A couple on Buchanan Street wearing masks. — A couple on Buchanan Street wearing masks. | jpimedia

A couple on Buchanan Street wearing masks. — A couple on Buchanan Street wearing masks. | jpimedia

In pictures: Glasgow's first Saturday of the lockdown

By Catherine Salmond

Published 28th Mar 2020, 20:11 GMT

Updated 28th Mar 2020, 20:14 GMT

Gone were the crowds, the usual buzz in the air and that sense of excitement of what the night had in strore.

Glasgow was a shadow of its former self today as residents and businesses marked the first Saturday of the coronavirus lockdown. Pictures by John Devlin, SNS and PA.

A couple on Buchanan Street wearing masks.

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A couple on Buchanan Street wearing masks. | jpimedia

A deserted city centre.

. Eerie

A deserted city centre. | jpimedia

Looking down a quiet Buchanan Street.

. Donald Dewar Statue

Looking down a quiet Buchanan Street. | pa

The Glasgow public acting on the First Minister's request.

. Stay At Home

The Glasgow public acting on the First Minister's request. | other

Officers on lockdown watch.

. Police

Officers on lockdown watch. | pa

A deserted train.

9. The Subway

A deserted train. | pa

Silent steps to the Subway.

10. St Enoch

Silent steps to the Subway. | pa

Just a few passers-by.

11. George Square

Just a few passers-by. | pa

Conversations - at a distance - in Kelvingrove Park.

12. Social Distancing

Conversations - at a distance - in Kelvingrove Park. | other