Sir Alex Ferguson – Freeman of the City of Glasgow
Sir Alex Ferguson CBE was given the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 1999. The Govan born footballer famously managed Aberdeen from 1978 to...
Sir Alex Ferguson CBE was given the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 1999. The Govan born footballer famously managed Aberdeen from 1978 to...
Sir Kenny Dalglish MBE was given the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 1986. He was born in Glasgow and became a legendary striker...
In memory of Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden 1926 – 2021. Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden was made a Freeman of the City of Glasgow in 2007....
Billy Connolly reflects on Glasgow’s support for Nelson Mandela. Taken from the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony in Glasgow, July 23rd 2014.
A meeting of UNISON Scotland branches representing 150,000 members gave a warm welcome to John Nelson, secretary of ACTSA, as he called for the union and its members to...
BBC video: Why did Nelson Mandela thank Glasgow? “While we were physically denied our freedom in the country of our birth, a city 6,000 miles...
Rare footage of Nelson Mandela’s full speech to the crowds in George Square Glasgow, October 1993.
Glasgow Eurydice choir honours Nelson Mandela. Singing Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika at the gathering in honour of Nelson Mandela Friday 6th December Nelson Mandela Place, Glasgow...
A personal memory from one of those who saw Mandela in George Square in 1993. “As we watched him come down the scaffolding stairs to...