Clyde the thistle revealed as Glasgow 2014 mascot Clyde the thistle unveiled as Glasgow 2014 mascot Mascot designed by 12-year-old Cumbernauld schoolgirl Beth Gilmour Clyde, a giant green and purple thistle, was unveiled at a special event at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay headquarters in a short animated film narrated by Glasgow 2014 ambassador Billy Connolly. The mascot was designed by a Cumbernauld schoolgirl following a national competition. Beth Gilmour, 12, was one of more than 4,000 children who entered, and Games organisers said that her entry was chosen "for its Scottish symbolism and Glaswegian charm and likeability." Glasgow 2014 chairman Lord Smith said: "The Glasgow 2014 mascot has been created for young people, and what better way to do that than through having a competition for those young people to design it. It is important that young people are at the heart of the games - Beth's design captured the imagination and the spirit of not only the games, but also of Glasgow and Scotland. Clyde is the first non-animal Commonwealth Games mascot, and will set off on a Scottish tour to raise awareness of the Games later. Connolly also praised the design. He said: "Clyde's a great wee thistle and it's a very, very good idea and a fantastic design by Beth. The thistle is the perfect choice and has a great history and meaning in Scotland, plus Clyde's got a smashing haircut that makes him very modern and gives him a lovely edge. The River Clyde is unbelievably special to the people of Glasgow. It's one of the sole reasons for Glasgow being here and I personally believe the thistle is a brilliant plant, it really is rather special.