The history of Ingram Street in 8 nostalgic pictures from Glasgow's past

By Declan McConville

Digital Reporter

Published 26th Oct 2025, 11:00 GMT

Ingram Street has had many shops, pubs and restaurants over the decades that have become part of local memory.

Ingram Street is one of Glasgow’s most famous streets, linking Queen Street with High Street, passing through the heart of the city centre, and along through the historic Merchant City.

Many notable buildings still line Ingram Street, though their purposes have evolved over time — for example, the former fire station headquarters now houses one of Glasgow’s finest Indian restaurants.

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Here are eight old photographs of one of Glasgow’s most famous city centre streets.

Ingram Street pictured in May 1975.

1. Ingram Street

Ingram Street pictured in May 1975. | Stephen Reid

The Savings Bank pictured on the corner of Ingram Street and Glassford Street in 1975.

2. Savings Bank

The Savings Bank pictured on the corner of Ingram Street and Glassford Street in 1975. | Virtual Mitchell

Fire Brigade headquarters with fire engines pictured at 33 Ingram Street where you can now find Swadish by Ajay Kumar.

3. Fire Brigade Headquarters

Fire Brigade headquarters with fire engines pictured at 33 Ingram Street where you can now find Swadish by Ajay Kumar. | Virtual Mitchell

Looking down Candleriggs from Ingram Street in 1960.

4. Ingram Street (1960)

Looking down Candleriggs from Ingram Street in 1960. | Steven MacQueen

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