Earlier this year, the Movement for Health coalition pledged to go All In for Glasgow 2026 with the launch of their newest campaign, Together We Move. The campaign aims to champion inclusive movement across Scotland, with a particular focus on those living with long-term health conditions, as well as children and families. And with the return of the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow, their highlighting how multisport events can inspire movement of all kinds.  

And in celebration of Scotland’s movers, communities gathered in Tollcross Park last week to participate in a range of activities from basketball to tai chi to inspire movement. And of course, Glasgow 2026’s official mascot got involved in the day’s activities too. 

The gathering in Tollcross Park was particularly meaningful as the Games approach. On the doorstep of the day’s activities, Tollcross International Swimming Centre prepares to host the largest swimming programme in Commonwealth Games history.  

Emma Anderson, Programme Manager Movement For Health said: 

“Celebrating Scotland's National Day of Movement is an opportunity to shine a light and amplify what is already going on across this city and many others across the country.  

“The Commonwealth Games is an event for the people, and I think bringing that into the communities in Glasgow and further afield really helps support and amplify all the good work that’s going on. 

“I think a lot of us still feel that sport and exercise and being physically active have to look a certain way and we are here to show that - it’s everything. Moving with art, moving with your family, moving with your friends.” 

Kirsty Stewart, Partnership and Development Lead, Physical Activity and Sport at SAMH said: 

“We love events and campaigns like this that bring everyone together, we’re all working towards the same goal for the city or nationally across Scotland.  

“Everyone is championing the same thing, the importance of movement on our mental, physical and social health. Having the Games on our doorstep again will help us in creating that legacy” 

Dougie Millen CEO Scottish Sport Futures (SSF) said: 

“Glasgow as a city has moved on a long way since the Games in 2014, it’s definitely a more active City but there's a long way to go. And to do that, it's not always easy for people to come to sports, so to take sports into the heart of communities is really important.  

“The Commonwealth Games is such a moment when people become hugely interested in sport, it provides a great opportunity to capture people’s imaginations and to get them involved in any sort of physical activity whether it's walking, cycling or taking part in their local sports club - it provides such a window of opportunity.”