Glasgow has been named as the best in Scotland for people under-26 to live, according to new research by the BBC.
The project 'Know Your Place' ranked every local area across England, Wales and Scotland on various criteria and scoring them out of 10.
Glasgow scored a high score of seven while Edinburgh could only manage a six.
The lowest score in Scotland was the Western Isles with two out of 10.
Out of all UK local authorities, Islington, Camden and Westminster returned the three highest scores respectively.
The project used various critera such as bus services, rent, and youth population.
Glasgow scored full marks in mental health care, as the authority had hit 100 per cent of mental health therapy targets.
The city did however score 1 out of 10 for 'wild land' since only three per cent of the city is natural land.
Local residents may be disapointed that the city only scored 6 out of 10 for 'going out'.
The news has been welcomed by Glasgow's top universities.
Rachel MacSween, Head of Student Recruitment at the University of Strathclyde, said: “As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow has long drawn in young people from across the country, the UK and further afield due to its vibrant city living, great shopping, night life, music and culinary scene and proximity to some of Scotland’s most stunning landscapes.
"Glaswegians are also known globally for their friendly, welcoming nature making the city an attractive destination.”
A Glasgow Caledonian University spokeswoman said: “We are delighted that Glasgow has been recognised for being such a vibrant place to live and study.
"The bustling nightlife, thriving food scene and friendly atmosphere make it an easy sell to students.
"Our international students also love how close the city is to green space and the countryside – opening the door for them to explore as much of Scotland as possible.”
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