Paddys Market (Glasgow)

If you are in, near, or just visiting Glasgow this New Year, then don't miss a trip to Paddy's "flea" Market. It was founded over a century ago by Irish immigrants - hence the name "Paddys" It is situated between Clyde Street, beside the river Clyde, and the Bridgegate, referred to locally as The Briggait. The market consists of a main lane, which has recently lost all of its old cobbled surface - which has been replaced with modern tarmac. If you progress down the lane you will find many wee inshots under the overhead railway line where all sorts of goods may be purchased. You can get cheap ...  Read the complete review

Same intro - different opinion, please read on . . . Paddys Market must be one of the best kept secrets of the Glasgow Tourists Board. Originally initiated for the poor of Glasgow in the nineteenth century it is still in existence today. Sited on the Bridgegate, near the river Clyde, the market runs every day except Sunday. The main hub of the market is situated under railway arches beneath the track which runs down from Glasgow Cross and across the river. To Read the new opinion, Please Start here; As you can see; I’ve written on these pages in the past on the treasure that is Paddy’s Market. ...  Read the complete review