Today we wanted to talk about Bridges here in Glasgow - and not Kevin Bridges, though he is a Glaswegian darling - we want to explore the history of our great bridges
Bridges are important anywhere, but especially here in Glasgow. They link communities, open up new opportunities for commerce, transport and culture, and for many of us, they play an integral role in our everyday lives.
Now with the finishing touches being put on the Govan-Partick Bridge, we wanted to look at the history of all the major bridges in Glasgow - and how they came to be in the city.
Take a look below as we explore the history of Glasgow bridges in 15 photographs.
9. King's Bridge (1933)
Linking Hutchesontown and Glasgow Green, the original bridge at this site was constructed in 1901 and was made of wood. | Wikidata
10. Kingston Bridge (1970)
The Kingston Bridge was opened on the 26th June 1970 by the Queen Mother following just over three years of construction at a cost of £11m, which is the equivalent of £180m today. Photo: Glasgow Motorway Archive
11. Bell's Bridge (1988)
Bell's Bridge was constructed to coincide with the Glasgow Garden Festival back in the 80s, it's name is lent from Arthur Bell & Sons (producers of Bell's Whisky), who sponsored the construction of the bridge. It connects the SEC with the Pacific Quay, the latter of which served as the main exhibition site during the Glasgow Garden Festival. | Contributed
12. Millennium Bridge (2002)
A pedestrian bridge between the Glasgow Science Centre and the SEC, it was funded around the millennium, hence the name. Nothing too exciting to say about this bridge unfortunately. | Structurae