The videos of the SLHS John Maclean Centenary Conference, held in November 2023, on the centenary of his death, are now available on the Society’s Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/@scottishlabourhistorysocie1326
In all there are seven separate videos, on the various aspects of Maclean's life and influence covered during the conference:
1. Introduction by Glasgow Bailie Roza Salih: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eky3VOw7INo
2. Re-enactment of Maclean’s Speech from the Dock at Edinburgh High Court in May 1919 by Scottish actor Tam Dean Burn: https://youtu.be/zuGHce3kMdU
3. Joint presentation by Henry Bell and Gerard Cairns discussing the myths – positive and negative – about Maclean: https://youtu.be/Wqs17Vur2Xg
4. Stephen Coyle reviewing Maclean’s involvement in Ireland’s struggle for independence: https://youtu.be/mni6YF8ksGs
5. PhD scholar Katherine Mackinnon identifying those parts of Glasgow connected with Maclean which can be accessed by walking tours: https://youtu.be/gzxinq0ta2k
6. Douglas Academy scholar Tom Allanach gives his view on Maclean's legacy as far as young people are concerned: https://youtu.be/CoxrCluHdhE
7. Professor David Howell and Dr Ewan Gibbs considering Maclean’s impact and legacy in early twenty-first century Scotland: https://youtu.be/Fyqhqw2XZRE