23 Mar 2026
A multi-million fund to support businesses affected by the fire that destroyed the Union Corner building opens to applications today (23 March).
The Fire Recovery Fund is being administered by Glasgow City Council, using funding from the Scottish Government's £10million commitment to support the recovery from the fire. The fund has been established to support local small businesses affected by the recent fire and its aftermath, especially those who lost their premises or have been unable to engage with their regular customer base as a consequence of the fire.
Eligible businesses negatively impacted by the fire can apply to the fund for financial assistance to help the business recover, stabilise operations and resume trading as quickly as possible.
All eligible businesses that have been displaced due to the loss of Forsyth House and surrounding premises/buildings directly affected by the fire will qualify for support. In addition, eligible businesses located within both the initial safety cordon established on Sunday 8 March and subsequently the updated safety cordon area established on Thursday 12 March will also be eligible to apply for funding.
There are three levels of funding support that will be available from the Fund:
Businesses who wish to apply for funding should go to https://glasgow.gov.uk/15062
The deadline for applications to the Fire Recovery Fund is 5 April.
Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "It was very clear, even as the catastrophic fire at Union Street was still burning, that this incident was going to have a huge impact on a really wide variety of businesses - including a great number of small and independent businesses - in our city centre. Supporting them has been a key priority for the city - and opening this Fire Recovery Fund, with the backing of the Scottish Government, is a really significant step.
"We're already in contact with many of the eligible businesses, but we hope to hear from traders as soon as possible so we can do what we can to help them get back in business."
Finance and Local Government Secretary Shona Robison said: "As soon as the full impact of this devastating fire became clear, the First Minister promised that the Scottish Government would provide immediate help for businesses and support their longer-term recovery.
"Alongside Glasgow City Council, we have designed a scheme that delivers on both these aims. It enables businesses to access financial help quickly while ensuring support reaches those most in need. By doing so, we are taking the first steps towards rebuilding and renewing this important part of Glasgow city centre, a process to which we have promised up to £10 million."
