An iconic Glasgow café has reopened after a devastating fire.
Jaconelli's on Maryhill Road has been a beloved part of the North Glasgow community for 100 years.
The café suffered extensive damage in a fire in September - but owner James Evans vowed "we'll be back".
Now seven weeks on, the café has reopened following a refit.
The team thanked everyone who "worked so hard" to keep Jaconelli's alive, from those who gave donations to well-wishers.
A spokesperson said: "Thank you, thank you, thank you, it's been an unbelievable seven weeks.
"Thank you for all the kind words, the kind messages and all the people who came down and all the well-wishers and especially the Just Giving donors, that was very kind of you.
"Thank you. We have made a special thank you in the shop for all the donors."
The news of Jaconelli's reopening was met with joy from locals and regular customers.
One said: "The food was amazing and great to see all the staff again."
Another wrote: "Delighted to hear this, can't wait to bring my boys in for breakfast."
A third added: "The community cannot do without your lovely cafe. Fabulous. Looks great again."
The café is famous in Glasgow and even made an appearance on the silver screen. It featured in the 1996 film Trainspotting as the spot where Renton and Spud shared a milkshake.
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