And, as time marches on, the interactive technology allows us to track the city’s innumerable changes in a way that has never before been possible.
Using Google Street View’s inbuilt time slider function, we take a look at 9 Glasgow views that have changed almost beyond recognition since the American multinational tech firm first visited the city in 2008.
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5. SEC Armadillo - then
The SEC Armadillo was looking lonely when Google first came to town. Photo: Google Street View
6. SEC Armadillo and SSE Hydro - now
The 14,000 capacity SSE Hydro was opened in 2013 and is a welcome addition to the area. Photo: Google Street View
7. Gallowgate - then
The days were numbered for this tired-looking row of shops on the Gallowgate when Google first visited. Photo: Google Street View
8. Gallowgate - now
A greener Gallowgate beckons us in 2020 following the creation a few years ago of Barrowland Park. Photo: Google Street View