Landmarks across the city will be darkened for one hour this evening to support Earth Hour.
The global movement will see cities throughout the world switch off iconic monuments and buildings, to take a stand against climate change.
Scotland will switch off over 165 iconic buildings and landmarks joining 3,000 others around the world such as the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House, in WWF's Earth Hour's unique display of darkness, which has become a worldwide phenomenon.
Glasgow residents are urged to join others around the world in turning off electrical equipment between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday, March 24.
Glasgow City Council will switch off the lights at the City Chambers, the Clyde Arc Bridge, the Riverside Museum, the Mitchell Library and Winter Gardens on Glasgow Green.
Other landmarks switching off include Glasgow Cathedral (courtesy of Historic Scotland), Drumchapel Water Towers (courtesy of Scottish Water) and Glasgow University.
Businesses participating in the switch off include St. Enoch Centre, Buchanan Galleries and The Forge shopping centres, the Millennium Hotel and the Piper Bar in George Square.
The public will also be able to take selfies with the WWF mini panda in various entertainment venues around the square and share via social media.
A special event will be taking place at Kelvingrove Art Gallery with a host of free activities to raise awareness about how the planet can be protected.
As previously reported by the Evening Times, Glasgow was hailed Scotland’s Local Authority Champion in recognition of its support for Earth Hour.
WWF Scotland awarded Glasgow City Council the honour for work to raise awareness of the annual global event.
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