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15 pictures of Glasgow's Christmas through the years - from the 60s to 00s

By Rosalind Erskine

The Scotsman Food and Drink Editor

Published 16th Dec 2021, 15:23 BST

With Christmas coming soon, we look back at how Glasgow celebrated through the years.

From Christmas lights in city streets to ice skating and decorated department stores, we take a look back at Glasgow looking festive.

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Glasgow Christmas lights in Argyle Street in 1963.

. Christmas in Glasgow

Glasgow Christmas lights in Argyle Street in 1963. Photo: TSPL

Illuminations in Buchanan Street in 1963.

. Christmas in Glasgow

Illuminations in Buchanan Street in 1963. Photo: TSPL

Skaters on the ice rink in George Square in 2001.

. Christmas in Glasgow

Skaters on the ice rink in George Square in 2001. Photo: TSPL

Decorations on Buchanan Street in 1962.

. Christmas in Glasgow

Decorations on Buchanan Street in 1962. Photo: TSPL

Christmas decorations in Renfield Street,1962.

. Christmas in Glasgow

Christmas decorations in Renfield Street,1962. Photo: TSPL

Glasgow Christmas lights in Argyle Street in 1963.

1. Christmas in Glasgow

Glasgow Christmas lights in Argyle Street in 1963. Photo: TSPL

Illuminations in Buchanan Street in 1963.

2. Christmas in Glasgow

Illuminations in Buchanan Street in 1963. Photo: TSPL

Skaters on the ice rink in George Square in 2001.

3. Christmas in Glasgow

Skaters on the ice rink in George Square in 2001. Photo: TSPL

Decorations on Buchanan Street in 1962.

4. Christmas in Glasgow

Decorations on Buchanan Street in 1962. Photo: TSPL