The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation is raising funds for a statue of Nelson Mandela and an education project to remind Scots of their proud history of solidarity with the South African people in their struggle against apartheid, and to help future generations to stand up against racism and inequality.
We are campaigning round key events like Glasgow being the first in the world to grant Mandela the Freedom of the City. Check out the information below and please donate.
Nelson Mandela Statue Unveiling Event Friday 9th October 2026 @ 4PM
The date has arrived! This splendid statue to Nelson Mandela has finally been completed. It is ready to be ...
MEDIA RELEASE Nelson Mandela statue: Time Capsule to be buried on 1st October
At 4pm on Friday 9 October 2026, the statue of Nelson Mandela will be unveiled in Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow. In ...
MEDIA RELEASE Nelson Mandela statue to be unveiled on 9 October
At 4pm on Friday 9 October 2026 the statue of Nelson Mandela will be unveiled in Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow. ...
Nelson Mandela Statue Unveiling Event: Information for businesses in Nelson Mandela Place
The following information has been sent to all businesses in Nelson Mandela Place as the unveiling of the Nelson Mandela ...
Packed crowd celebrates Mandela Day as statue nears completion
There was a packed audience in the Banqueting Hall of Glasgow City Chambers on 21 July 2026, to celebrate Nelson Mandela ...
Nelson Mandela Memorial Looking Forward!
It has been a period of intense activity for our Project Team and partners to create our memorial to Nelson ...
50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising and the setting up of the Scottish Anti-apartheid committee
50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising The Soweto Uprising took place on 16th June 1976 when school students protested against the ...
Nelson Mandela Memorial – Another Milestone!
The week of the 6th of March, saw the early construction of the foundations for the memorial. Organised by our ...
Nelson Mandela Memorial – A Stunning Work in Progress!
Since the appointment of Alan B Herriot to create our statue of Mandela, progress has been excellent. All of the ...
Nelson Mandela Memorial – Sculptor announced
Following a successful Design Competition and Public Consultation, we are delighted to announce that Alan B Herriot has been selected ...
