14 photos of Glasgow's old shipyards over the years - including Fairfield and John Brown

Shipyards are a major part of Glasgow’s industrial heritage.

Many Glaswegians will know someone or have a relative who once worked at one of Glasgow’s shipyards.

The 19th century and early 20th century was a boom period for Glasgow’s shipyards, including Fairfield in Govan and John Brown’s in Clydebank.

Sadly, the industry declined in Scotland after World War II, and many of them closed in the following decades.

Take a look through this gallery at some of Glasgow’s shipyards over the years.

9. Glasgow's shipyards

The new Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth II at John Brown's Shipyard, Glasgow Photo: Gordon Rule

The Queen Elizabeth II liner being fitted out at John Brown shipyard in Clydebank in December 1967 Photo: Allan Milligan

The Hang Jebat frigate launched at Yarrow's shipyard at Clydebank in December 1967 Photo: Allan Milligan

The HMS Achilles takes to the river Clyde after her launch in November 1968. Photo: Allan Milligan