Dive in to Glasgow’s vibrant musical heritage with this entertaining guide to the people, places and events which have shaped the city’s world-renowned music scene.

Covering folk to funk, pop to punk, this bite-sized book celebrates the significant gigs, beloved venues and famous ( and infamous) musicians who have stayed, played and made music in the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music.

From Simple Minds to Sydney Devine, The Blue Nile to Belle & Sebastian, Alex Harvey to the Apollo, Glasgow’s Greatest Hits gathers a host of tall tales and fascinating facts, big names and lesser-known legends in one pocket compendium.

Join Fiona Shepherd, Alison Stroak and Jonathan Trew on this compelling voyage of discovery.

'Glasgow's musical heritage is being celebrated in a new guide exploring the key figures, places and concerts that have built its world-renowned reputation as a music city'

 'A gallus, gig-packed tribute to a city that lives and breathes music . . . a must for any music fan'

'I recommend this excellent guide to Glasgow, the music city, from the good people at Glasgow Music City Tours'

'a celebration of every aspect of Glasgow musical life'

'a rollocking new guide compiled by the three founders of Glasgow City Music Tours, exploring the key figures, places and gigs that have underpinned its reputation as a global hitmaker'

Fiona Shepherd is an established music journalist who has been attending gigs and writing about the music scene since 1990. She is co-founder and co-director of Glasgow Music City Tours and Edinburgh Music Tours. Alison Stroak is a co-director and co-founder of Glasgow Music City Tours and Edinburgh Music Tours. She has been a bookseller, publisher and editor for over 30 years. Jonathan Trew has been writing about music, culture and restaurants since the early 1990s. He can usually be found at his desk wondering when this internet thing will end.