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WW1 Commemorative Plaque Unveiling at Maryhill Burgh Halls

Friday 25 April, 2025 11 a.m.

Maryhill Community to Honour Local WWI Fallen at Commemorative Plaque Unveiling

On Friday 25th April at 11:00am, the Maryhill community will gather for a solemn ceremony to unveil a bronze memorial plaque commemorating local men who lost their lives in the First World War. To attend please book. 

The plaque, engraved with the names of 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 research by Adie Meehan, who came across it while tracing family history. Meehan is connected to Percy Lawrence McLachlan, his wife’s great-uncle, who is one of the men listed on the plaque.

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.”

To mark the occasion, a commemorative booklet has been produced, featuring short biographies of many of the fallen. (Download booklet (PDF)The project team continues to seek additional information, photographs, and stories from family members or descendants, and warmly invites those with connections to get in touch by email.

“This is a powerful moment for Maryhill,” says Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust.:“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. Members of the public are invited to attend, Free tickets available at Eventbrite. The plaque will be on display for viewing after the ceremony until 4:30pm, and will remain on permanent display at Maryhill Burgh Halls.

The event will take place on ANZAC day.

About Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust   

Maryhill Burgh Halls is a space for community events, local history and businesses. We are volunteer-led and rely on donations to advance local access to arts, heritage and culture and engage with the local and wider community. We strive to make culture and heritage accessible for all. Maryhill Burgh Halls acts as a focal point for residents to celebrate culture and community history, while addressing the social welfare needs of the local community.  

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