Glasgow Central has partially reopened and then fully reopened after the March blaze, with more than 70 businesses losing premises and many others dealing with safety cordons.

Pedestrian access on the north pavement along Gordon Street, from Renfield Lane to Gordon Street, has reopened, easing detours caused by the Union Street fire.

The fire started on a Sunday in a vape shop on Union Street and spread to Forsyth House, a B-listed Victorian building on Gordon Street that has since been demolished, leaving only the façade.

There is very good progress stabilising the fire site’s gable wall, with plans to fill voids on the wall soon.

Progress on stabilising the western gable wall is described as very good, with imminent void-filling work.

Officials report strong progress stabilising the gable wall, with plans to begin void filling in the near term.

Millar thanked affected businesses for their patience and noted that reopening pedestrian routes should help them resume normal trading more quickly.

Council leader Angus Millar emphasized the reopening of routes as a key step in helping the city centre recover and restore activity.

Officials reiterated gratitude to businesses and stated that reopening pedestrian routes aims to accelerate the return to normal operations.

Millar described the reopening as a milestone for recovery and vital to the city centre’s vitality and Central Station footfall.

The council underscored that visible, open-for-business pedestrian routes are essential for the area’s vitality and recovery.

Millar highlighted the area’s high footfall due to proximity to Central Station, stressing the importance of reopening these routes for the city centre.