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![Going local in Glasgow [#ad] > City breaks always seem to involve long days and miles of walking and my trip to Glasgow was no exception. If you’re looking for somewhere to rest your tired feet, this is the lovely Matrix apartments where I stayed with @glasgowcityflats It’s one of 50 they have around the city, a split-level apartment with two cosy bedrooms, a big light-filled open-plan kitchen, lounge and diner, a balcony view over the city and only a few minutes’ walk into the city centre. All you need for a perfect weekend base!](http://scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/9bf27a14ee4e4ac2607a203b88b460e2/5D8ED7F8/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/61245774_432585477521245_447821606032979090_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com "Going local in Glasgow [#ad] > City breaks always seem to involve long days and miles of walking and my trip to Glasgow was no exception. If you’re looking for somewhere to rest your tired feet, this is the lovely Matrix apartments where I stayed with @glasgowcityflats It’s one of 50 they have around the city, a split-level apartment with two cosy bedrooms, a big light-filled open-plan kitchen, lounge and diner, a balcony view over the city and only a few minutes’ walk into the city centre. All you need for a perfect weekend base!")
