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Join our special 'In Conversation' event with Scotland’s Covid memorial artist

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LIVE NOW: Join our special 'In Conversation' event with Scotland’s Covid memorial artist
As the second anniversary of the first national lockdown approaches, The Herald is holding an event In Conversation with Scotland’s Covid memorial artist tonight at 7pm.

I remember a time to reflect

I remember a time to reflect

National Covid Memorial

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National covid memorial campaign: I remember theme leads to emotional responses

Herald Covid memorial artist Alec Finlay in Pollok Country Park. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

Herald Covid memorial artist Alec Finlay in Pollok Country Park. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

I remember: How you can take part in reflecting through our national covid memorial campaign

James Grant celebrates 40th birthday on road to recovery

James Grant celebrates 40th birthday on road to recovery

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Covid Scotland: 'I'm lucky to be here' says publican hit by virus and hospitality shutdown

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon at the proposed site of the memorial. Picture Gordon Terris.

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon at the proposed site of the memorial. Picture Gordon Terris.

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Scotland's covid memorial campaign boosted by trust fund donation

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon, five, at the site of the proposed memorial

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon, five, at the site of the proposed memorial

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Scotland's national covid memorial: Next step for campaign welcomed as anniversary is marked

Jessica Machon, five, lost her great uncle Jim Russell to covid. Here she pauses in Pollok Country Park.

Jessica Machon, five, lost her great uncle Jim Russell to covid. Here she pauses in Pollok Country Park.

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Covid memorial: How I Remember theme can reach out to help culture of recuperation

Poet and artist Alec Finlay has been appointed to lead engagement phase

Poet and artist Alec Finlay has been appointed to lead engagement phase

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Renowned artist appointed to help create Scotland's covid memorial

Margaret Wateron, right, with friend Margaret Baird on previous Kiltwalk

Margaret Wateron, right, with friend Margaret Baird on previous Kiltwalk

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Grieving woman who lost mother and husband helps to raise funds for Scotland's covid memorial

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon, five, at what will become the garden of remembrance.

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon, five, at what will become the garden of remembrance.

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Covid memorial garden: shortlist of artists to be considered for engagement process

The Herald's garden of remembrance in Pollok Park will be a place for families to remember

The Herald's garden of remembrance in Pollok Park will be a place for families to remember

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Covid a year on: Family support group launched to help bereaved in unprecedented times

A dedication plaque for The Herald garden of remembrance was stolen. The garden site was unveiled by the Lord Provost of Glasgow Philip Braat. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

A dedication plaque for The Herald garden of remembrance was stolen. The garden site was unveiled by the Lord Provost of Glasgow Philip Braat. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

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Police inquiry under way after Herald memorial garden plaque stolen

Roger Deacon and Pauline Stewart from Falkirk pictured at the Kelpies sculptures near Falkirk. The Kelpies, along with other prominent landmarks turned yellow this evening to remember the victims of the covid pandemic. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

Roger Deacon and Pauline Stewart from Falkirk pictured at the Kelpies sculptures near Falkirk. The Kelpies, along with other prominent landmarks turned yellow this evening to remember the victims of the covid pandemic. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

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Scotland shines a light to remember those lost to covid

Jessica Machon, five, lays one of the first plants in the memorial garden

Jessica Machon, five, lays one of the first plants in the memorial garden

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Nicola Sturgeon highlights Herald memorial garden campaign in Holyrood speech

Just hours after being unveiled by Lord Provost Philip Braat the plaque was missing

Just hours after being unveiled by Lord Provost Philip Braat the plaque was missing

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Herald garden of remembrance plaque stolen by sick thieves just hours after unveiling

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon offered her support on the day of the unveiling of the site by Lord Provost Philip Braat

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon offered her support on the day of the unveiling of the site by Lord Provost Philip Braat

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Nicola Sturgeon announces support for memorial garden as Scottish Government tops up fund to £60,000

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon, five, after a plaque was unveiled by Lord Provost of Glasgow Philip Braat in Pollok Country Park to mark the Garden of Remembrance location reveal. Picture Gordon Terris.

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon, five, after a plaque was unveiled by Lord Provost of Glasgow Philip Braat in Pollok Country Park to mark the Garden of Remembrance location reveal. Picture Gordon Terris.

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Garden of remembrance site revealed on lockdown anniversary as fund reaches £60,000 milestone

Cellist Simone Seales played an improvised for a day of remembrance

Cellist Simone Seales played an improvised for a day of remembrance

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Watch: Video tribute to those lost as memorial garden site is unveiled

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon at the site of The Herald memorial garden

Connie McCready and Jessica Machon at the site of The Herald memorial garden

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Nicola Sturgeon announces £4million fund to help communities remember covid

Joe Kilmartin and Scott McIlwriath add final touches to remembrance cross

Joe Kilmartin and Scott McIlwriath add final touches to remembrance cross

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Lockdown anniversary: Cross of remembrance could help to heal 12 months on

Connie McCready in Pollok Park supports the memorial garden campaign after losing her fiance Jim Russell to Covid.

Connie McCready in Pollok Park supports the memorial garden campaign after losing her fiance Jim Russell to Covid.

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Deborah Anderson: Why the memorial garden really matters

Connie McCready and Jim Russell. Connie lost her fiance Jim to coronavuris

Connie McCready and Jim Russell. Connie lost her fiance Jim to coronavuris

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Lockdown anniversary: momentum grows for minute silence and national day of reflection for lives lost

The memorial garden campaign is seeking to bring an artist on board

The memorial garden campaign is seeking to bring an artist on board

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Memorial campaign launches bid to bring artist on board

Mary Graham pictured in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow. Mary is doing 280,000 steps in February to raise money for The Herald's memorial garden campaign. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

Mary Graham pictured in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow. Mary is doing 280,000 steps in February to raise money for The Herald's memorial garden campaign. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

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Covid Pollok Park walk will be in memory of friend who died from virus

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 18: a general view of Autumn colours in Pollok Park on October 18, 2015 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jamie Simpson/Herald & Times) - JS.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 18: a general view of Autumn colours in Pollok Park on October 18, 2015 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jamie Simpson/Herald & Times) - JS.

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Day of remembrance for Scots covid victims planned by memorial garden campaign

The memorial will be located in Pollok Country Park

The memorial will be located in Pollok Country Park

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Covid garden of remembrance project could have national impact

Connie McCready in Pollok Park which will be the site of the memorial garden

Connie McCready in Pollok Park which will be the site of the memorial garden

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Freemasons donation helps campaign for covid memorial reach milestone target

Daughter reaches Ben Nevis peak in memory of dad and helps campaign smash through milestone target

Daughter reaches Ben Nevis peak in memory of dad and helps campaign smash through milestone target

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Daughter reaches Ben Nevis peak in memory of dad and helps campaign smash through milestone target

Sir Tom Hunter was joined by Judy Murray on one of last year's events.

Sir Tom Hunter was joined by Judy Murray on one of last year's events.

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Kiltwalk cash takes The Herald’s campaign halfway to £50k target

Yellow pin badges have given people hope and comfort

Yellow pin badges have given people hope and comfort

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Woman left heartbroken after father's Covid death in care home backs Herald memorial garden campaign

Tom Hunter, pictured speaking at a previous Kiltwalk event, praised those who participated in the virtual walk

Tom Hunter, pictured speaking at a previous Kiltwalk event, praised those who participated in the virtual walk

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We're on board! Herald team signs up for Virtual Kiltwalk in aid of memorial garden

Connie McCready, pictured in Pollok Park, is urging people to sign up for the Kiltwalk in aid of The Herald memorial garden fund

Connie McCready, pictured in Pollok Park, is urging people to sign up for the Kiltwalk in aid of The Herald memorial garden fund

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Grieving partner who lost her fiance to Covid-19 supports Kiltwalk in aid of memorial garden

Sir Tom Hunter and Judy Murray on the Kiltwalk trail.

Sir Tom Hunter and Judy Murray on the Kiltwalk trail.

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Kiltwalk joins forces with Herald memorial garden campaign and here's how you can help

Edith Bowman lends her support to The Herald’s plans for memorial garden to Covid victims

Edith Bowman lends her support to The Herald’s plans for memorial garden to Covid victims

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Edith Bowman lends her support to The Herald’s plans for memorial garden to Covid victims

Brian Evans, Glasgow's first ever city Urbanist, pictured at the lookout at the Lighthouse... Photograph by Colin Mearns.23 January 2019.For The Herald, see story by Phil Miller..

Brian Evans, Glasgow's first ever city Urbanist, pictured at the lookout at the Lighthouse... Photograph by Colin Mearns.23 January 2019.For The Herald, see story by Phil Miller..

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'Coronavirus has been a significant factor in everyone's lives and the memorial garden would recognise that,' says leading professor

The site for the memorial garden in Pollok Park, which has been donated by Glasgow City Council.

The site for the memorial garden in Pollok Park, which has been donated by Glasgow City Council.

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Entrepreneur gives £10,000 to Herald memorial garden campaign

Planned location for memoiral garden

Planned location for memoiral garden

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£10,000 fundraising milestone reached in memorial garden campaign for coronavirus victims

Lauren McAdam lost her dad Bryce to coronavirus. Lauren is pictured with her dad Bryce and mum Kay.

Lauren McAdam lost her dad Bryce to coronavirus. Lauren is pictured with her dad Bryce and mum Kay.

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Herald Campaign: 'I was blown away by memorial garden idea,' says bereaved daughter ahead of fundraiser

Proceeds from Caitlin Hegney’s new collection took the amount raised past the £8,000 mark

Proceeds from Caitlin Hegney’s new collection took the amount raised past the £8,000 mark

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Herald Campaign: Memorial garden fund gets boost from Scots jeweller's collection as Irn Bru makers AG Barr backs the idea

Connie McCready and Richard Clarke photographed at Pollok Park, St Andrews drive entrance .Connie lost her partner to Covid, she has donated money and helping with raising money for the Pollok Park memorial garden. and Richard Clarke of HCS has also

Connie McCready and Richard Clarke photographed at Pollok Park, St Andrews drive entrance .Connie lost her partner to Covid, she has donated money and helping with raising money for the Pollok Park memorial garden. and Richard Clarke of HCS has also

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Herald Campaign: ‘Garden of Remembrance will help so many grieving families’

Herald Memorial Garden: Everything you need to know

Herald Memorial Garden: Everything you need to know

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Herald Memorial Garden: Everything you need to know

Rhona Baillie, chief executive of the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, is backing our campaign. Photo Colin Mearns.

Rhona Baillie, chief executive of the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, is backing our campaign. Photo Colin Mearns.

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Herald Campaign: Memorial garden for coronavirus victims could bring people together and help heal, says hospice boss

Scots Makar Jackie Kay is supporting The Herald's memorial garden campaign with the offer of a poem

Scots Makar Jackie Kay is supporting The Herald's memorial garden campaign with the offer of a poem

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Herald Campaign: Memorial garden will be a place that brings some comfort and solace, says Scots Makar

A site at Pollok Park has been made available for the memorial garden

A site at Pollok Park has been made available for the memorial garden

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Herald Campaign: Memorial would be a humbling project to work on, says Glasgow artist

Brian Sloan, chief executive of Age Scotland, has backed our Garden of Remembrance Campaign

Brian Sloan, chief executive of Age Scotland, has backed our Garden of Remembrance Campaign

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Herald Campaign: Coronavirus has had a shattering impact on older people, says charity chief as he backs memorial garden

Jean Gavin, former head gardener of the Hidden Gardens at the Tramway, in Albert Drive, Glasgow, has offered her support to the campaign. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

Jean Gavin, former head gardener of the Hidden Gardens at the Tramway, in Albert Drive, Glasgow, has offered her support to the campaign. Photograph by Colin Mearns.

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Herald campaign: Digging deep to help The Herald's memorial garden fund

The Herald campaign has launched a fund to create a memorial campaign

The Herald campaign has launched a fund to create a memorial campaign

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Herald Campaign: How you can help create a memorial garden for Scotland's victims of Covid-19

A site in Pollok Park has been offered for The Herald's garden in memory of Scotland's coronavirus victims

A site in Pollok Park has been offered for The Herald's garden in memory of Scotland's coronavirus victims

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Herald Campaign: Memorial garden could show loved ones are not forgotten, says charity helping bereaved

Caitlin Hegney at work in her studio

Caitlin Hegney at work in her studio

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Scots jeweller offers her help after being moved by campaign

Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh's David Knott, curator of Living Collection. Photo Gordon Terris.

Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh's David Knott, curator of Living Collection. Photo Gordon Terris.

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Herald campaign: Memorial garden could help healing process, says top horticulturalist

The Herald's memorial garden campaign has been offered a site in Pollok Country Park

The Herald's memorial garden campaign has been offered a site in Pollok Country Park

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Herald campaign: Memorial garden for Scots coronavirus victims takes step forward with offer of site at city park

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is backing the memorial garden campaign

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is backing the memorial garden campaign

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First Minister shows support for Herald memorial garden campaign

Rev Neil Galbraith backed The Herald campaign and said it's important for people to have somewhere they can go to remember

Rev Neil Galbraith backed The Herald campaign and said it's important for people to have somewhere they can go to remember

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Herald campaign: We need a place to remember Scotland's coronavirus victims