20 photos taking you back to Glasgow in 1990

A look back at Glasgow in 1990.

By Rosalind Erskine

Published 12th Feb 2022, 09:00 BST

Updated 29th Mar 2023, 09:44 BST

It was an exciting time as Glasgow held the title as Europe’s city of culture.

Here’s 20 pictures taking you back over three decades to life in Glasgow in 1990.

The Royal Concert Hall being built in 1990

1. Exterior of the Glasgow Concert Hall in August 1990..jpg

The Royal Concert Hall being built in 1990 Photo: TSPL

American actor Don Johnson leads the USSR team into Glasgow's Celtic Park for the European Special Olympics in July 1990.

2. Glasgow in 1990

American actor Don Johnson leads the USSR team into Glasgow's Celtic Park for the European Special Olympics in July 1990. Photo: TSPL

Exterior of Brian McCann Goldsmiths and jeweller in Glasgow, August 1990.

3. Glasgow in 1990

Exterior of Brian McCann Goldsmiths and jeweller in Glasgow, August 1990. Photo: Allan Milligan

A music fan takes a nap on the pavement after the Glasgow's Big Day concert in June 1990.

4. Glasgow in 1990

A music fan takes a nap on the pavement after the Glasgow's Big Day concert in June 1990. Photo: TSPL