Victorians Helped Pay for Scotland’s $400 Million Commonwealth Game Bounty

The 11-day Glasgow Commonwealth Games generated £223 million in economic activity for Scotland, exceeding its budget of £162 million. A significant portion, £118 million, was covered by Victoria’s settlement after they withdrew as host. The report indicates the value added to Scotland’s economy was £117.3 million, with minimal contribution from Scottish taxpayers for site activities and security.

• Glasgow Commonwealth Games generated £223 million in economic activity in Scotland.
• The Games operated on a budget of approximately £162 million.
• Victoria’s settlement of $380 million contributed £118 million to the Games’ budget.
• The value added to Scotland’s economy was reported as £117.3 million.
• Scottish taxpayers funded only 1 percent of site activities and security costs.