1 Cinders Disco:
In Benalder Street, just off Partick Cross, it was later the Volcano.
2 Clouds:
Above the Apollo Theatre in Renfrew Street, it later became Satellite City and was a haven for 70s bands.
3 Henry Afrika's:
Tiger Tim used to be the resident DJ at this disco in York Street.
4 The Shack:
A former church, it was also known as Cardinal Follies and the Temple. Destroyed by fire in 2002.
5 Cleopatra's:
Known affectionately as Clatty Pat's, it was in Great Western Road and is now the Viper.
6 Tuxedo Princess:
A ship with a revolving dancefloor, it anchored at Broomielaw for three years in the 80s.
7 The Locarno:
The Sauchiehall Street venue hosted the first Scottish Professional Disco Dancing Championships.
8 White Elephant:
Hit by fire in 1977, the Sauchiehall Street disco re-opened as the Roseland.
9 The Rooster:
Located in Glassford Street, the DJ in the 70s was Mr "Super Bad" Ed Robinson.
10 Panama Jax:
Formerly Manhattan, it stood on the Clydeside Walkway.
Source credits: Many thanks to John Gorevan www.oldglasgowpubs.co.uk
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