I returned to UK city where I lived in 90s and was astonished by what it looks like

While some might argue that Glasgow lacks the prestige of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, Fiona Whitting embarked on a journey to the lively city where she once studied, to uncover why it deserves as much affection as its more renowned sibling.

During a city walkabout, she encountered an American tourist who remarked: ''Edinburgh is like Disneyland everything's geared towards the tourist. Glasgow, however there's a real city."

Fiona found herself in complete agreement - though she confessed her own partiality, having been a student there. She recalled: "Back then the city council had conjured up a clever branding tag Glasgow's Miles Better aimed at boosting its image. Locals knew it was really a veiled dig at its glitzier neighbour Edinburgh.

On the tour of Glasgow's street murals, guide Caron echoed these sentiments. She said: "Glasgow is full of unique charm. And, of course, the people are amazing."

The tour showcases some of the striking artwork that embellishes various buildings, such as St Mungo a portrayal of Glasgow's founder and a patron of the city holding a robin on his finger, painted by a prolific artist named Smug.

There are also two large murals of comedian Billy Connolly, a native of the city, and one of a couple in an embrace falling through the air painted by The Rebel Bear dubbed Glasgow's Banksy due to their concealed identity.

This was a side of Glasgow that Fiona, being relatively new, had never witnessed before. One of Glasgow's newest attractions is the breath taking River Clyde regeneration project.

The Clyde was once a global hub for shipbuilding, but after the industry's decline in the 1960s, the area fell into disrepair. However, the riverbanks have recently undergone a remarkable