If you are planning a conservation or restoration project and want expert guidance, reach out to start the conversation.
The Earl Roberts statue in Kelvingrove Park is a Category A–listed bronze equestrian monument (unveiled 1916) set on a grand granite architectural pedestal with relief panels and seated figures of War and Victory.
As an exposed bronze-and-stone monument in a busy public park, the memorial is vulnerable to corrosion, surface soiling, and weather-driven decay that can blunt detail and weaken finishes over time. The conservation project aimed to stabilise and refresh the monument while retaining its historic character.
The statue and setting were restored in late 2014 / early 2015 through a joint project involving Glasgow City Council and the War Memorials Trust, with conservation carried out by Nicolas Boyes (NBSC, Edinburgh).
Treatments included removing long-accumulated corrosion and old paint layers from the bronze and renewing the surface with a durable, metal-safe patina to improve protection and legibility.
This is one of Kelvingrove Park’s most prominent historic monuments, and once bronze or carved detail is lost, it’s difficult to recover. Conservation protects a nationally significant listed structure, keeps inscriptions and sculptural elements readable, and supports long-term stewardship in a high-footfall public space.
If you are planning a conservation or restoration project and want expert guidance, reach out to start the conversation.
