Everything you need to know about Glasgow road closures for the World Pipe Band Championships
Published 12th Aug 2025, 15:03 GMT
Glasgow will once again host the World Pipe Band Championships this weekend with there being several road closures.
Now less than a week away, this year’s ‘Worlds’ will be held on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 August at Glasgow Green.
It is the 77th time the renowned and historic international contest has been staged in the city. The global pinnacle of the piping competitive circuit, the championships bring together the world’s finest pipers and drummers to compete for glory in the ultimate, fiercely-fought ‘battle of the bands’.
What roads are closed in Glasgow for the World Pipe Band Championships?
Prohibition of vehicle movements 04:00hrs on the 15 August 2025 to 23:59hrs on the 16 August 2025
- Charlotte Street, between Greendyke Street and London Road
- East Carriageway for its full length
- Greendyke Street, between Turnbull Street and London Road
- West Carriageway for its full length
Prohibition of waiting, loading and unloading 15:00hrs on 14 August 2025 to 23:59hrs on 16 August 2025
- Arcadia Street, both sides, between London Road and The Green.
- Charlotte Street, both sides, between Greendyke Street and London Road.
- East Carriageway, both sides between Templeton Street and The Peoples Palace.
- Greendyke Street, both sides, between Turnbull Street and London Road.
- James Morrison Street between London Road and St Andrews Street
- Monteith Row, both sides, between Monteith Place and Greendyke St.
- Templeton Street, Both sides for its entire length
- The Green, both sides, between Arcadia Street and King's Drive.
- West Carriageway, both sides, between Greendyke Street and The Peoples Palace.