Water refill taps in Glasgow have saved the equivalent of more than one million single-use plastic bottles.

The city's growing network of Top Up Taps was first installed by Scottish Water in Buchanan Street in 2018.

This was followed by installations in Queen’s Park, the Botanic Gardens, Riverside Museum, the Science Centre, Cathkin Braes, and Clyde Place as part of the Your Water Your Life campaign.

Now, a new refill tap next to the Clyde Clock outside Buchanan Bus Station marks the eighth one in Glasgow.

Glasgow Times: Finn Rush (4) and mum Katie enjoy a drink from Glasgow's new Top Up Tap outside Buchanan Bus

Apart from providing free water, the taps also digitally record how much water is used when people fill up at the touch of a button.

Scott Fraser, communications and engagement manager at Scottish Water, said: “Saving the equivalent of one million plastic bottles is a huge figure for Glasgow to hit and we are delighted to see the city making such good use of the taps we’ve installed – it is great to see more and more people carrying a reusable water bottle and staying hydrated on the go, while saving money and cutting down on single use plastic.

“We are also very excited to launch our newest tap – Glasgow's eighth – at a bustling transport hub right in the heart of the city centre.

"Now, commuters can make sure they have topped up their bottles for free for the journey ahead or rehydrate after getting off the bus.”

There are more than 119 bright blue taps installed throughout Scotland, bringing a significant boost to reducing unnecessary plastic consumption.

These taps also help the public access Scotland's water supply when out and about.