Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening garden to move to Scotstoun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The giant garden featured in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony will be relocated to the Scotstoun sports campus before a permanent home is established. Designed by Amalie White and plantsman Jamie Butterworth, the garden represents Scotland's natural beauty and includes 2,400 plants. The opening ceremony saw athletes from 74 nations parade past the 200 sq m garden, which was celebrated as a key part of Scotland's presentation. As part of the legacy, wooden batons from different nations will be displayed at the Kelvingrove Park Game On Live Site. Further discussions will confirm the garden's ultimate location after the Games conclude.
- •Garden features 2,400 plants and spans 200 sq m.
- •Garden will move to Scotstoun sports campus for athletics events.
- •Wooden batons from the ceremony will be displayed at Kelvingrove Park.
- •King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the ceremony showcasing the garden.
- •Final home for the garden will be confirmed after the Games.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Opening ceremony garden to find permanent Glasgow home after Games
"The giant natural garden which dominated the opening ceremony at the Hydro is being moved to Scotstoun before finding a permanent home.
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