That the Parliament recognises the 850th anniversary of Glasgow receiving its Burgh status by royal charter; notes that, in 1175, King William I, also known as William the Lion, granted the Bishop of Glasgow the right to establish a Burgh with a weekly market and the liberties of the King's other burghs; acknowledges that Glasgow grew from a small settlement clustered around Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Cross into Scotland’s largest metropolitan city, renowned for culture, innovation and industry; congratulates the city on its year-long, inclusive programme of events marking Glasgow’s 850th birthday in 2025, which kicked off spectacularly with an inspiring interfaith service on 13 January, the Feast Day of Glasgow's Patron Saint, St Mungo, in the Cathedral that he founded, during which the original Burgh Charter was proclaimed by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, and the Lord Lyon read aloud a message from the King and Queen extending their heartfelt congratulations, which included their reflection, "It goes without saying that people really do make Glasgow. As one of the most diverse cities in Scotland and beyond, it is entirely fitting that the celebrations to mark this milestone are equally vibrant, demonstrating the rich culture, heritage and captivating history of your ever-evolving city"; notes that this occasion was followed by Celtic Connections' iconic Opening Concert on 16 January, which was a sold-out tribute blending music, spoken word, dance and film under the motto, "Let Glasgow Flourish"; further notes that the programme included other highlights such as Taste the Place, which was a popular self-guided food trail partnering over 40 eateries across diverse cuisines and themed routes celebrating global heritage and historic venues, and the Clyde Chorus, which was a triumphant three-day multi-venue music festival in May, uniting communities and attracting thousands; highlights that other events included People's Palace Pop-ups, which were touring exhibitions of artefacts and photography engaging dozens of community venues and schools during refurbishment, and the Great Big Glasgow Poem, which was a collective masterpiece compiling hundreds of resident contributions into a record-breaking ode unveiled in autumn; notes that there was also Get You in Panto Town, which involved festive celebrations of Glasgow's pantomime tradition, as well as The Well at Glasgow Cathedral, which was a stunning new suspended mosaic of over 1,000 handblown Venetian glass tiles inlaid with gold leaf, shimmering in blues and greens to evoke water and light, which was accompanied by sold-out dedication concerts in December that blended new music, choral works and narration; highlights that the anniversary was marked with a special commemorative ceramic plate, commissioned by the Lord Provost and crafted by Make It Glasgow, which was inspired by historic Bell’s Pottery designs and layered with symbolic imagery, including humorous nods to icons such as Billy Connolly's banana boots, and which celebrated the city's ceramic heritage; notes that there was also a limited edition Ghlaschu 850 fine art print by Dr Edward H Chisnall, which is a vibrant montage of landmarks, characters and innovations, with proceeds from sales supporting the Lord Provost's Charity Fund; welcomes the enhanced festivals, such as TRNSMT, Glasgow Mela, Jazz Festival, Piping Live! and GlasGLOW, incorporating 850 themes, as well as the community projects, volunteer tours and interfaith initiatives; believes that these events have vividly showcased Glasgow’s diverse talents and stories, boosted civic pride, cohesion and heritage, and delivered substantial economic and social benefits, and celebrates the enduring positive legacy of this major milestone for the city and its people.