maryhill remembers: The ww1 Memorial plaque

At Maryhill Burgh Halls, we are honoured to hold and display a historic bronze memorial plaque inscribed with the names of local men who lost their lives during the First World War. These names represent real people — sons, brothers, neighbours — who lived in and around Maryhill before heading off to war, never to return. The plaque now stands as a quiet but powerful tribute to their memory.

From Maryhill to the Front – and Back Again

Originally housed at St George’s Episcopal Church, the plaque was later cared for by the Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum. It was rediscovered through the family history research of Adie Meehan, a relative of Percy Lawrence McLachlan, one of the men named. Thanks to Adie’s efforts — and the generosity of the RHF Museum — the plaque has been returned to the Maryhill community where it belongs. We are deeply grateful to all involved in bringing it home.

Who Were They?

To help share the human stories behind the names, we’ve created a commemorative booklet featuring short biographies of many of the men listed on the plaque.

We’re still gathering information, photographs, and memories from descendants and the wider community. If you have a connection to one of the names, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch: info@mbht.org.uk

A Place of Remembrance

After the commemoration on 25th April 2025, the plaque will be on permanent display at Maryhill Burgh Halls, where it can be visited during opening hours. It stands not only as a memorial, but as a lasting part of our shared heritage — a reminder of the lives once lived here, and the cost of war.

The plinth was made by Boomerang Woodworking CIC.