Broadcasting icon and popular Clyde 1 DJ George Bowie was spotted making an unusual journey to the top of one of Glasgow’s most famous landmarks on the 28th of this month.
The well known presenter was seen placing a Clyde 1 traffic cone on top of the Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow City Centre. The eye-catching publicity stunt was carried out to celebrate the opening of Clyde 1’s brand new station offices, which have recently opened in Queen Street.
Clyde 1 is one of Scotland’s best-known radio stations and has moved into the uk/local/city-centre/">city centre after spending more than four decades at its previous location in Clydebank Business Park. After 43 years in the same building, the move marks a major milestone for the station and its presenters.
And what better way to celebrate the move than by getting involved with one of Glasgow’s most recognisable traditions?
The Duke of Wellington statue has become an iconic symbol of Glasgow thanks to the traffic cone that has famously been placed on the Duke’s head for decades. Despite repeated attempts by the police to prevent people from climbing the monument, the cone has continued to return. Making it an adored part of the city’s culture and humour.
Bowie appeared to embrace that tradition by giving it a distinctly Clyde 1 makeover. He was seen using a cherry picker to reach the top of the monument before carefully placing the Clyde 1 cone on the Duke’s head.
The stunt was designed to attract attention to the station’s new home while also tying in with the character and humour that Glasgow is famous for.
George Bowie is a famous voice to many Scottish listeners and is particularly well known for his work on Clyde 1’s breakfast program. His long association with the station has made him one of the most recognisable personalities in Scottish radio.
With the new Clyde 1 offices now positioned right in the heart of Glasgow, the station is quite literally closer than ever to one of the city’s biggest tourist attractions.
Locals are loving the new and improved Clyde cone, some fans shared their support on social media:
“Welome back to Glasgow George and Cassi”
“Only in Glasgow, Brilliant this lol”
Whether the Clyde 1 cone remains on the Duke’s head for long is another question. But for Glasgow residents and visitors passing through the city centre, it certainly provided an entertaining and memorable way to mark the radio station’s new beginning.
