New British Indian Army Memorial to be made in Scotland

New British Indian Army Memorial in Scotland

Following local council approval, a new British Indian Army Memorial will be erected in Glasgow, Scotland, to honour the millions of Indian troops who gave their lives fighting alongside the British throughout the two World Wars. Recently, Glasgow City Council approved the planning proposal subject to limitations, clearing the way for the memorial’s final designs to be created next to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

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The Colorful Heritage multimedia project, which honours the history of Scotland’s South Asian community, is in charge of the memorial initiative, which aims to create Scotland’s first permanent memorial wall to honour the service and sacrifice of more than 4 million British Indian Army troops.
It is meant to commemorate the unique relationship between Scotland and Force K6, an all-Muslim Punjabi unit that managed to escape from Dunkirk and go to Scotland during World War II.
Additionally, it aspires to embody the fundamental principles of “selfless commitment and respect for others,” which were exemplified by local activist Isobel Harling, who was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for devoting more than 70 years to preserving the Force K6 graves in Kingussie, Scotland.

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Scotland to be the home of New British Indian Army Memorial

In order to narrow down proposals for the new memorial design, Colourful Heritage, which compiles first-person narratives of early South Asian migrants to Scotland, convened many focus groups, including incorporating schools and members of the local community of various faiths.
The team’s multi-structure memorial plan has been reviewed with the architect and the nonprofit Ancre Somme Association Scotland.

The memorial will have benches so visitors can rest and contemplate amid newly planted cherry trees, as well as a chattri (an elevated, dome-shaped pavilion) and pillars that will be carved with a South Asian design. Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) from all political stances supported the call for such a memorial last year.

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