Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow after heavy overnight snow in December 2000.Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow after heavy overnight snow in December 2000.
Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow after heavy overnight snow in December 2000.

Snow in Glasgow through the years - from the 60s to present day

We may be on course for a warm Hogmanay, but it hasn’t always been that way at this time of year.
By Rosalind Erskine
Published 29th Dec 2021, 17:03 BST

From snowfall close to Christmas, to spring showers, here we take a look at times when Glasgow was like a winter wonderland.

Snow in George Square in the 60s.

1. Snow in Glasgow

Snow in George Square in the 60s. Photo: TSPL

A woman crosses the road in Baillieston in the snow and icy and windy conditions in Feb 2010.

2. Snow in Glasgow

A woman crosses the road in Baillieston in the snow and icy and windy conditions in Feb 2010. Photo: Robert Perry

Easter blizzard in Glasgow - Snow covered cars in St Vincent Street 1963

3. Snow in Glasgow

Easter blizzard in Glasgow - Snow covered cars in St Vincent Street 1963 Photo: Unknown

Students enjoying the snow in the shadow of Glasgow University in 2003.

4. Snow in Glasgow

Students enjoying the snow in the shadow of Glasgow University in 2003. Photo: Donald MacLeod

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