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BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Memorial statue to lost North Sea divers unveiled in Aberdeen
A statue commemorating divers who have lost their lives in the North Sea energy industry has been unveiled in Aberdeen. A dedication service was held at the weekend to mark the installation of the memorial. It is estimated more than 100 divers have lost their lives since the inception of the oil and gas industry in the 1970s. The statue, by sculptor Alan Herriot, overlooks the harbour at Pocra Quay. It was commissioned in 2023 by the North Sea Divers Memorial charity. Depicting a man in a diving suit and helmet, it sits atop a granite plinth which reads: "Dedicated to all divers who lost their lives in the North Sea Offshore Energy Industry". Mr Herriot, one of Scotland's best-known figurative sculptors, has other work in made the statue of Scottish football legend Denis Law outside Provost Skene's House, and one portraying King Robert the Bruce outside Marischal College. The weekend's dedication service was attended by some of those who have worked in the industry, including people from across the UK and diver James McLean, a North Sea Divers Memorial trustee, said that none of the deaths over the years had been in vain, as they led to tighter safety said "We know the impact of those losses, and it's very personal for us. "It's been an emotional journey the last couple of years, and sitting looking at the diver we agreed we've almost lived with all those souls over the last two years."Mr McLean added: "It's doffing our cap, remembering friends and colleagues and others who died over the decades, not just in oil and gas but also in the renewable energy industry."
Leader Live
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Wrexham AFC fans gallery from 2-1 win at Blackpool
Over 2,100 Reds fans made the trip to Bloomfield Park on Bank Holiday as many more Wrexham supporters descended on Blackpool. It was a day to remember as the 2-1 victory edged Phil Parkinson's side back into the automatic promotion places with two games to go. Quick fire goals from James McLean and Ollie Rathbone midway through the second half were enough for all three points, despite Rob Apter's goal for the hosts late into stoppage time. A barmy away end, which included co-owner Rob McElhenney, made their voices heard throughout the game and celebrated at full time as the Reds edged closer to a third successive promotion. RELATED READING Next up is Charlton Athletic at the SToK Cae Ras on Saturday, in what could be a crucial game in deciding who will gain promotion from League One. Did you make the trip to Blackpool over the Bank Holiday weekend? See if you can spot yourself in our fan gallery. Pictures courtesy of Gemma Thomas and Richard Sellers/PA Wire.
