Sponsors of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games announced

The first sponsor of the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been named as the Glasgow law firm Harper Macleod.

The company has signed up for what is called 'tier two' sponsor.

It will provide a range of services including legal support in commercial contracts, sponsorship, broadcasting, the fight against doping and licenses.

Glasgow 2014 chairman, Lord Smith, said the agreement shows that compared to previous games in Glasgow was the "vanguard".

He added: "To get sponsors on board in this economic climate has its challenges, but in Glasgow in 2014 has a good story to tell companies that Harper Macleod could not wait to be formally associated with us in this way."

Glasgow game is expected to increase more than 20 million pounds through sponsorship structure of three levels.

The agreement with the law firm is the first to be announced within the next three weeks.

Everyone who is believed to be worth around £ 1m.

Professor Lorne Crerar, President of Harper Macleod, said: "This is one of the most exciting events to happen to Scotland in recent years, so we are delighted to be on board as the official law firm in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014th

"The Games are a watershed for Glasgow, Scotland, and as a whole and the ability of local businesses will be profound, and must give a real boost at a time when our economy needs it most."

New Logo For Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

The new logo for the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, it emerged today. The logo was designed by Glasgow based design agency Marque and according to reports, is said to have cost £ 95,000. The design is based on game-related questions. This is the 20th time the games were held, there are 17 sports represented and takes place over 11 days of competition and host city.



1) The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014 will be the 20th games. This is a reference that contributes to pride of Glasgow to be his guest. The outer ring, which covers the others, is a strong and vibrant red - the official "True Red" Federation Commonwealth Games (CGF) in the palette.

2) There will be 17 sports of the program in Glasgow 2014th The next ring of the identity of the brand, "The Triumph yellow" CGF palette represents the number of sports. That's exactly 17/20ths of the full circle.

3) Glasgow 2014 is hosting 11 days of competition, which is represented in the third ring brand identity, delivered in CGF is "Heritage Blue," and that is 11/20ths of the circle.

4th In the heart of our brand identity is a host city, represented by "G" in Glasgow, that is, "Dear Green Place 'in Gaelic, and is in a vibrant green properly.

Commonwealth Games Federation has also approved, for the first time, the use of an alternative design of Gaelic. The Gaelic version, type "Glaschu 2014," followed by "Geamaichean a'Cho 20mh Fhlaitheis" (20 Commonwealth Games).

Logo Design Love has a review of the new logo, and you can see an animated version of the logo here on the website of Scottish TV.