Glasgow has been named the second best city in the UK by readers of an international travel magazine.

Every year the Readers' Choice Awards by Conde Nast Traveller ranks the best hotels, resorts, cities, countries, islands, spas, tour operators, villas, airlines, airports, trains and cruise lines around the world. 

Over 240,000 readers submitted responses which rated their travel experiences and the places they can’t wait to return to.

Glasgow ranked number two in the country, while Cambridge came on top.

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In third place was London, while Edinburgh positioned fourth, Cardiff was fifth and Manchester sixth.

Liverpool came in at seventh, Belfast was eighth, the ninth place was awarded to Bath and Oxford rounded off the top 10. 

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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To see all the lists of best destinations, visit cntraveller.com/rca and cntraveler.com/rca.