MARK Knopfler has announced he is to come to Glasgow as part of a world tour.

The Down The Road Wherever tour commences in Barcelona in April, then comes to the city’s SSE Hydro on May 26.

Hailed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Glasgow-born Knopfler has sold in excess of 120 million albums across his Dire Straits and solo career, and many of his songs have become standards.

The 69-year-old has released eight solo albums as well as recording ‘Neck And Neck’ with guitar great Chet Atkins, and collaborated with Emmylou Harris on ‘All The Roadrunning’.

Tickets will be available at ticketline.co.uk and also bookingsdirect.com or the venue direct.