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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13. Queen Street Station - then
There was little fondness left for the old 1960s facade of Queen Street Station when Google first came to Glasgow. Photo: Google Street View
14. Queen Street Station - now
It's incredible what a bit of sunshine can do... and a multi-million pound refurbishment. Photo: Google Street View
15. Springburn Road - then
The Sighthill flats still dominated the skyline along Springburn Road when this photo was taken. Photo: Google Street View
16. Springburn Road - now
The vast blocks of 1960s high rise flats have long since been demolished and a new Sighthill is beginning to emerge. Photo: Google Street View