Glasgow is a modern and cosmopolitan place with a huge amount to offer the visitor. The city is delighted to have been chosen to host the Games in 2014. Those who have never been to “The Dear Green Place” on the River Clyde can expect an extraordinary welcome in a city renowned for its vibrant lifestyle. The whole city is behind the event and over 1.7 million Scots registered their support for the Games in Scotland.
But there is a lot of work to be done and Glasgow will be rolling up its sleeves to ensure that everyone involved with the Games has a fantastic time. But the Commonwealth Games means so much more – it is the once-in-a-generation opportunity to regenerate a derelict part of the city and tackle some of the issues of health and deprivation that have blighted Glasgow.
Members of Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government are working on plans to ensure the Games leave a positive legacy on our communities.