Glasgow's iconic Kelvin Hall has been refurbished, completing a transformation into a research centre and museum.

It was officially reopened by Scotland's First Minister on Friday following a £35m refit.

It is hoped the latest regeneration of the building will lead to a successful new chapter in its history.

1918

The original Kelvin Hall opened, after being built in the tradition of various exhibitions on the grounds next to an old bakery including for the Glasgow International Exhibition of 1901 at Kelvingrove Park.

It was taken over by the military for the production of clothing, and then was often used for various trade shows and exhibitions.

1925

The building was destroyed by a fire, and a new larger centre on the same site is planned.

1926-27

The new Kelvin Hall was built by Thomas Gilchrist Gilmour and Thomas P. M Somers, two local architects with experience of building in the city including Pollokshields Library, Shettleston Hall and Public Library and Govan Baths.

It opened in 1927 as an exhibitions and events space.

1930s

After its grand opening, the Kelvin Hall hosted large events including Glasgow Civic and Empire Exhibition in 1931 and the Century of Progress Exhibition in 1935.

1939-45

When the Second World War began, many large events spaces are re-purposed to help with the war effort.

The venue was no different, with 850 people working to manufacture barrage and convoy balloons used to protect the country from aerial attacks.

1950s-1970s

One of the more unusual events to take place at the Kelvin Hall was when touring evangelist Pastor Billy Graham preached for six weeks to around 180,000 people.

In the post-war period until the late 70s, the hall was used regularly for pop and rock music shows.

Some of the era's biggest artists played the venue, with touring musicians from outside Scotland often commenting on the vociferous and occasionally unruly audiences.

Jerry Lee Lewis, Ella Fitzgerald, Elton John, The Kinks, and Captain Beefheart were among the stars who performed during this era.

Major sporting events have also headlined at the hall. Jim Watt won the world lightweight boxing title in 1979 in front of an ecstatic Glasgow crowd.

1980s

The whole building underwent a further redevelopment in the 1980s. An International Sports Arena which hosted major international sporting events.

The Museum of Transport was also located here after its move from the Tram Depot of Pollokshields in 1987.

A popular annual Christmas Carnival and Circus ended in 1984, after running in the arena for 60 years .

2014

Glasgow's Commonwealth Games took over the whole city, and Kelvin Hall played a central role in its organisation, acting as the official accreditation centre for athletes and officials.