Colin Campbell and John Moore were British Army figures whose legacies are closely tied to the suppression of independence movements in India and Ireland.

In this clip, we reflect on what it means to commemorate such figures in the heart of Glasgow. While some statues in George Square have clear artistic and historic merit, others raise difficult questions about relevance, power and values. Should figures associated with the British Empire still loom over the city—literally placed on pedestals—when their actions sit uncomfortably with how Glasgow understands itself today?

This video invites viewers to think critically about public monuments, collective memory, and how cities evolve. Who do we choose to honour, and why?

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