From the earliest times, the River Clyde has brought wealth into the city of Glasgow and the surrounding area.
Clydebank was hit hard by bombs during the Second World War. However the vital shipbuilding industries largely escaped.
Tobacco lords and sugar merchants made their fortunes here duing the 19th Century. Now the area is a vibrants arts and shopping quarter.
During the heyday of shipbuilding on Clydeside thousands of ships were built here, with an impact on shipping around the globe.
Explore the geography of the river from the heart of the city and downstream to Dumbarton.
Both Glasgow and Govan can trace their history back to the dark ages and the early Christians who settled in the area and built churches.
Glasgow has a long and successful heritage as a centre of commerce, all based around the ports on the River Clyde.
In the 19th century Glasgow's success as a city of trade took on a new dimension as the steam engine took centre stage.
From the first bridge over the river, back in the 13th Century, to the recently completed Clyde Arc and new Squiggly Bridge, explore the history of the Clyde Bridges.
