New book reveals what matters to Glaswegians as city turns 850
The Where did you GlasGOw? campaign is aimed at Glaswegians who have spread their wings and left the city, and so far, submissions have come from around the UK and as far afield as Australia, Spain, America and Luxembourg.
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Trips to Riverside, the city's transport museum, visits to the famous University Café on Byres Road, and watching their favourite football teams play all rank highly on people's fondest memories of Glasgow.
Many also reveal they keep their connection with Glasgow alive by receiving 'home comforts' like tablet, shortbread and Irn Bru.
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The completed book, which will be housed in the City Chambers, will feature the names, stories and images of at least 850 Glaswegians who have made their mark worldwide.
Anne Scott Campbell, founder of the non-profit organisation Girl Gone International, has submitted a heartfelt entry which shares the story of her parents, Gerrie and Susan Douglas-Scott.
As the first gay couple in Scotland to legally marry, their union marked a powerful moment in the country's history and Anne, who now lives in Spain, is delighted they will be remembered in the book.
She added that Girl Gone International, an online community which aims to connect women worldwide, was inspired by her Glasgow roots.
Gerrie and Susan Douglas-Scott (Image: Newsquest)
'At its heart, it's about making sure no one feels alone, anywhere in the world,' she explained. 'That Glaswegian spirit, humour and kindness is always welcoming others.'
Glaswegian icons Sir Billy Connolly, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Sir Alex Ferguson are also included, alongside Clyde, the beloved mascot of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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Many people have shared personal recollections of the city.
Hyndland native Eilidh Edmiston, now living in Luxembourg, said: 'It's hard to describe the joy I feel as I near the gate for a connecting flight back to Glasgow and hear the familiar and unmistakable Glaswegian accents.
"My kids have grown up in different, more reserved cultures in the Middle East and Europe, and I always found it amusing how surprised they were when we were home and witnessed how complete strangers interact.'
To share your memories, stories and images with Where Did You GlasGOw? visit glasgow850.com. Entries will be available to view towards the end of the year.
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