Falkirk Council

11/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2024 18:52

Memorial remembers lives lost to Covid-19

Pictured: Artist impression of the Covid-19 memorial sculpture. Image byCaspar J Wilson/Studio Caspar

A memorial paying tribute to those who have lost their lives to Covid-19 will be located in Callendar Park.

The 'Remembering Together' memorial in the form of a sculpture is a tribute to the collective experience of loss and resilience during the pandemic, and aims to provide a quiet, peaceful space for reflection.

The sculpture, created by artist Caspar J Wilson, has emerged from a series of workshops and stories told across Falkirk, where community members shared their thoughts, memories, and aspirations to create this permanent piece of art.

Pictured: Work is underway to create the memorial

'Remembering Together' is national programme funded by the Scottish Government. Each local authority was awarded £100k to create ways of recognising the impact the pandemic had on peoples' lives in local communities.

A short unveiling event will take place at the park on Saturday 16 November from 12 noon.