Stroll Great Western Road, Glasgow, Scotland

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When the sun sets down the tree-lined barrel of Great Western Road in summertime, it feels like anything is possible. Glasgow’s historic western approach road cuts a nearly 18-mile-long straight line all the way from the edge of the Trossachs to the city centre. But it’s the top bit between St George’s Cross and the Botanic Gardens – abuzz morning through night with all from latte-sipping mums and dads to students and full-on hipsters – where all the good stuff happens. Here you’ll find everything from inexpensive Neapolitan pizzas and beer schooners at Paesano to thrift shopping at Glasgow Vintage Co, West and DUDS; riverside craft brews at Inn Deep to sweaty basement gigs at the Hug and Pint; late-night pours at Oran Mor to hangover-busting coffees and breakfast burritos at Papercup. EATFood for all budgets and occasions, from the exquisite tasting menu at Michelin Star decorated Cail Bruich (£125) to Glasgow’s best chips ’n ’cheese at Philadelphia (sub-four quid). DRINKPints at the living-room sized proper wee pub The Belle. It’s a rare gem: no food, no frills, just great pints, a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere, and an open fire in winter. BUYGorgeous homewares and fashionwear at boutique emporium of delectable Scandi design HOOS and its bigger sister store inHOOS.Malcolm Jack

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