City’s festive markets are cancelled

THE Glasgow Christmas markets have been cancelled for 2020 due to lockdown restrictions in the city.

Organisers of the popular events, usually held in George Square and St Enoch’s Square, revealed the news yesterday morning.

They say they have taken the decision together with Glasgow City Council and insist public safety has to come first.

A statement from organisers Market Place Europe reads: “It is with much sadness that we confirm that together with Glasgow City Council, we have mutually agreed that in light of the current lockdown restrictions and continuing covid19 restrictions the Glasgow Christmas Markets 2020 will not take place.

“The decision has been taken after much discussion and careful consideration of the on- going restrictions required to stem the spread of the Coronavirus.

“Public safety has to be at the forefront of our decisions at this very difficult time. Finally we wish you good health and a happy and peaceful festive season.”

A council spokesman said: “It’s a source of significant disappointment but with the city continuing to be affected by Covid- 19 it has been concluded it would be inappropriate to go ahead with Glasgow’s Christmas Markets this year.

“This decision has been reached in consultation with our Christmas market provider, Marketplace Europe Ltd, following careful consideration of the on- going restrictions required to stem the spread of the virus.

“We look forward to working with Market Place ( Europe) Ltd in delivering the Christmas markets again in 2021.”