Lana Del Rey spotted 'exploring' Glasgow ahead of concert
The 40-year-old Summertime Sadness singer performed at Hampden Park in the Southside on Thursday, June 26.
However, before her concert, the star posted pictures on Instagram teasing that she had arrived in the city.
READ MORE: Lana Del Rey's love for Glasgow from Celtic to shopping
In one of the images, Lana was in the sky, flying over the area. She captioned the picture: "Glasgow, we're here. Unbelievable."
In a follow-up post, the New York-born musician posted a photograph of her exploring some woodlands with pals, which is understood to be somewhere in or near Glasgow.
(Image: Instagram) Lana is widely known for her hit tunes, including Young and Beautiful and Cinnamon Girl.
But she is also known for her love of Glasgow. From previously donning a Celtic top to shopping in a Co-op store in the city, the singer has a rather unexpected love affair with the city.
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