Statue unveiled in Glasgow for Wallace, the city's first fire dog
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Statue unveiled in Glasgow for Wallace, the city's first fire dog

1 hours ago · Originally published 15 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Glasgow dog adopted by firefighters is honoured with statue
Wallace, a setter-collie adopted by Glasgow firefighters in 1894, has been honoured with a statue at Central Station over a century after his death. He became a well-known local figure for running ahead of horse-drawn fire engines to clear the way to emergencies, marking a permanent tribute to his role in the city's history.
Source: BBC Scotland Lanarkshire
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