DARK clouds cast a shadow over this year's West End festival finale - but brave souls made sure the day was no damp squib.

Early afternoon downpours discouraged many from turning out for yesterday's Yorkhill party in Overnewton and Blackie Streets.

But as the skies dried out, the temperature and the atmosphere hotted up.

Mother and daughter Johan and Lee-anna MacIver turned out to watch the bands on the two outdoor live stages.

Johan, 45, said: "We are a wee bit disappointed with the turnout. If you live in Scotland you accept the weather and it's a shame more people didn't make the effort to come along."

Local pubs the Goat and Firebird presented live acts such as the John Beattie Band, the Beat Poets and the Parsonage Choir.

Sylvia Stearn, 31, from Garnethill donned her wellies and huddled under a giant umbrella to make sure she didn't miss the party.

She said: "If you stopped doing things in Glasgow because of the weather you'd never do anything.

"I think the festival has been great, bringing people together and a thing like this really makes the summer. I'd never let rain stop me from getting out and about."

This year was the 11th West End festival with hundreds of events held across the city including live theatre, free music and the now-famous Mardi Gras parade along Byres Road.

Ally Kristofferson, 25, from the West End turned out to celebrate the final day of the festival.

He said: "I came along to watch the bands because it's free and free music is a rare treat. It's not been too bad and with the closeness of the pubs you can always pop indoors and watch through the window.

"The weather doesn't beat me or most Glaswegians."