It was known as the Glasgow Fair Fortnight, and in times gone by, factories, shipyards and businesses would close down completely, heralding a mass exodus of the city as workers and their families headed to the seaside to enjoy some well-earned time off. Today, on this year’s Fair Monday, we take a look back at people from Glasgow enjoying this holiday
5. Glasgow Fair Fortnight
Children fishing during the Glasgow Fair Holidays in 1956. Photo: TSPL
6. Glasgow Fair Fortnight
Clyde steamer docking in Dunoon in 1955. Photo: TSPL
7. Glasgow Fair Fortnight
Holiday makers board the steamer at Gourock for Dunoon in the rain during the Glasgow Fair holiday in 1959. Photo: TSPL
8. Glasgow Fair Fortnight
Crowds entering Central Station on Glasgow Fair Monday in July 1972. Photo: TSPL