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FM unveils Mackintosh statue

12 December 2018

The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially unveiled a statue of Charles Rennie Mackintosh on the 90th anniversary of his death. 

The statue by Kelpies sculptor Andy Scott is believed to be the world’s first public sculpture celebrating Mackintosh. 

The artwork was commissioned by Sanctuary Group to mark the completion of a £60 million regeneration project in Anderston. 

The First Minister joined Andy Scott, representatives from the housing provider and residents to unveil the statue.

FM @NicolaSturgeon recognised Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 'incredible legacy' by unveiling his new statue in Glasgow on the 90th anniversary of his death.

The memorial, created by Kelpies sculptor Andy Scott, marks the completion of a £60m regeneration project in Anderston 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/qRQ7WxFdMt

— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) December 10, 2018

She said: “This magnificent new Charles Rennie Mackintosh statue is a fantastic addition to Glasgow and recognises the incredible legacy of one of Scotland’s most iconic architects, designers and artists.”

The 10-year project saw many 1960s blocks demolished and replaced with 540 affordable homes. 

The Scottish Government, through Glasgow City Council made £39.7 million available for the transfer and redevelopment of Anderston’s existing housing stock for the purposes of the area’s regeneration. The Scottish Government made a further £7.7 million available towards the delivery of the regeneration project’s final 119 homes. 

It was an exciting day for the #Anderston community, as they welcomed Scotland’s First Minister @NicolaSturgeon to Sanctuary’s £60 million regeneration area to unveil a statue by artist Andy Scott of @GLAMackintosh, on the 90th anniversary of his death. https://t.co/BpFlgU2bGK pic.twitter.com/WCvUHKqa2i

— Sanctuary Group (@SanctuaryPR) December 10, 2018

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