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.
Take a trip down memory lane with us to Glasgow during the 1970s.
9. Cleansing Strike 1975
Women thanking the Army who were were roped in to clear the rubbish from the streets of Glasgow after a cleansing department strike in March 1975.
10. Buchanan Street 1977
Shoppers take a stroll up Buchanan Street in 1977 just before it became completely pedestrianised the following year. Photo: TSPL
11. Mars Bar 1978
Guitarist Charlie Burchill and singer Jim Kerr, founders of Simple Minds, performing at one of their first gigs in Glasgow in 1978. Photo: Laurie Evans
12. Scottish Motor Rally 1979
Crowds watching the rally cars leave Glasgow on the first stage of the International Scottish Motor Rally in June 1979. Photo: Gordon Rule