Glasgow Christmas Lights Switch-On cancelled because of bad weather
The Glasgow Christmas Lights Switch-On which was due to take place on Sunday has been cancelled.
The sudden cancellation is due to the stormy weather Scotland has been experiencing this week. The MET office has issued a weather warning for Glasgow for much of the weekend, with significant rain and wind forecast.
Organisers say they have no plans to attempt to restage because of the scale and complexity of the event.
A spokesman for Glasgow Life, said: “The stormy weather battering much of Scotland has created real problems for our teams working on the Glasgow Christmas Lights Switch-On.
"Now with a weather warning in place for further significant wind and rain over the weekend, public safety issues have been raised. As a result we’ve taken the difficult decision to cancel the event.
“The safety of staff and patrons – many of whom would attend with small children – is of paramount importance.”
All ticket holders will be able exchange their ticket for a free hot drink at George Square’s Glasgow On Ice.
This offer will be available from 27 November – 31 December.