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. The statue of Nelson Mandela,...
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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 Memorial Statue comes ever closer....
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 International Day and to hear...
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 Mandela in Glasgow. These are...
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 imposition of the Afrikaans language...
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 principal contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine,...
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 arduous planning and fund-raising with...
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 from a shortlist of 5...
MEDIA RELEASE Sculptor selected for Mandela statue in Glasgow
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation (NMSMF) is pleased to announce that the renowned sculptor Alan B Herriot has been selected to create the statue...
People have their say on the memorial to Nelson Mandela
A media conference to launch the public consultation on the memorial to Nelson Mandela was held in the Satinwood Suite of Glasgow City Chambers on...