Tens of Thousands of daring revellers flock once again to the fields of Balado for this years t in the park this weekend. Yes,  July has arrived, bringing with it the much anticipated  festival season to the delight of ticket-holders. So as many young ravers get their Ray-bans and tents at the ready, an extensive line-up of many great acts prepare to rock the many stages of the festival and whip the crowd into a frenzy in the true T way. Such bands include headliners The Killers, Golden-oldies Blur,  rockers Kings of Leon and Paisley-born Paolo Nutini to name just a few. So if your lucky enough to hold a ticket, you can be sure to avoid disappointment this year with the great line-up preparing to set the stage alight. However, if the knee-deep-in-mud experience resembles your worst nightmare there is no need to fret, as you can catch all your favourite bands on the BBC with extensive live footage fronted by Festival veteran Edith Bowman and Radio One’s quirky youngster Nick Grimshaw. So be prepared to be enticed on a rock-and-roll ride as T in the Park returns for yet another summer.

HOLLIE GALLEN, HOT-EL-APARTMENTS.COM

No longer is Glasgow’s Hampden Park only famous for it’s footie. Yes, that’s right, Scotland’s home ground has truly justified itself as one of the greatest music venues in the UK. With big name bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers and most recently, rock gods ACDC, it stands undoubted that Hampden Park has made an astounding arrival on the music scene and, over the years, has cemented it’s future as Glasgow’s premier music destination. The atmosphere that swarms and circulates the stands is truly ecstatic and is thoroughly embraced by the extensive audience Hampden is equipped to play host to. All of this combined, makes it a venue many great bands aspire to play. And with world renowned band U2 preparing to land in Hampden for the Scottish leg of their latest tour, it can be said for sure that thousands of fans will once again flock to stands of the football stadium for yet another great music experience.

HOLLIE GALLEN, HOT-EL-APARTMENTS.COM

It is no secret that Glasgow, one of Scotland’s largest cosmopolitan cities is famous for it’s shopping experiences. Whether on a bargain budget or living the high-life with an extensive wallet, it remains undoubted that Glasgow succeeds in catering to all types of customer. Below is a condensed list of the top 5 shopping destinations in Glasgow:

1. SILVERBURN SHOPPING CENTRE:

This extensive shopping venue sits just outside Glasgow’s city centre. With it’s multitude of high street brands, including Topshop, Bank, Marks and Spencer and Kurt Geiger, and luxurious restaurants, vast parking facilities and child play areas, Silverburn offers a family friendly experience under just one roof.

2. BUCHANAN STREET:

Situated in the very heart of Glasgow, Buchanan Street offers even the most unenthusiastic of shoppers a delightful shopping experience. With many big- name brands such as House of Fraser, Molton Brown, Office and Urban Outfitters to name just a few, Buchanan Street proves to successfully provide a truly satisfying shopping experience.

3. PRINCES SQUARE,BUCHANNAN STREET:

Situated in the centre of Glasgow’s most popular shopping district, Princes’ Square offers a unique and luxurious experience which successfully caters to a variety of tastes. The venue plays host to many designer brands and restaurants. Designer brands which fondly call such an exquisite venue home include Calvin Klein, underwear brand Curves and Lace, Kurt Keiger, Ted Baker and most recently Vivienne Westwood, to name just a few. Princes Square will undoubtedly satisfy any shopaholic’s desires.

4. THE ITALIAN CENTRE, MERCHANT CITY:

Just a stones throw away from Princes Square and Buchanan Street, this high-fashion venue extends the list of designer brands which Glasgow is home to. Luxurious names such as Gucci and Versace sit pride of place here, so be prepared to empty your wallets if you so dare.

5. GREAT WESTERN ROAD:

An excellent shopping district situated in the West End , Great Western Road appeals to those shoppers on the prowl for something unique and quirky. With a vast list of luxurious boutiques and one-of-a-kind vintage stores, you can be sure to find a gem whilst strolling through this pleasant district, quenching your thirst and hunger in divine cafes and restaurants as you go.