We called into the West end a few times on our little holiday recently and I must say I actually really like what they have done with the place. When you see it with your own eyes I think it really brightens the area up and gives it a kind of carnival look.
The sun shining down through the flags during the daytime or the contrast from the lights against the night sky gives it a bit of charm I think.
In the open area, where they have painted the corner of the walls, I noticed it was a bit of a magnet for young kids. They seemed to enjoy running around it playing with each other. Noticed a lot of people getting their photo taken here too. I was quietly enjoying a cider over the road. Prime people watching spot.
Night times there was lots of people sitting on the outdoor seats. Has a good atmosphere about it. Obviously the place is still a bit of a nutter magnet and some of the bars don’t look terribly inviting, but it is the west end after all.
When I was out for one of my early morning runs I decided to cut through the streets and down the West End main strip. There was a couple of blokes out with the jet wash van giving the place a good clean down. I’m not sure if they used to do this anyway, before the paint job, but it certainly keeps the place looking sharp.
I know we all like to have a bit of a dig at the Wezza sometimes, but I think this is a step forward. Hopefully over the next few years they continue making upgrades like this.

