The 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games in pictures - take a step back in time

Glasgow will once again be hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026 - 12 years after it last held the event.

The 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are fondly remembered by many and had a major impact on areas across the city.

With the games returning to Scotland's largest city, you may be interested in looking back 10 years to its last Commonwealth Games.

The 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games in pictures

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which took place in July and August of 2014, proved to be a sporting success for Scotland, ranking fourth in terms of medals won, placing the country behind England, Australia and Canada.

Scotland won a total of 53 medals with 19 of these being gold, 15 being silver and 19 being bronze.

Judo fans cheer on Kimberley Renicks after she wins gold (Image: Colin Mearns) The Closing Ceremony at Hampden Park (Image: Colin Mearns) Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park (Image: Colin Mearns)Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at Celtic Park - Team Scotland (Colin Mearns)Badminton at the Emirates Arena. Quarter Finals. Imogen Bankier and Robert Blair of Team Scotland pictured during their match against Derrick Ng and Phyllis Chan of Canada during their mixed doubles (Image: Colin Mearns) Sally Conway of Team Scotland winning Bronze in the Judo (Image: Colin Mearns) Athletics at Hampden Park. Women's 3000m steeplechase. Eilish McColgan, (10) of Team Scotland goes over the water jump. (Image: Colin Mearns) Stunt rider Danny MacAskill pictured during his Drop and Roll show at the BBC at the Quay event (Image: Colin Mearns) Fireworks go off from the roof of Hampden stadium during the closing ceremony to mark the end of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games (Image: Colin Mearns) The Commonwealth Games are returning to Glasgow in 2026.