THE changing face of Argyle Street can be glimpsed in today’s picture, taken in 1965.
And the centrepiece back then was Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s Buck’s Head Buildings on the right.
The original building was erected in 1750s and was the home of Provost John Murdoch.
He then sold it on to another merchant, who eventually sold it on to Colin McFarlane.
He converted the mansion and opened the Buck’s Head Hotel, at the corner of Argyle and Dunlop Streets, in 1790.
In 1862, Thomson began work on his Buck’s Head warehouse, which was named after the hotel. Today, the Buck’s Head building remains a major city landmark and has been home to many shops.
Across the busy junction, with pedestrians dodging cars and lorries to reach their destination, work was underway at Marks and Spencer’s flagship store.
Before Argyle Street was partially pedestrianised, it was one of the main routes through the city. As well as the loss of vehicles, Glasgow’s busy shopping street has changed dramatically over the last few decades, with a host of big names disappearing from the scene.

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These intrepid pals from Drumchapel Opportunities were putting their best feet forward back in 1996, when they set off to walk the West Highland Way to raise funds for children’s organisations in the city