15 legendary music venues we’ve loved and lost in Scotland - from Kef to The Shed

With Glasgow’s The Shed closing, a look at some other Scottish institutions lost over time.

We start the week off by taking a look back at some of the memorable venues that have closed their doors in Scotland, from hallowed music halls to former cinemas.

The gallery comes after the once-popular venue The Shed in Glasgow rang its bell for final orders over the weekend, with the location closing after 26 years in August with the fate of the location as of yet undecided.

It’s one of many venues that are closing at an alarming rate, with an estimated 10 venues and nightclubs closing each month from June 2020 through to June 2024, research from the Night Time Industries Association has undertaken.

In some cases the buildings undertook a new lease of life, but with very different businesses taking place under the roof, while others remain up for redevelopment over time, but into venues or accommodation, that’s up to the building planners to decide.

Did you ever have a night out at one of the venues we’ve included? Let us know by leaving a comment down below, or tell us your favourite music venue in Scotland that was lost to Father Time, or an increase in overheads.

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