The seventies were a decade that saw Glasgow be transformed as many Glaswegian’s moved out of inner city slums into new housing estates on the outskirts of the city with the completion of many tower blocks elsewhere.
It was a decade that saw Richard Nixon become the only US President in history to resign from his position following the Watergate scandal, films such as The Godfather, Star Wars and Grease appeared on screens for the first time, Billy Connolly rose to prominence and the UK faced political unrest as Margaret Thatcher came to power at the end of the decade.
Green’s Playhouse was renamed The Apollo in September 1973 with a number of legendary bands and artists performing at the venue during the seventies such as Johnny Cash, Wings, The Rolling Stones and ABBA. Hampden Park once again hosted a European Cup final with Bayern Munich facing Saint-Etienne and Scotland had high hopes of winning the World Cup under Ally MacLeod in 1978.
The following 24 pictures aim to show the changing landscape of the city through Glasgow streets, buildings and people in a defining decade for the city.
21. Kelvingrove Park
The Stewart Fountain pictured in Kelvingrove Park in 1974 on a sunny day. | Virtual Mitchell
22. Govan shipyards
Upper Clyde Shipbuilders demonstrate their support of the UCS shop stewards with a show of hands at a mass meeting in Govan shipyards in September 1971. Photo: TSPL
23. Buchanan Street
An earlier image on Buchanan Street with there being a ceremony to mark the opening of the pedestrian area in 1972 | Virtual Mitchell
24. Scottish Motor Rally
Crowds watching the rally cars leave Glasgow on the first stage of the International Scottish Motor Rally in June 1979. Photo: Gordon Rule