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Lee Dalgetty

Glasgow named second best city in the UK by Condé Nast Traveller

Glasgow has been named the second best city in the UK, by readers Condé Nast Traveller.

Their annual Readers' Choice Awards look for the best hotels, resorts, cities, countries, islands, transport lines and more - against a set criteria. Over 240,000 readers submitted responses, revealing their favourite spots across the world.

Glasgow came in at number two for cities in the UK, while Cambridge secured first place. Dropping in the ranking was London, which came in third.

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Speaking on Glasgow, the magazine said: "This buzzy city has made the list for the fifth year in a row, beating neighbour and rival Edinburgh in 2022's list."

Included in the travel magazine's recommended things to do in the city were Pollok Country Park, River Kelvin, Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel, Pollokshaws Road and more. You can find the full list here.

The full ranking by Condé Nast Traveller was;

  1. Cambridge (Score 85.78)
  2. Glasgow (Score 84.31)
  3. London (Score 84.07)
  4. Edinburgh (Score 83.01)
  5. Cardiff (Score 82.81)
  6. Manchester (Score 82.22)
  7. Liverpool (Score 76.78)
  8. Belfast (Score 75.42)
  9. Bath (Score 75.40)
  10. Oxford (Score 72.82)

Global Editorial Director Divia Thani said: “The huge response that the Readers’ Choice Awards garners each year demonstrates just how passionate Condé Nast Traveller’s audience is, with the annual awards combining a wealth of insights from in-the-know globetrotters with Condé Nast Traveller’s unique editorial perspective.

“This is a brand flagship moment that we are deeply proud of, even more so as Condé Nast Traveller celebrates its 35th anniversary in the U.S and its 25th anniversary in the U.K.

“We cannot guarantee that the sun will shine, or that your bags will arrive, but follow these leaders and you’re guaranteed a softer landing in this world.

“They are truly the tried-and-tested masters in the art of confecting travel perfection.”

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