Why was Glasgow stop ship bulding?

Glasgow did not stop shipbuilding. The city has a rich shipbuilding history that dates back to the 18th century. However, the shipbuilding industry in Glasgow has declined in recent decades due to a number of factors, including:

- Global competition: Glasgow's shipyards faced increasing competition from shipyards in other countries, particularly in Asia, where labor costs were lower.

- Technological change: The introduction of new shipbuilding technologies, such as containerization, reduced the demand for traditional shipbuilding skills.

- Economic restructuring: The decline of heavy industry in Glasgow and the UK more broadly led to a loss of demand for ships built in the city.

- Government policies: Government policies, such as the privatization of the UK shipbuilding industry in the 1980s and 1990s, also contributed to the decline of shipbuilding in Glasgow.

As a result of these factors, the number of shipyards in Glasgow has declined from over 100 in the early 20th century to just a handful today. However, the city's shipbuilding industry is still active, and there are plans to build new shipyards in the future.