A LOCAL man has been cheering up Glasgow during the coronavirus lockdown, by serenading the city everyday from his balcony.

Scott Thornton, 70, has been singing from the rooftops on Clyde Street, giving those that are able to get out and neighbours a free concert.

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Scott said: "Glasgow has a great tradition with music.

"I always say that the best free entertainment in Britain is watching the buskers at the steps on Buchanan Street and now we don't have that.

"I'm a big believer in music bringing people together and right now, more than ever, we need to be brought together."

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Scott, who has lived in Glasgow for the past 12 years, has also encouraged others to use music to get through the coronavirus lockdown:

"You might not have an instrument but we all know songs - we can download them and start your own choir at home.

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"We all need something to do to pass the days now.

"All you need is a voice to have a bit of music."

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