Glasgow, Scotland

The preconception of Glasgow is often a rather depressing blend of Victorian industrial sites and blocks of council flats. However much has changed since this unattractive stereotype was formed, and Glasgow has evolved into a city with a great deal to offer, (Billy Connolly clearly hasn’t been home in a while).

Edgy and gritty – but in the coolest possible way, the mod fashion and leading live-music scene has captured the imagination of many a visitor, as well as cutting- edge art galleries and nocturnal hang-outs pumping way into the night. This is a city void of any pretention whatsoever, and Glaswegians are friendly, down-to-earth sort of folk, who perhaps due to their socialist routes have developed the sort of imagination and style that only comes from not having much cash to splash. Inventive, inspiring and full of black humour, Glasgow is a truly one-off destination.