You've probably heard it before, but research has found that Scots are the friendliest people in the UK.

Cambridge University conducted a personaity study of more than 400,000 people in a rare snapshot of the country's psychological landscape - also finding that London was the grumpiest and least welcoming, while Welsh people were the most anxious and temperamental.

For example, urban-dwellers in cities like Glasgow, London, Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Bristol and Manchester show greater openness - a trait made up of creativity, curiosity, imagination and intellect​.

So Glaswegians were found to be more outgoing compared to those living in the East of Scotland, who were found to be more reserved.

The leader of the study, psychologist Jason Rentfrow, explained that communities tend to exhibit similar personality traits to each other over time.

Social traditions and customs, our physical environment and the need to be with other like-minded people that reflect our values determine our characters.

​So in what ways do 'People Make Glasgow?' It can be a random act of kindness, a heartfelt conversation with an old person at the bus stop, or our unfailing ability to see the funny side of everything.

 

Here are some personal stories that show our city's people at its best.

 

"Someone once found my wallet in the south side and drove to my mums house in Uddingston to return it to me since the address was on my driving licence. My money, cards and possessions were intact and they wouldn't take any compensation." - Barrington Reeves

 

"I finished my shift the other day and I was walking down Gordon Street. My pocket burst and sixty pound coins scattered all over the street, and two passers by stopped and helped me pick them all up. When I got home and counted it, it was still exactly £60. I thought it was really kind – only a small gesture, but it's nice to know the people of Glasgow are helpful and trustworthy... for the most part, anyway!" – Gemma Whitelaw

 

"I was once in Asda buying messages and this wee woman came all the way over to me, pointed at the tin of beans in my trolley and said: 'They are three for a pound right now, get some more' gesturing to her own basket. A lot of people wouldn't take mind, but that in it's own way was quite sweet." - Ann McDonald

 

"I was getting on the nightbus on my own and I only had a tenner on me, and the bus doesn't give change. The guy behind me paid my ticket so I wouldn't lose all that money or go and get change by myself at 3am. People have also let me jump the taxi queue if I'm by myself a few times." - Cat Carrigan

 

"One morning I was in Starbucks before work, and I realised I had left my bank card at home. This man came up and asked me what I wanted and bought me my coffee. I needed it to start the day, so I was so grateful to him for doing that." - Sarah Orr "I saw a girl have a pint of cider and blackcurrant spilled down her white top at a gig in ABC. A woman saw her and offered her a spare t-shirt out of her bag to wear for the rest of the night" - David Milne

 

 

"I had just flown in from New Zealand to see my mum who was dying in the Victoria hospital. I caught a black cab from Buchanan bus station, and said I wanted to go to the hospital. The driver asked me what gate, and I didn't know. He thought I was going to an appointment. I only knew the ward – not where it was. I finally told the man that I had just flown on and why. He then went out of his way to be helpful. He stopped and asked where the ward was and let me out as near as possible. Because of this man's good nature and kindness, I got a littl over three hours with my mum before she passed away" – anonymous

... And here are some of the best tweets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Glasgow's taxis get a shout-out too....

 

 

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Last but not least: "This man tried to resuscitate a dead bird. It stayed dead." At least he tried...