Legacies of the year long event can still be seen today. The Royal Concert Hall was built and there were free concerts, plays and art exhibitions. International stars were drawn to perform in the city in 1990, from Pavarotti – who had 12,000 fans at the SECC – to Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones. Here we take a look back at that year.
9. Glasgow City of Culture 1990
Two women stop on a park bench for a sandwich and a cup of tea in Glasgow in August 1990. Photo: Allan Milligan
10. Glasgow City of Culture 1990
Glasgow City of Culture merchandise sold throughout 1990. Photo: TSPL
11. Glasgow City of Culture 1990
An elderly man wearing a sandwich board advertising suits from Colin White Menswear walks through the city centre Glasgow, August 1990 Photo: Allan Milligan
12. Glasgow City of Culture 1990
Workmen take a break for lunch in front of a James and Bloom lorry in Glasgow, August 1990. Photo: Allan Milligan