Paddy's Market was a historic market on Shipbank Lane in Glasgow, Scotland. It had been in existence at a variety of locations throughout the city for almost 200 years. It was mentioned in newspapers in Britain and Australia in 1849, when a gust of wind blew away clothes at the market. In its final years, the market had been criticised as being a focus for crime and illegal activity including drug dealing (and the associated crime in stolen goods). However, many traders expressed contempt for the addicts who congregate there and who felt had dragged down the market's reputation.