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Julie Hall, the president of Scottish Women in Business, a networking organisation, said that Glasgow held definite attractions for women looking for a place to work. "There are a lot more women working within corporations nowadays, and this reflects the fact that Glasgow is very popular among big businesses," she said.

"For women setting up their own business, Glasgow has particular attractions. There is an excellent support network here."

A spokesman for the council said that the results showed that the city had been transformed.

"Over the past 20 years, Glasgow has seen its biggest transformation since the Industrial Revolution," he said.

"The balance of the city’s population has shifted and we have to address that. An increasing percentage of professional women are choosing to work and live in the city.

"This is a reflection of the opportunities for women who are better educated than men."

He added: "Also, there has been a greater emphasis on safety, with the introduction of public safety units and city centre wardens."

Jane Meneely, 35, who has worked in the city as an architect for almost two decades, said she had seen a definite increase in what Glasgow has to offer women.

"For working in the Glasgow building trade, it’s certainly become easier in terms of commanding respect.

"There are a lot more architects in Glasgow who are employing women, and there are a lot at an age where they are beginning to get to the top of the tree in their career."