Councillors are being asked to approve a trip to New York next month for the Lord Provost and Deputy Leader of the council for Scotland Week.

The visit is to promote Glasgow at various events, connect with the Glasgow diaspora and highlight the upcoming 850th anniversary of the city celebrations.

The Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren and deputy leader, Richard Bell, have been invited to take part in several events, including ones hosted by Glasgow University, City of Glasgow College and the Scottish Government.

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They will also attend the famous Tartan Day Parade through the streets of New York.

A council report states: “Former Lord Provosts have attended Scotland Week in 2013 and 2018 attending events and taking the opportunity to promote the city.”

The report adds: “Enjoyed by millions of people for decades, the annual Scotland Week celebrations in North America have become a must-see event.

“Each year the very best of Scottish theatre, art, music and design descends on the USA and Canada, as more than 15 million North Americans celebrate their Scottish heritage.

“The highlight of the week is the now iconic Tartan Day parade, which takes place in New York each year.”

Famous Scots, including Billy Connolly and Karen Gillan, have taken part in the parade promoting Scotland's historic and current links with the USA.

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The visit is also being seen as an opportunity to sell Glasgow’s business story to the world, and to bring back the city's diaspora during a year of celebration in 2025.

An even bigger Glasgow City presence is being considered for next year during the 850th anniversary.

The visit is to take place between April 4-7, costed at £1700 per person for the Lord Provost, Deputy Leader and two officials.