Remembering Glasgow's famous Barrowland Ballroom and the stars who have performed there

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Dancing to the Billy McGregor Band at Barrowland, 1957. Pic: Newsquest

Opening in 1934, thanks to vision of “Barras Queen” Maggie McIver, the building was largely destroyed by fire in 1958.The new ballroom opened on Christmas Eve, 1960 and since then, has become one of Scotland’s foremost concert venues.

It has also hosted record and comic fairs, tea dances and corporate events alongside some of the most memorable pop and rock gigs of recent times.Get in touch with Times Past to share your stories and photos. Email

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