A new report commissioned by Glasgow City Council (GCC) and operator Glasgow Life has described the city as Scotland's "creative powerhouse".

The study - part-funded by Creative Scotland - was undertaken by cultural policy analyst John Myerscough and has charted Glasgow's artistic development since 1990. According to the research, Glasgow's creative sector has experienced strong growth since the city was European City of Culture.

The number of performances across all sectors has grown by 82 per cent since 1992, with audiences also increasing. The industry supports more than 5,000 jobs. GCC leader Gordon Matheson said: "Glasgow is Scotland's cultural metropolis, a creative powerhouse which boosts not only the city's standing both at home and abroad, but is a key provider of jobs across the city.

"Tourism is a key driver in our economic success and the city's commitment to improving what's on offer, such as the opening of the £74m Riverside Museum later this year, will reap massive economic benefits."