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Glasgow Live
Glasgow Live
National
Lee Dalgetty

Seven Glasgow street characters locals have loved from Harry the Hat to Hairy Mary

Glasgow is well known for its sense of humour, and the city streets are no different.

The colourful characters are a staple, and you’d struggle to make your way through the centre of town without bumping into at least one of them. These eccentric folks have been putting smiles on faces for years, and we thought they deserved a shoutout.

Some of the city’s most memorable characters are no longer with us, while others are still entertaining locals to this day. Take a look and see which ones you’re familiar with.

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