23-04-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Rediscovered WWI memorial plaque returned to community
The plaque, engraved with the names of 78 individuals from Maryhill who served and fell during the Great War, was previously held at the Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum.
It was recently rediscovered through the research by Adie Meehan, who came across it while tracing family history. Meehan is connected to Percy Lawrence McLachlan, his wife's great-uncle, one of the men listed.
Niall Campbell, Chair of the Trustees of the Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum, said: 'It is an honour to be able to return the Maryhill Plaque and offers the opportunity for families and friends to see the names of those who gave their lives in WWI from the Maryhill community, which includes men from the Highland Light Infantry and many of our former Scottish regiments.'
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To mark the occasion, a commemorative booklet has been produced, featuring short biographies of many of the fallen.
The project team continues to seek additional information, photographs, and stories from family members or descendants.
Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust said: 'These names represent real lives, local families, and a chapter of our history that we must never forget.
"We are proud to offer them the respect and a place of remembrance they deserve right in the heart of Maryhill."
The ceremony will include a reading, a moment of silence, and the formal unveiling of the plaque.
The plaque will be on display for viewing after the ceremony, and will remain on permanent display at Maryhill Burgh Halls.
Members of the public are invited to attend, with free tickets available via Eventbrite.
