Glaswegians will have fond memories of their early years growing up in Glasgow, with many old locations no longer standing.
We wanted to find out the places which meant something to Glaswegians so asked our readers to let us know the spots which still had a special place in their heart with over 150 people getting back to us with their thoughts.
From well-known Glasgow shops to markets, here are 18 places which are fondly remembered by Glaswegians.
We wanted to find out the places which meant something to Glaswegians so asked our readers to let us know the spots which still had a special place in their heart with over 150 people getting back to us with their thoughts.
![Lewis's department store was a mainstay on Argyle Street for decades with many Glaswegians having fond memories of climbing the stairs at Lewis's and waiting in a long queue to meet Santa Claus at Christmas time. The windows at Lewis's were an absolute draw for everyone.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFjODBlMzBlLTM3OTQtNDY5NC05NzQ1LWQwNTExMGVlNTFlODo5MzU5MGUyYy1jZjFiLTRkNDMtYTMzNS0xOWY2YmUwY2U0ODY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Lewis's
Lewis's department store was a mainstay on Argyle Street for decades with many Glaswegians having fond memories of climbing the stairs at Lewis's and waiting in a long queue to meet Santa Claus at Christmas time. The windows at Lewis's were an absolute draw for everyone. Photo: TSPL
![Victoria Park has been a popular spot for Glaswegians in the West of the city with them having a pond, with two small islands. It would be a busy spot at weekends for many children.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/06/13/11/22/download%20%281%29.png.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=600)
6. Victoria Park
Victoria Park has been a popular spot for Glaswegians in the West of the city with them having a pond, with two small islands. It would be a busy spot at weekends for many children. | Vitrual Mitchell
![The Glasgow Zoo shut down in August 2003 after years of struggling financially, by close of play they had incurred a debt of around £3.5m. Even in its own day, the zoo was very much overshadowed by the big boys over at Edinburgh Zoo - but who needs a penguin parade when you had a Polar Bear? Calderpark was much larger than its contemporary in Edinburgh, spread over 99 acres in Baillieston compared to the Capital's zoo at 82 acres.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/02/15/12/07/Elephant%20Glasgow%20zoo.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=600)
7. Glasgow Zoo
The Glasgow Zoo shut down in August 2003 after years of struggling financially, by close of play they had incurred a debt of around £3.5m. Even in its own day, the zoo was very much overshadowed by the big boys over at Edinburgh Zoo - but who needs a penguin parade when you had a Polar Bear? Calderpark was much larger than its contemporary in Edinburgh, spread over 99 acres in Baillieston compared to the Capital's zoo at 82 acres. | TSPL
![The People's Palace has been at the heart of telling Glasgow's story since the 1940s, even though the building was first opened in the city in 1898. Major changes are set to take place at the museum in the next few years after National Lottery Heritage funding was secured to transform the museum and the much-loved Winter Gardens glasshouse.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/02/22/10/07/4810-103.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. People's Palace
The People's Palace has been at the heart of telling Glasgow's story since the 1940s, even though the building was first opened in the city in 1898. Major changes are set to take place at the museum in the next few years after National Lottery Heritage funding was secured to transform the museum and the much-loved Winter Gardens glasshouse. | Glasgow Life