Nelson Mandela statue unveiling – now being livestreamed
Some good news for those who’d like to see the statue being unveiled, but who can’t be in Glasgow on the day. The STUC have...
Month: October 2026
Marah Louw to attend unveiling of Mandela statue on 9 Oct
The Scottish Nelson Mandela Memorial Campaign is delighted to be welcoming back to Glasgow, Marah Louw, the South African singer, who sang in George Square when...
MEDIA RELEASE FOLLOW-UP 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. The statue of Nelson Mandela...
Time Capsule buried under Nelson Mandela statue
In an exciting prelude to the unveiling of the Nelson Mandela statue on Friday 9 Oct, a time capsule was buried beneath the granite plinth...
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 installed in its final situation in...
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 advance of that event a...