One of popular music's most beloved singers, Van Morrison, is to perform at a series of summer concerts in Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park.

Morrison, who celebrated his 70th birthday last year, is to be one of the key acts of the Summer Nights series at the Kelvingrove Bandstand in the city's west end.

Now in its third year, the concerts, arranged by Regular Music, will take place across two weekends in August.

The gigs at the recently renovated venue in the heart of the park will take place from August 4-7 and from 11-14.

Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am.

The line up for the first weekend includes Van Morrison, the Scottish band Idlewild, the Super Furry Animals and Lloyd Cole and The Lepards as well as Justin Currie and his band.

The second weekend begins with Primal Scream, the Electric Honey Sessions, Eddi Reader and guests including Kris Drever, and will conclude with singer Will Young.

Young is best known for winning the first Pop Idol music contest in 2002 and released his latest album, 85% Proof, last year.

Primal Scream, led by Bobby Gillespie, are returning to the music world with their latest album Chaosmosis.

Perhaps still best known for their classic album Screamadelica, the band was hit with tragedy in 2014 when its former guitarist, Robert Young, died.

Kris Drever is also known for his work with his own band, Lau, who received acclaim for their latest album The Bell That Never Rang.

Morrisonhas received six Grammy Awards, the 1994 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

In 2016 he was knighted for his musical achievements and his services to tourism and charitable causes in Northern Ireland.

Mark Mackie, director of Regular Music, said: “We are delighted to be returning the Kelvingrove Bandstand for the third year, bringing with us such a varied selection of world class performers to this truly unique setting right in the heart of Glasgow.”

The events are being organised with an official partner, Birra Moretti, who will sell beer and Italian street food.

Gates will open each night at 6pm.

The bandstand has been revitalised in recent years as music and performance venue.

It can hold 2500 attendees and in 2014, in time for the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, underwent a £2m refurbishment after falling into disrepair for several years.

The first Summer Nights events featured Alison Moyet, the Waterboys, Steve Earle, Squeeze, Capercaillie and Teenage Fanclub.

The 92-year-old B-listed bandstand has ruilt by the Glasgow Corporation Parks department in 1924.

However, the bandstand closed in 1999 and fell into disrepair.

Before restoration, its condition was described as "critical" on the Scottish Buildings at Risk Register.

It is one of the few bandstands in Scotland within an amphitheatre.

The bandstand's revamp was carried out by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust in partnership with Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life, with help from the Heritage Lottery Fund.