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NevereverDave.bsky.social

@nevereverdave.bsky.social

#DebateNight suggested it the single square: Jamaica Street/UnionStreet at Argyle Street Crossing. With no irony, the former #Boots #DizzysCorner

The Jamaica Street/UnionStreet/Argyle Street Crossing with former Boots the Chemists Store in RHS corner. People on blind dates of old would arrange to meet there. Canny suitors would slip up Jamaica Street and have a look at the prospective date. Should they not appeal, they'd slip away down Jamaica Street again - leaving the poor soul standing uncollected. Colloquially known in Glasgow as getting a dissey. Now at night it is thought by some a 'no go area' primarily down to young people at McDonald's KFC eateries and Cathouse Club proximity along with alcohol drugs in the wee sma hours. During the day it is fine albeit it has its characterful moments.

The magnificent Boots the Chemists building at the corner of Union Street and Argyle Street - Dissys Corner - the actual locus beneath the giant clock. Remarkably bright and modern. It sadly didn't survive.

Boots Corner is long gone and what remains is arguably in a state of flux. The commercial certainties of old no longer apply. This then, at late night is depicted by Political Parties as a No Go Area. As a life long Glasgow resident - I firmly dispute this characterisation allowing you keep your wits about you and do not readily place yourself in the middle of drunken rammy's [fights or robust disputes between intoxicated parties] it isn't Times Square and as such your hotel at Midnight is best, perhaps riding a cab safely there. 🙂

October 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM

News Mason

@newsmason.bsky.social

#trends today for 'april launch' 'travel concerns' & 'union street'

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March 13, 2026 at 2:38 AM

News Mason

@newsmason.bsky.social

#trends today for 'grand prix' 'opening day' & 'union street'

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#grandprix #openingday #unionstreet

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March 11, 2026 at 2:34 AM

Sue Dyke

@archaeoselkie.bsky.social

#unionstreet #aberdeen #rainbow #scotland @ Aberdeen https://www.instagram.com/p/BslMfCIhFTG/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1amnmm98b8snb

November 17, 2024 at 5:19 AM

Network Rail

@networkrail.bsky.social

📣 Partial reopening of Glasgow Central confirmed for Wednesday 18 March:

➡️ https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/partial-reopening-of-glasgow-central-confirmed-for-wednesday-18-march

#GlasgowCentral #Glasgow #UnionStreet

Partial reopening of Glasgow Central confirmed for Wednesday 18 March

Glasgow Central high-level will partially reopen on Wednesday 18 March, allowing a return of some ScotRail and cross-border train services.

www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk

March 17, 2026 at 9:58 AM

Network Rail

@networkrail.bsky.social

🚒 Coming together to ensure Glasgow Central's safe for your journeys after the #UnionStreet fire.

🏇 It's off to the races for many of our Birmingham New Street customers.

😎 And a brighter London Liverpool Street.

It's #WeekOnTheNetwork

March 15, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Network Rail

@networkrail.bsky.social

📢 Work towards reopening Glasgow Central Station's high-level continues after the fire on Union Street.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has concluded its firefighting and formally handed the site over to Glasgow City Council:

ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4bhuwz6

#Glasgow #GlasgowCentral #UnionStreet

The burnt down building on Union Street next to Glasgow Central, with the fire hose putting out the fire from high above the shell of the building.

March 13, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Network Rail

@networkrail.bsky.social

⛔ Glasgow Central Station update following the Union Street fire.

✅ Glasgow Central low-level will reopen tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.
⛔ Glasgow Central high-level will not reopen this week.

Read a more detailed update below.

https://bit.ly/3OY2dyg

#Glasgow #GlasgowCentral #UnionStreet

The collapsed, fire-destroyed building on Union Street in Glasgow, appearing as a shell of a building.

Aerial image of the collapsed, fire-destroyed building on Union Street in Glasgow, with hoses attempting to put out the fire.

March 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM

Don Porqué

@donporque.bsky.social

¿Qué desató el incendio de Glasgow Central y qué se sabe? #9DeMarzo #FelizLunes #Glasgow #GlasgowCentral #Incendio #Escocia #UnionStreet #UltimaHora #Trenes #ReinoUnido #Investigacion #Sucesos #Transporte #VapeShop donporque.com/incendio-de-...

¿Qué desató el incendio de Glasgow Central y qué se sabe?

El incendio junto a Glasgow Central hunde un edificio histórico, corta decenas de trenes y deja abiertas la causa y la investigación oficial. El gran incendio que ha sacudido el centro de Glasgow no c...

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March 9, 2026 at 11:08 AM

Jina Langu 🌈🎵🎶🌹👨‍🦯🦮🎸🎻

@jinalangu.bsky.social

Laurel & Hardy played there back in the day. (Before my time, obvs) A beautiful building. Shameful how it's been allowed to fall into decay. #NewPalaceTheatre #Plymouth #UnionStreet

November 19, 2024 at 2:22 PM

GRACE Aftercare

@grace-aftercare.bsky.social

So happy with how these mugs turned out 🌸
They’re in stock at Union Street now — £5 each, supporting GRACE.

Pop in and say hi if you’re passing, we’re here 11–3 all week 💚

#GRACE #ShopLocal #UnionStreet

January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Sue Reeve

@suereeve.bsky.social

BBC News - Glasgow's #UnionStreet fully reopens four months after major fire
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Glasgow's Union Street fully reopens four months after major fire

Parts of the street had been blocked off since the blaze wrecked a B-listed Victorian building on 8 March.

www.bbc.co.uk

July 17, 2026 at 7:07 PM

Sue Reeve

@suereeve.bsky.social

BBC News - Glasgow fire: Remaining section of #UnionStreet building to be demolished - BBC News
#GlasgowCentral

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Glasgow fire: Remaining section of Union Street building to be demolished

Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns.

www.bbc.co.uk

March 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Sue Reeve

@suereeve.bsky.social

Started in a bloody vape shop in a building which backs onto #CentralStation (in #UnionStreet )
Impact is going to be HUGE!

March 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM

nojarama

@nojarama.bsky.social

Happy 20th anniversary to Erasure’s acoustic compilation album, ‘Union Street’. Released this week in 2006. #erasureinfo #unionstreet #boy #boyEP

April 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM

nojarama

@nojarama.bsky.social

Happy anniversary to Erasure’s acoustic compilation album, ‘Union Street’. Released this week in 2006. #erasure #erasureinfo #unionstreet #boy #boyEP

April 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM

nojarama

@nojarama.bsky.social

Happy anniversary to Erasure’s acoustic compilation album, ‘Union Street’. Released this week in 2006. #erasure #erasureinfo #unionstreet #boy #boyEP

April 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Doric Studio

@doricstudio.bsky.social

October 31st.

Preorder opens for an absolute doozy of a design.

Here’s yer two hints.

And it’s a companion piece/sequel to something we did a few years back!

#aberdeen #unionstreet #doric

October 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Wee Cosplayer ✨Support me on Ko-fi

@weecosplayer.bsky.social

Support Local Businesses Glasgow Union Street

Let’s come together & support in anyway we can. A lot of them have a page you donate to so check them out. If you can’t support financially then share & make your voice heard.

Full list on my insta

#support #glasgow #unionstreet