The campaign to have a statue of the great John Maclean commissioned and publicly displayed in Glasgow city centre. #MacleanCampaign
Joined September 2023
- Tweets 1,235
- Following 0
- Followers 456
- Likes 510
471 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
CAMPAIGN FOR A JOHN MACLEAN STATUE IN GLASGOW
Welcome to the campaign for a statue of Maclean, Scotland's famous revolutionary socialist. Today we have launched 2026's Crowdfunder, with the intention of raising the remainder of the funds required. (1)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
2
23
44
7,050
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
CAMPAIGN FOR A JOHN MACLEAN STATUE IN GLASGOW
Welcome to the campaign for a statue of Maclean, Scotland's famous revolutionary socialist. Today we have launched 2026's Crowdfunder, with the intention of raising the remainder of the funds required. (1)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
2
23
44
7,050
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
Two years ago we attended a meeting with the Provost in the city chambers and reached a provisional agreement for the life-sized, bronze statue to be sited near the McLennan Arch at Glasgow Green on the Saltmarket, facing the High Court and pointing. (2)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
2
8
8
567
RT @MacLeanCampaign: The inscription will be: "I am not here, then, as the accused; I am here as the accuser of capitalism dripping with bl…
8
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
DETAILS OF THE QUOTE
Since first obtaining the quote from Powderhall Bronze in 2023 the costs have increased by approximately 10% per year, due to rising costs in materials, energy, wages etc. Therefore the up-to-date quote is as follows. (4)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
1
7
5
854
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
A prominent Scottish songwriter has pledged £10,000 which he will donate when we are in a closer proximity to reaching the total. Therefore, the present total target for the campaign is £38,942 - and so this is the target for 2026’s fundraiser. (5)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
1
8
15
419
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
Maclean was not only Scotland's greatest socialist but is internationally renowned. Maclean is one of Scotland's heroes, yet the city which he called home is yet to pay the respect that he is due by commemorating his life & works with a public statue. (6)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
1
16
41
1,887
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
As such, the Maclean campaign is appealing for donations both large and small. We encourage supporters to share the project on social media and promote it to family and friends - inviting them to make a donation and back this most worthy cause. (7)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
1
7
7
501
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
CAMPAIGN FOR A JOHN MACLEAN STATUE IN GLASGOW
Welcome to the campaign for a statue of Maclean, Scotland's famous revolutionary socialist. Today we have launched 2026's Crowdfunder, with the intention of raising the remainder of the funds required. (1)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
2
1
118
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
Special thanks to Mary Doonan for her pledge to the crowdfunder and for leaving a standout comment.
Make a donation to the campaign for a life sized bronze public statue of John Maclean to be erected in Glasgow city centre. #MacleanCampaign
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
2
1
72
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
Special thanks to Rona MacDonald and S. Milton for their generous donations to the crowdfunder.
Make a donation to the campaign for a life sized bronze public statue of John Maclean to be erected in Glasgow city centre. #MacleanCampaign
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
1
60
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
Maclean was not only Scotland's greatest socialist but is internationally renowned. Maclean is one of Scotland's heroes, yet the city which he called home is yet to pay the respect that he is due by commemorating his life & works with a public statue. (6)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
6
16
502
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
CAMPAIGN FOR A JOHN MACLEAN STATUE IN GLASGOW
Welcome to the campaign for a statue of Maclean, Scotland's famous revolutionary socialist. Today we have launched 2026's Crowdfunder, with the intention of raising the remainder of the funds required. (1)
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
5
9
610
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
It is vital that we see a public statue of the great John Maclean in Glasgow.
Show your support for this worthy cause by making a donation to the crowdfunder.
#MacleanCampaign
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
1
1
66
John Maclean statue campaign retweeted
Special thanks to Patrick Conway, Caroline and Donald Anderson on behalf of the SRSM for their generous donations to the crowdfunder.
Make a donation to the campaign and let's see a life sized bronze public statue of John Maclean in Glasgow.
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/campaign…
3
4
88