9 lost Glasgow nightclubs we haven't forgotten

Dancing at Locarno in Glasgow in 1964. Photo: TSPLplaceholder image
Dancing at Locarno in Glasgow in 1964. Photo: TSPL

Whether you're still a regular club-goer or prefer a quiet night in these days, you're sure to have fond memories of some of Glasgow's legendary nightclubs.

From notorious boozers to flashy discos, Glasgow’s had it all. How many of these long-gone nightclubs do you remember?

Housed inside an impressive-looking former church, The Shack was a favourite amongst students in the early 2000s. It has also been known as Cardinal Follies and The Temple over the years, but sadly it was destroyed in a fire in 2004 and the building was demolished soon after. Picture: Thomas Annan\Wikimediaplaceholder image
Housed inside an impressive-looking former church, The Shack was a favourite amongst students in the early 2000s. It has also been known as Cardinal Follies and The Temple over the years, but sadly it was destroyed in a fire in 2004 and the building was demolished soon after. Picture: Thomas Annan\Wikimedia
One of the most recent clubs to close down in Glasgow, The Arches was a much-loved arts venue underneath Central Station. They began hosting club nights back in 1992 and Slam was one of the most popular nights of all, with plenty of 90s techno and electronic music. The clubs late licence was revoked in 2015 and it went into administration shortly after. It now houses a street food market and brewery. Picture: John Devlinplaceholder image
One of the most recent clubs to close down in Glasgow, The Arches was a much-loved arts venue underneath Central Station. They began hosting club nights back in 1992 and Slam was one of the most popular nights of all, with plenty of 90s techno and electronic music. The clubs late licence was revoked in 2015 and it went into administration shortly after. It now houses a street food market and brewery. Picture: John Devlin
Theres nothing that screams '1980s' quite like a party ship with a revolving dancefloor called the Tuxedo Princess. The boat was anchored at Broomielaw for a few years during the late 80s and early 90s before it set sail and returned to Newcastle. Picture: Craig A Rodway\Flickrplaceholder image
Theres nothing that screams '1980s' quite like a party ship with a revolving dancefloor called the Tuxedo Princess. The boat was anchored at Broomielaw for a few years during the late 80s and early 90s before it set sail and returned to Newcastle. Picture: Craig A Rodway\Flickr
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