PART of the Barras Markets in Glasgow has been renamed this weekend in honour of its founder, Margaret McIver.
The area at Suffolk Street and Ross Street is now officially called Maggie's Way in memory of Margaret, who founded the markets with her husband, James, in an effort to give those who sold out of wheelbarrows, or "barras", a place to come each Saturday and pedal their wares.
Still Game star Gavin Mitchell and Dugald McIver, the CEO of the Barras and great grandson of Margaret, unveiled the Maggie's Way plaque this morning. The pair were all smiles as the launched the event in kilts.
The day was complete with entertainment, and sets from the likes of Roisin McCarney, Whyte Noise, Clutha Kids and tribute band Red Corrie Yellow Corrie.
The celebrations are set to continue on Sunday with the award-winning Govan Community Pipe Band leaving Saint Luke's at 11am before winding its way around the Barra’s area supported.
The band will be supported by Australian Commonwealth mascot Borobi and a few athletes.
Meanwhile, Masterchef winner Gary Maclean will be hosting cooking demonstrations. Also in attendance will be representatives of Tennent's and Diageo offering tastings as well as blacksmith Kevin Paxton who will be showcasing his highland cow sculptures.
The event also aims to celebrate everything that makes Scotland great, from food and drink to its beloved TV stars.
Chris Butler, market manager, said: "The event will be compered by still games Gavin Mitchell, and we will be having cooking demonstrations from MasterChef Gary Maclean as well as highland dancing, buskers and more tartan than you would find at a bay city rollers convention.
"Join us as we celebrate Scottish enterprise, community, and the unique spirit of the Barras. We look forward to welcoming some of Scotland's finest traders for what promises to be a fantastic weekend."
Margaret and James McIver launched the Barras Markets back in 1921.
After fears that those selling in the market, known as hawkers, could fall into ill health due to bad weather, Margaret proposed building a roof above the market.
Following the death of her husband, Margaret was left to raise nine children, forcing her to think of new ways to raise money, this only bolstered her entrepreneurial spirit.
This led to her building the Barrowland Ballroom which began as a space for hawkers to hold their Christmas dance and snowballed into becoming arguably the city's most iconic music venue, hosting everyone from David Bowie to Daft Punk.
