Public Invited to Shape Lasting Memorial for Queen Elizabeth in Scotland
Online portal and community events seek public input on design, purpose, and location for a tribute to Her Late Majesty.
By Alasdair Buchan
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The public in Scotland is invited to help shape a permanent memorial to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth, with an online portal and community events seeking input on its design and purpose.
An online engagement portal has been launched, offering individuals the opportunity to share their ideas regarding the memorial’s purpose, design, scale, and location. This initiative is part of a broader effort to create a lasting tribute to the late monarch's connection with Scotland.
A series of community engagement events, led by Lord Lieutenants and involving various organisations, will also take place throughout the autumn. These events aim to gather diverse perspectives from across Scotland's communities. The portal also invites personal memories and reflections on Queen Elizabeth and her ties to Scotland.
The Scotland Legacy Group is developing proposals for the memorial, supported by £1.4 million in capital funding from the UK Government. The feedback gathered will inform options for the memorial, considering its contribution to Scotland’s cultural, heritage, environmental, and community life.
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"Queen Elizabeth held a special place in the hearts of many people across Scotland. Her passing in 2022 prompted an outpouring of affection and respect. She had a strong connection to Scotland, and it is right that those across the country who would wish to have the opportunity to help shape how that legacy is remembered for future generations. We want to hear a broad range of voices, from community and cultural organisations to schools, young people and those with a particular connection to Queen Elizabeth. This memorial should reflect the memories, values and experiences of the people of Scotland, while creating something lasting that future generations can enjoy, use and take pride in."
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"The online engagement portal is a key part in the work of the Scotland Legacy Group, and I am delighted that we are now at a stage where it is open for the public to give their views. Queen Elizabeth held Scotland and Scottish life in great affection, and the portal is an opportunity for everyone to give their thoughts and ideas which will help shape how we create a fitting tribute to the life of our longest reigning monarch."
The online engagement portal is open until Sunday 13 December. The engagement programme will support the work of the Scotland Legacy Group, which is tasked to provide recommendations to the First Minister and The King for a permanent memorial. Feedback gathered will inform the Group’s recommendations to Ministers, expected in Spring 2027.
