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It often takes the loss of a landmark to truly appreciate the vital role independent businesses play in a city's character. These are the unique institutions that define Glasgow and that, in turn, have been shaped by the city itself.
From our dining and entertainment spots to the clothes we wear, Glasgow boasts an abundance of distinctive places that enrich the cityscape.
To celebrate them, here are 18 distinctive Glasgow businesses that contribute to making the city a better place.
13. Cafe Gandolfi
One of the city's oldest family run restaurants, it has become a Glasgow institution known for serving up the best of Scottish produce. | Google Maps
14. Tron Theatre
Many tourists in Glasgow will walk by the Tron theatre without a second thought. But they shouldn’t, it’s one of Glasgow’s oldest buildings with a history that’s older than some countries. | Contributed
15. Dee's of Trongate
Dee's of Trongate is another longstanding clothes shop in the city. At the mouth of the East End it has been clothing the cool kids since the 1950s. | Dee
16. Barras Market
The Barras was once the life blood of so many traders in the city, over the years it has gone through many changes - but these days it feels like it is having a resurgence into a completely new beast. | © Glasgow Life / Paul Watt Photography