Knife Angel Book of Remembrance
A place to remember
The Knife Angel is in Edinburgh to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying knives and the violence associated with them.
The wings of the sculpture hold messages of love and remembrance.
We hope that you will choose to leave your own message of support and love for the victims, and hope for creating a safer Edinburgh.
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Such an imposing statue, very thought provoking
A beacon of hope in the fight against knife crime❤️
My heart goes out to each and every family member affected by knife crime. God bless xx
Sending much love to all those impacted and affected by knife crime and violence. There should never be a place for violence of any sort in our modern world.
The Knife Angel is an amazing sculpture, it is clear to see the dedication and talent the people who created it have. Very emotional to see it as well for all sorts of reasons. A big sculpture that gives a big message too. Xxx
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Creative way to raise awareness and shows how much knife is common and should stop
Hopes and prayers to the families affected by this - sending strength and hoping for a safer Edinburgh.
Powerful
I cannot even imagine the devastation loved ones and victims affected by knife crimes would face. I hold them in my heart
In honour of all those whos had their life's taken too soon
May you all be flying high
And thoughts with all families connected.
Very moving and creative way to draw attention to the effort to end violence and aggression.
Moving and brings awareness
I kinda knew John from primary school and all best wishes to Lisa and her whole family I feel really sorry for her loss it’s such an emotional but happy week
Moving piece of art providing opportunity to pause for reflection. Thoughts to all the families affected & hopes that knife crime can be eradicated in future.
May God’s love and comfort always strengthen you when you remember the loss of your dear ones taken away from you by knife crime. I pray that the knife Angel will sent a strong message to our communities . My sincere prayers and thoughts to all affected by knife crime and hope God will touch the hearts of those who carry knives with intention to harm others to be able to know God loves everyone and would like us all to live in peace, love , unity and respect towards one another.
Great statue . Well under utilised by the city. Stumbled across this on a bus ride to Ocean Terminal
Sending strength and compassion to all those imparted.
In memory to all taken too soon by knife crime.
Paul Kelly we miss you so much they say time will heal well it doesn't it's 20urs coming up since you where take. love you always Mum and Allison
Xxx
Sending love x
My thoughts go out to all of the families who have been affected by horrific knife crime♥️
In loving memory of Jack Hague & Barry Gilgun. Their lives were taken in a moment, but their loss is carried for a lifetime. To all who are left carrying this heartache, may we always be surrounded by love & hope for a better, safer future in our communities. Forever missed & loved.
A lad in our street called John mcnabb was tragically stabbed and murdered. I never knew him or the details but I knew and I still know the impact it has had on our community. Fly high John and your mum should be so proud of herself for fighting back against these horrible crimes and putting things in place that I thought nobody would do. Thank you
In memory of all those who have lost their lives to knife crime ❤️
Sending condolences to all the families of knife crime victims and hope for a future with significantly reduced knife crime.
In memory of John Mcnab Muirhouse Millennium Centre Wee Tigger... The Knife Angel holds a powerful message, hopefully the message it portrays will find a place in the hearts off everyone who visits. Communities coming together with Police, third sector projects and each other will be stronger together.
I miss you everyday I come home every night thinking. About you I see you up town all the time but it’s not you I miss you so much my wee man ❤️♥️
Dale
losing my big brother to knife crime has broke me in a way nothing else can i hope mine and my family’s story can help people find comfort in knocking there’s other people out there who know what thier going through
In memory of John McNab and all those who's lives have been affected by knife crime.
The knife Angel is magnificent & I am in awe of the size of this Angel and what this Angel represents. Very thought provoking indeed.
In memory of John Mcnab
RIP Liam Melvin
RIP Frankie Duncan always in my heart
RIP dad Jocky melvin
In memory of John Mcnab. One of my bestest friends. Losing you at 22 will never be fair❤️
A powerful message portrayed in The Knife Angel. Sending love and peace to anyone affected by knife crime.
Safe Edinburgh
In memory of Ryan Low from Edinburgh who was killed in pasley GBNF loved and missed by all family and freinds
R.I.P All you beautiful angels that were taken far to soon fly high
In loving memory of my brother Brett who was killed due to knife crime 5th march 2004 ❤️
I miss you so much brojo ❤️
Hope this will be a message that carrying a knife isn’t a good idea…a lot of pain and tears my heart goes out to everyone who’s lost a loved one ❤️
To all the lives lost and all the families left behind, I hope this angel brings you some comfort. It's beautiful in a very sad way. Thinking of you all xxx
Such a powerful piece, sharing a horrible but important message. Thinking of all those senselessly lost to knife crime and violent crime
Thinking of all the families who have been affected by horrific knife crime.
I say no to knife crime
Knives are tools and don’t kill on its own. Let this knife angel educate people how to use these tools for work and not for killing.
This is very sad...But a very ponient sculpture...A waste of life..We should all reflect on this... Life is very precious.
I never personally knew John McNab, however learning about his passing and how much he was loved has really opened my eyes about knife crimes. I was passing on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at around 6:30pm and I happened to see the incredible turnout that John had to remember him one year after his passing.
The Knife angel really has made an everlasting impact and I hope it continues to do so.
My thoughts go out to anyone affected by knife crime.
This is a powerful sculpture and one to make everyone think and aware of what this awful knife culture does to friends and families of everyone affected by it, I hope you visit the knife angel and really look at it , my love and support goes out to all affected by knife crime and thanks to Lisa Petrie for getting it here, her dedication to her late son's life and trying to prevent anyone else going through this is inspirational thankyou
As a first aider with St Andrew’s First Aid and a Leither this is a very moving memorial that cuts straight to my heart.
Amazing statue - what a symbol of peace
A very poignant memorial. End knife crime now.
So many lives lost. Senseless violence.
My thoughts are with all those impacted by the brutality of knife crime
Remembering Marie Annis
My heart goes out to everyone who has lost a loved one due to knife crime
The angel is a powerful statement
Remembering Sean .... who was attacked (punched) and killed in the early hours of 2017 just a short walk from here
Very moved by the statue. Brings home how many lives were needlessly lost & harmed by all these knives. My heart is with all those who lost a loved one! Never forget! Lets put an end to knife crime
In memory of my beautiful boy Justin McLaughlin & the rest of the victims that have lost there life’s through knife crime what a powerful way for awareness ❤️
I just saw this at the foot of the Walk. Very moving and beautiful. My thoughts to everyone affected by violence and knife crime. We live in difficult times.
No words. Just tears and love.
Thank you for this work
A great work！
Hope for world peace and respect for life.
This is a truly powerful and meaningful work of art. I express my regret to everyone who has been hurt, and I hope for a more peaceful future.
Thinking of all the families that have been affected by knife crime and the people that have lost their lives. R.I.P to all the victims
To all those affected by knife crime...please please please keep promoting awareness around knife crime xx❤️
Thank you to everyone who has been brave and shown true courage in the face of heartbreak. It will never be forgotten
May there gentle soul rest in peace
We need love, because it covers offences and swallows revenge let preach love
I am film maker and followed the journey of the angel, when it was in Sunderland . I am currently making a small film in Edinburgh. So I have been travelling up to Edinburgh to carry on with the project The sculpture has moved me and made feel strong emotions such as sorrow. Just the thought of 100,000 knives used in crime has shocked me. I met lovley Lisa who is dedicating her life to make change. So I had to do something to make a difference. Knife crime needs to stop. I shot footage of word ‘Why’ that to me says everything such short word with so much power.
Knife crime is a tragedy in multiple ways - to the victims and their families and for society as a whole as it brings home how we are failing to protect and provide opportunities for many young people, particularly those who experience difficult community and family circumstances. I hope that if enough people say NO to knife crime we can create a kinder, more compassionate society
So sorry for your loss sending respect and empathy from Ireland
Remembering you Justin. Forever 14. You had your whole life ahead of you. Life is so bloody cruel.
Peace to everyone and safety for all our young
In memory of all that has died from knife crime.
Within this Angel carries a message to many lifes have been lost and family's brocken. A sad and powerful message. RIP lost souls GBNF. xx
Love, Respect and care to humanity and avoid hatred and violence with inclusively.
Moved to tears.
Let's hope and pray that those who may be carrying knives take heed of this poignant memorial
Please stop the needless deaths and injuries through knife crime. There is so much hate in the world. Why? We are all just people trying to live a life.
we love you FOREVER 18
This is such an amazing statue and the hands say everything ( WWWWWWWHHHHHHYYYYYY )
Absolutely overwhelmed at the sheer size of the Knife Angel. Very thought provoking piece. Heart goes out to everyone affected by knife crime.
In memory of everyone who has been affected by knife crime. Sending love, hope and strength to the people who have been left behind.❤️
So sad but beautiful
My uncle was murdered in Leith in 1991 and nothing has changed. Stabbings that could have been prevented especially with offenders being out on bail the law needs changed.
Save lives say no to knifes
Very emotional moment
Very powerful symbol, rest in peace all the victims ❤️
The loss of a good friend to a fatal knife attack shook me to my core in December 2009. The impact of a moment of rage has left a family torn apart by grief, friends wondering what would have come of a promising young lad of only 16, and a community who felt betrayed by one of their own. The Knife Angel has been a painful reminder of the prevalence of knife crime today, and I am thankful for the opportunity to recognise and approach the topic with younger people in schools and homes up and down the country. To the people who surrendered their weapons, thank you for showing humility and humanity, and to those who have been affected by knife crime, know that your loved ones legacy carry on in your advocacy for safer streets and better education on the cowardice of carrying a weapon and choosing to use it.
In loving memory of Dale Bennett xx
Seeing this angel in my city was saddening and beautiful in measure. Seeing something so graceful out of sharp objects made to cause pain is such a powerful message and is a much needed reminder. Seeing the messages inscribed by the victims family was heartbreaking.
Sobering and powerful. Thank you for bringing it to our community.
Incredibly moving.
Dramatic and thought provoking statue! So many knives and machetes - violent weapons transformed into a plea for peace and love.
Pray that responses of all who see it may together result in the transformation of lives from fear to love.
very nice angel i think it’s quite nice that it’s paying respects to people who died
Not in vain. Not just for John but for everyone affected
Very moving indeed..
Thoughts are with all of the families affected by Knife Crime. We hope this event has an impact and makes our community safer.
From all of us at Royal High.
Wow the knife angel is definitely thought provoking....thinking of all the people involved in knife crimes and their families
In loving memory of Rab Graham brutally murdered in Leith in 1991
Sending love and hope to all families affected by knife crime ❤️
Very thought provoking and really makes an impact thoughts are with all the people effected by these terrible crimes
Such a powerful message conveyed meaningfully, you can’t fail to understand the devastation caused by knife crime.
Powerful message, I hope it gives some comfort to all those affected.
Thought provoking and impressive statue I hope it makes people think about the consequences of carrying a knife
Support the Knife Angel Campaign to spread more love and less hatred.
Thinking of all the families affected by knife crime.
A very thought provoking statue, please God may people be mindful of the consequences of carrying knives.
Extremely thought provoking. Very emotional seeing it in the , well not the flesh.
So powerful and heart felt, remembering Danielle “ Bella “ Davidson- you’re always on my mind ❤️
What a powerful message this sculpture conveys and I hope this saves lives and also gives comfort to those who have lost loved ones to knife crime x