Hallowe'en event GlasGLOW has been granted a licence to go ahead as organisers warn some people might want to avoid a new scary area – called Clowntown.

Councillors heard this morning how the team behind the Botanic Gardens lighting and sound attraction have been working to keep noise down following complaints.

Among the 10 ‘realms’ at the spooky show a new clown zone has been created.

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Itison CEO Oli Norman said: “If you don’t like clowns you can pass it.”

The company’s website advised: “This year at GlasGLOW there will be one area – Clowntown – that some may find a little scary. An alternative route will be available for those who prefer to skip this section.”

There will also be Marshmallow land, a Haunted House section and House of Mirrors as well as food and drinks.

Councillors granted a temporary public entertainment licence for the event this morning after hearing its team had been working with the council, residents and local organisations to mitigate concerns.

In 2023 a resident complained about the noise as the person worked from home – with the two complaints resolved informally.

A council official said: “We have worked with the event organiser and they have been amenable to making changes.”

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Mr Norman said real-time noise monitoring is carried out and the buses make more noise on Great Western Road.

Dowanhill, Hyndland and Kelvinside Community Council lodged a comment on the event with issues raised including the impact on the park’s ecology.

Speaking at today’s licensing and regulatory committee, Mr Norman said: “It is a low-impact event.”

He added: “There is a small cohort of people who just don’t like the event.”

But he conceded that “there is some disruption.”

Responding to issues about the park closing early for the event, he said it amounts to only 15 to 30 minutes.

He added: “We go to great lengths to put signage up to let people know the gardens are closing.”

Committee chair councillor Alex Wilson, SNP, said: “We definitely need events in the city.”

The outdoor event will take place from October 24 to November 12 from 4.30pm to 10.45pm