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
9. Glasgow Fair Fortnight
Queuing in the rain for the ferry at Gourock during the Glasgow Fair holiday in 1956. Photo: TSPL
10. Glasgow Fair Fortnight
The Aberdeen fun fair during the Glasgow Fair holiday in 1954. Photo: TSPL
11. Glasgow Fair Fortnight
Crowds of holidaymakers coming ashore at Rothesay pier on July 17 1956 for the Glasgow Fair holiday. Photo: TSPL
12. Glasgow Fair Fortnight
Three-year-old Paul Flannigan sits on top of the luggage ready to go on holiday at Glasgow Central Station in 1957. Photo: TSPL