SIX top Glasgow tourist attractions will be closed during COP26, it has been revealed.
Glasgow Life announced the closures as part of a summit update.
The charity, that delivers cultural, sporting and learning activities on behalf of Glasgow City Council, says "to support the delivery of COP26, a small number of Glasgow Life venues will temporarily close".
The Riverside Museum will be closed between October 23 and November 15.
Kelvin Hall will be shut between October 28 and November 1.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will be closed between October 28 and November 14.
Meanwhile, Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls and Tennis Centre will be shut between October 31 and November 2.
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The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) will keep its doors closed between October 31 and November 14, and the People’s Palace will remain closed in the lead up to and during COP26 for essential maintenance.
In a statement online, Glasgow Life says all dates are inclusive and subject to change as requirements around COP26 and the security operation for the event continue to evolve.
It went on to say: "While COP26 will inevitably impact on city operations and business continuity during the event, it is our intention across the wider venues they have reopened to minimise disruption and operate business as usual as far as possible."
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