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Informed by on-the-ground research, Herb Lester's handy, folded guides uncover what makes a city special - its most distinctive shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, museums and galleries, whether unmissable old favourites, exciting new arrivals or overlooked treasures. Each entry comes with its own brief description, and a basic map helps the reader get their bearings and make plans.

The 50 entries show just some of what Glasgow has to offer, glorious parks, beautiful architecture, great food and drink, and a notably charming and friendly populace. Among the highlights: unchanged 1960s pub, The Doublet; art deco restaurant and oyster bar, Rogano; the excellent record shop, Monorail; and perhaps inevitably a fish and chip shop - albeit one with an opera-singing proprietor.

Printed on a single sheet of 100% recycled paper, these light, portable guides are an ideal travelling companion.