1970s Glasgow was a bustling city that saw a lot of changes happen to the dear green place during the decade from new motorways being opened in the heart of the city which completely changed communities to a vibrant music scene as some of the hottest bands in the world rocked up to Green’s Playhouse and The Apollo.
It was also the decade which one of the city’s most famous sons Billy Connolly began to rise to fame as he made the transition from being a folk singer into a fully fledged comedian.
Take a trip down memory lane with us to Glasgow during the 1970s.
5. North Portland Street 1971
Lord Provost of Glasgow Sir Donald Liddle lights the last Glasgow gas street lamp in September 1971. Photo: TSPL
6. Central Station 1972
Crowds entering Central Station on Glasgow Fair Monday in July 1972. Photo: TSPL
7. Ibrox 1973
Celtic take on Rangers at Ibrox in the League Cup in August 1973. Photo: SNS Group
8. The Pavillion Theatre 1974
Billy Connolly standing outside the Pavilion Theatre where his show ‘The Billy Connolly Show’ was playing in 1974. | TSPL