Finnieston Crane
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The Finnieston Crane or Stobcross Crane is a disused giant cantilever crane in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It is no longer operational, but is retained as a symbol of the city's engineering herit
The Finnieston Crane with a soldier abseiling from the tip
The crane in September 1957
The Finnieston Crane in 1987 holding the straw locomotive sculpted by George Wyllie
One of the hook blocks stored under the crane
2026 Commonwealth Games
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Glasgow 2026, was a multi-sport event held from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, the largest cit
Finnieston Crane
…An art sculpture entitled “The Glasgow Rose”, inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh was suspended from the crane throughout Glasgow’s hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Connected to a spur of the Stobcross Railway, the crane's primary purpose was the lifting of heavy machinery, such as tanks and steam locomotives…
The Australian state of Victoria was initially appointed host.
The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, formally launches the 2026 Commonwealth Games, October 2024.
Glasgow was considered as the "last possibility" to host the 2026 Games after Victoria pulled out.
Commonwealth Arena