culinary larder with his creative multi-course fiesta."

The Hidden Lane was also said to be home to a "smorgasbord" of galleries and studios, massage parlours, upcycled fashion stores and tearooms.

For a place to stay, Boutique 50, designed by Robbie Crocker, was recommended with the hotel said to contain 10 luxurious bedrooms.