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Famous statues return to plinths in George Square after months of restoration

The bronze figures were restored after months of conservation as part of a £20 million revamp that will reopen the square in phases.

Summary by Glasgow Times
The statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert have returned to George Square after months of restoration in Glasgow.

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Glasgow LiveGlasgow Live
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Restored statues returned to Glasgow George Square as 'nobody alive' has seen them so detailed

"This is what they would have looked like when they first went up, and really, nobody alive has seen them in this condition before."

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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The moment a famous George Square landmark returned after a £632,000 restoration

The first restored statue has returned to George Square as Glasgow's £20m overhaul moves into its final stages. Prince Albert is back after…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Glasgow TimesGlasgow Times
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Famous statues return to plinths in George Square after months of restoration

The statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert have returned to George Square after months of restoration in Glasgow.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Refurbished statues return to George Square as £20m overhaul nears completion

George Square has been under development since May last year as part of a £20.4m renovation

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Glasgow Times broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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