Sir Cliff Richard is to embark on a nationwide tour to coincide with his 80th birthday - and he is coming to Glasgow.

The veteran entertainer will celebrate the milestone in October next year and he will bring The Great 80 Tour to the city's Royal Concert Hall on Friday, September 25. 

Sir Cliff is one of the most successful musicians ever, having sold more than 250 million records worldwide.

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The singer launched his career in the 1950s with his backing group The Shadows and has been a fixture of the charts ever since, becoming the only singer to have a number one single in the UK in five consecutive decades.

Tickets for The Great 80 Tour will go on sale at 9 am on Friday, October 25.

The Glasgow show tickets are priced £93.50 and £82.50 including the booking fee. 

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