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Robert Dreghorn, or Bob Dragon, was an eccentric figure

Glasgow city centre

Strange story of Glasgow eccentric said to 'haunt' Clydeside street

Maud Sulter is an acclaimed artist and poet but not very well known in her native Gorbals

Maud Sulter is an acclaimed artist and poet but not very well known in her native Gorbals

Glasgow exhibition celebrates Gorbals artist whose mum was a tram "clippie"

Forth Rail Bridge under construction a century ago

Forth Rail Bridge under construction a century ago

Glasgow City Archives

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The man behind 'amazing' Glasgow firm which built Edinburgh's famous bridge

This iconic 'retro' cafe has survived 100 years and not much has changed

This iconic 'retro' cafe has survived 100 years and not much has changed

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This iconic 'retro' cafe has survived 100 years and not much has changed

Boxer Chic Calderwood

Boxer Chic Calderwood

Memories of the Glasgow's sports grounds that brought world stars to city

Jean and her fellow midwives with, inset, her treasured snowdrop badge

Jean and her fellow midwives with, inset, her treasured snowdrop badge

'I'd be a midwife forever': Moving memories of Glasgow's Rottenrow hospital

'Beloved' hotel to reopen with new makeover to celebrate 80th anniversary

'Beloved' hotel to reopen with new makeover to celebrate 80th anniversary

'Beloved' hotel to reopen with new makeover to celebrate 80th anniversary

'So sad!': Lorraine Kelly mourns closure of iconic Glasgow shop after 138 years

'So sad!': Lorraine Kelly mourns closure of iconic Glasgow shop after 138 years

Glasgow city centre

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'So sad!': Lorraine Kelly mourns closure of iconic Glasgow shop after 138 years

'Highlight of my childhood': Glaswegians share fond memories of magic shop

'Highlight of my childhood': Glaswegians share fond memories of magic shop

Glasgow city centre

'Highlight of my childhood': Glaswegians share fond memories of magic shop

96-year-old Glasgow restaurant nominated for best cafe in Scotland

96-year-old Glasgow restaurant nominated for best cafe in Scotland

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96-year-old Glasgow restaurant nominated for best cafe in Scotland

This iconic Glasgow cafe may be no more, but its family recipe lives on

This iconic Glasgow cafe may be no more, but its family recipe lives on

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This iconic Glasgow cafe may be no more, but its family recipe lives on

Tollcross Mansion

Tollcross Mansion

Glasgow City Archives

Fascinating past of Glasgow mansion house in city park

'Through his letters, we knew him': Tribute to Glasgow's daring Dambusters officer

Clare with the courtroom sketch

Clare with the courtroom sketch

Mitchell Library

Glasgow library's new 'piece of the jigsaw' in famous Madeleine Smith murder trial

Jaconelli in 2016

Jaconelli in 2016

Glasgow institution cafe dating to 1924 reopens after devastating fire

Robert Dalglish

Robert Dalglish

Glasgow City Archives

Remembering Glasgow politician who rowed across Briggait during city floods

Glasgow restaurant in historic building like a glamorous voyage to New York

Glasgow restaurant in historic building like a glamorous voyage to New York

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Glasgow city centre

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Glasgow restaurant in historic building like a glamorous voyage to New York

'I never stop': Meet the 80 year old woman still running a kitchen after 50 years

'I never stop': Meet the 80 year old woman still running a kitchen after 50 years

'I never stop': Meet the 80-year-old woman still running a kitchen after 50 years

Liz McCaffrey in the basement of the Pearce Institute

Liz McCaffrey in the basement of the Pearce Institute

Britannia Panopticon

Glasgow's spookiest stories revealed as Hallowe'en approaches

Still Game star helped welcome this 46-year-old pub back to Glasgow

Still Game star helped welcome this 46-year-old pub back to Glasgow

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Glasgow city centre

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Still Game star helped welcome this 46-year-old pub back to Glasgow

Partick was one of the Glasgow burghs which briefly had its own fire brigade

Partick was one of the Glasgow burghs which briefly had its own fire brigade

Glasgow City Archives

Glasgow archives tell story of city fire brigade's first 100 years

The 1969 view of the Kingston Bridge and surrounding areas

The 1969 view of the Kingston Bridge and surrounding areas

Glasgow city centre

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Remembering when famous Glasgow bridge moved five centimetres

'Utterly shameful': Furious reaction as new memorial bench damaged after only 10 days

'Utterly shameful': Furious reaction as new memorial bench damaged after only 10 days

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'Utterly shameful': Furious reaction as new memorial bench damaged after only 10 days

The story of the Glasgow restaurant 'tucked away' down a lane since 1971

The story of the Glasgow restaurant 'tucked away' down a lane since 1971

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Glasgow restaurant tucked down a lane since 1971 is a labyrinth to explore

Remembering when Liam Payne and One Direction performed in Glasgow

Remembering when Liam Payne and One Direction performed in Glasgow

Glasgow city centre

'Excited to be back': When Liam Payne and One Direction performed in Glasgow

New images show progress on demolition of historic Glasgow venue

New images show progress on demolition of historic Glasgow venue

Glasgow city centre

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New images show progress on demolition of historic Glasgow venue

The three Glasgow fires that convinced the council to make some changes

The three Glasgow fires that convinced the council to make some changes

GLASGOW CITY ARCHIVES

The three Glasgow fires that convinced the council to make some changes

'A genuine Ibrox legend': Memorial to Rangers hero unveiled to 'surprised' daughters

'A genuine Ibrox legend': Memorial to Rangers hero unveiled to 'surprised' daughters

'A genuine Ibrox legend': Memorial to Rangers hero unveiled to 'surprised' daughters

Lulu opened the cinema in 1989

Lulu opened the cinema in 1989

Memories of day huge Glasgow star opened Parkhead cinema as it closes for good

At 150 years old and counting, this 'palace pub' is a Victorian gem in Glasgow

At 150 years old and counting, this 'palace pub' is a Victorian gem in Glasgow

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At 150 years old and counting, this 'palace pub' is a Victorian gem in Glasgow

The exhibition comes to Tramway this month

The exhibition comes to Tramway this month

'Forgotten' tapes tell history of Glasgow community in city exhibition

Dennistoun in 1962

Dennistoun in 1962

Tragic story behind family who gave Glasgow suburb its name

Iconic 60-year-old Glasgow restaurant given prestigious award

Iconic 60-year-old Glasgow restaurant given prestigious award

Iconic 60-year-old Glasgow restaurant 'truly humbled' by prestigious award

The Duke of Wellington is never without his top hat.

The Duke of Wellington is never without his top hat.

Glasgow city centre

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'The mystery is ruined': Duke of Wellington cone climber unmasked

The charity is marking its 40th anniversary this month.

The charity is marking its 40th anniversary this month.

'What chance did we have?' Asbestos charity's tribute to workers 40 years on

Duncan Ferguson

Duncan Ferguson

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Dementia won't stop grandad, 92, from playing football as Glasgow club plays tribute

The Office of Public Works staff whose job it was to sort out the city centre

The Office of Public Works staff whose job it was to sort out the city centre

Glasgow city centre

Meet the original 'city centre task force' who had to sort out ailing Glasgow

Glasgow restaurant serves 100-year-old 'secret' recipe to celebs and Celtic stars

Glasgow restaurant serves 100-year-old 'secret' recipe to celebs and Celtic stars

Alistair Johnston

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Glasgow restaurant serves 100-year-old 'secret' recipe to celebs and Celtic stars

Author Vince McGlennan pictured outside the Mitchell Library

Author Vince McGlennan pictured outside the Mitchell Library

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'Every blaze since 19th century': Glasgow's fire history documented in new book

Maryhill Road Cemetery

Maryhill Road Cemetery

Glasgow City Council

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Historic Glasgow graveyard will reopen to public after cleanup

Lorraine Kelly and her mum Anne

Lorraine Kelly and her mum Anne

'A place of joy': Lorraine Kelly reflects on spot in Bridgeton she always loved

What are punks wearing in Glasgow in 2024

What are punks wearing in Glasgow in 2024

What does punk fashion look like in Glasgow 2024?

New book on 'controversial' unit in Barlinnie to be released today

New book on 'controversial' unit in Barlinnie to be released today

Barlinnie Prison

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New book on 'controversial' unit in Barlinnie to be released today

Glasgow city centre

'We were from Glasgow's East End - not much money, but plenty of style'

This tiny village has evolved to become Glasgow's 'coolest' neighbourhood

This tiny village has evolved to become Glasgow's 'coolest' neighbourhood

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This tiny village has evolved to become Glasgow's 'coolest' area

'Dad thought I was lying about my film going on Amazon' says Coatbridge director

'Dad thought I was lying about my film going on Amazon' says Coatbridge director

'Dad thought I was lying about my film going on Amazon' says filmmaker

Robert (Robin) Carrick

Robert (Robin) Carrick

Glasgow city centre

'More goods and gear than any man in Glasgow': Miser who saved city from ruin

Gordon McQueen, left, and one of his Scotland shirts which is part of the auction

Gordon McQueen, left, and one of his Scotland shirts which is part of the auction

Family of football legend to auction off iconic memorabilia collection

RMS Queen Mary at John Brown's Shipyard

RMS Queen Mary at John Brown's Shipyard

RMS Queen Mary celebrates 90 years since launch from Clydebank

Wimpy archive image

Wimpy archive image

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From 500 in UK to three in Scotland, this restaurant is just a memory for Glasgow

People watching the QE2 launch from the far shores

People watching the QE2 launch from the far shores

'What a beautiful ship': Clydebank's launch of the QE2 remembered

Where can you find the famous 'hot seat' from Still Game in Glasgow?

Where can you find the famous 'hot seat' from Still Game in Glasgow?

Where can you find the famous 'hot seat' from Still Game in Glasgow?

'Stunning': Locals hail £4m makeover of historic Glasgow building

'Stunning': Locals hail £4m makeover of historic Glasgow building

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'Stunning': Locals hail £4m makeover of historic Glasgow building

From Two Doors Down to Still Game - where are the stars of Gregory's Girl?

From Two Doors Down to Still Game - where are the stars of Gregory's Girl?

From Two Doors Down to Still Game - where are the stars of Gregory's Girl?