Finnie the Unicorn unveiled as mascot for Commonwealth Games 2026
She's described as a 'proud Glaswegian unicorn' - complete with subtle nods to the city's culture and heritage
A unicorn called Finnie has been unveiled as the mascot for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Described as a "proud Glaswegian unicorn", she made her debut posing for pictures on top of the Finnieston Crane - her namesake and a landmark on the city's skyline.
The announcement comes as organisers mark one year to go until the Games get under way.
Designed by a team of schoolchildren called the Mascot Makers, Finnie's horn is inspired by the traffic cone which sits on top of the Duke of Wellington statue outside Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art.
Described as "fun, cool and sassy", Finnie will often be seen making a heart-shaped gesture to the crowds.
Other nods to the city's culture include a silver flash in her shoes to represent shipbuilding and the Glasgow coat of arms on her earring.
On Wednesday, she is expected to meet Scottish athletes including Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan.
She will also be introduced to First Minister John Swinney and the Mascot Maker team.
Glasgow 2026 chief executive Phil Batty said: "Finnie represents everything Glasgow 2026 is about - fun, friendliness and of course that little bit of magic!
"She'll be at the heart of everything that's exciting about these Games, from building up the crowd to hyping the athletes.
"She'll visit communities across Glasgow, Scotland and beyond, and bring them all together next summer.
"It means so much that she comes from the imaginations of Glasgow's young people.
"They have all been fantastic throughout this process and introducing Finnie to the world is the perfect way to start the countdown to these altogether brilliant Games."
Last year, Glasgow was announced as the host of the Games after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to rising costs.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games is expected to feature more than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories, competing across 10 sports in four venues.
The Games will run between July 23 and August 6 2026.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Clyde the thistle man, who served as the official mascot for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, would not be reprising his role when the sporting event returns to Glasgow next year.
Organisers had sought to end speculation that Clyde will sprout up around Glasgow once again, by releasing a mocked-up press conference where he ruled himself out of the running.
The Mascot Makers are a team of 76 children from 24 schools around Glasgow.