Glasgow is getting ready to welcome the world again
With the Commonwealth Games returning in 2026 and major redevelopment already underway across the city centre, we have a unique opportunity to make a bold first impression.
That’s why our Andrew Dobbie has launched a petition to bring new life to one of the city’s most visible landmarks—the Met Tower.
If you’ve ever arrived into Queen Street Station, you know the building. It looms large over George Square, impossible to miss, and for years it proudly carried the “People Make Glasgow” banner—a slogan that became part of our city’s identity during the 2014 Games.
But time moves on. That vinyl has faded. It’s peeling. And as the city transforms, it’s high time to asked ourselves – what message do we want to share with the world now?
From transforming George Square with the UK’s largest-ever ‘bus in a box’ installation for First Bus, to lighting up the night sky with a light projection mapping animation with Smug’s Keeper of Light, we’ve always believed in the power of creativity to change the world.
The city centre is changing, and Glasgow is about to be back on the global stage. The Met Tower sits right at the heart of that. This is about building on a powerful legacy and asking what message best represents Glasgow, now. We have a chance to do something really creative and Glasgow has the creative talent to make it happen.
This isn’t about undoing what came before. ‘People Make Glasgow’ has been an incredibly successful slogan for the city, because it’s true! People really do make Glasgow. The question is simply, what’s next?
A creative moment for Glasgow
But this campaign isn’t about us. It’s about sparking collaboration across Glasgow’s creative, production and business communities. And that’s exactly what’s already happening. Since launching the petition yesterday on LinkedIn, the response has been incredible—over 500 signatures and 140,000 views, with local companies already stepping up to offer production support and practical help.
The Met Tower is more than a building. It’s a greeting. And ahead of the Games, we’ve got a real chance to make that greeting bold, welcoming and unforgettable.
