03-05-2025
Long-lost First World War memorial plaque returned to Glasgow
The plaque, which commemorates 78 fallen soldiers, was recently discovered in a museum storeroom after a member of the public was researching an ancestor lost in the war.
Many of the soldiers on the plaque served with the antecedent regiments of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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A re-dedication ceremony at Maryhill Burgh Hall was held to commemorate the plaque's return, with members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland's 6th Battalion (6 SCOTS) in attendance, alongside a bugler from the 6 SCOTS Lowland Band and a piper.
The event, which was open to the public, saw both serving military personnel and veterans lay wreaths and honour the memory of the fallen soldiers.
It strived to serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by locals during the Great War, as well as a testament to the power of community ties.
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Captain William Jason Craig, of 6 SCOTS, said: "It was a privilege for 6 SCOTS to be present and take part in the re-dedication of this important memorial.
"The men named on the plaque gave their lives in service of their country.
"It is only right that their memory continues to be honoured by the communities they came from.'
