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Scotland to Display UK Aids Memorial Quilt
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- UK Aids Memorial Quilt commemorates over 384 individuals lost to HIV/Aids.
- The quilt will be displayed at Tramway in Glasgow in September 2026.
- Started in Edinburgh, it humanizes lives stigmatized by media and government.
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt, a powerful tribute to lives lost to HIV and Aids, is set to be displayed in Scotland for the first time. Scheduled for September 2026 at Glasgow's Tramway, the exhibition will feature the quilt comprising 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, representing over 384 individuals.
The quilt's origins trace back to Edinburgh in the late 1980s, initiated by campaigner Ally Van Tillo. It served as a vital resource for bereavement and education, humanizing individuals often marginalized by society. This initiative is part of a global project started in the US to memorialize those affected by the epidemic.
Organizers emphasize the quilt's ongoing relevance, highlighting how language used to ostracize communities persists. The exhibition aims not only to commemorate past losses but also to reflect on current issues of stigma and inequality, ensuring queer history is preserved and understood.
