The Saltire Garden, which took centre stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony this summer, has found a permanent home.

Published: August 25, 2026 at 10:08 am

If you watched the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in Glasgow earlier this summer, you probably spotted its Saltire Garden , a 200-square-metre Scottish nature garden – into which King Charles III and Queen Camilla emerged from Dr Who's famous blue Tardis.

Built across 18 interlocking trays on wheels, the garden slotted into place in just two minutes for a quick scene change. Inspired by local plants and landscape, as well as the colours and textures of traditional tartan and tweed, the garden is evocative of Scotland.

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