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Craig Williams

Leonardo Di Caprio appears at Glasgow COP26 fringe event in Maryhill

Hollywood star Leonardo Di Caprio turned up in Maryhill of all places last night to attend a COP26 fringe event.

The actor participated at an event held at The Engine Works on Lochburn Road off Maryhill Road, up from Harvey's Bar and opposite the Royal Mail sorting office.

The venue shared a photo on their Instagram account of Di Caprio in the former warehouse alongside Emmy-nominated writer/producer Paul Goodenough, who is also founder of charity organisation Rewriting Extinction.

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He shared the photo on his own account with the actor, star of movies such as Inception, Titanic and The Revenant, along with the caption: "What a hero".

Leonardo Di Caprio alongside Emmy nominated writer/producer Paul Goodenough last night in Glasgow. (Instagram/Paul Goodenough)

Leo is clutching a book called 'The Most Important Comic Book on Earth: Stories to Save the World' which is a 'global collaboration for planetary change, bringing together a diverse team of 300 leading environmentalists, artists, authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, and more to present over 120 stories to save the world'.

DI Caprio has given no indication that he would be in Glasgow for the summit, except to have put #COP26 in his official Instagram bio.

The historic Engine Works, a former steel plant designed by Sir Henry Royce of Rolls Royce, has been taken over by landmark sustainability event Goals House during the COP26 summit.

As part of the takeover, events such as panel discussions, networking events fireside chats, bilateral meetings and dinners are being held at the venue, all geared towards climate action.

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