An exhibition featuring clothing worn by rape survivors has opened in Glasgow city centre, with heartfelt testimonials attached to each garment. Organised by Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis (GCRC), the display aims to raise awareness of sexual violence in Scotland.
Survivors' Stories Told Through Clothing
The items on display were all donated by women and girls from Glasgow and the surrounding area, including some who have experienced sexual crimes. One note attached to a child's swimming costume, written by a 13-year-old girl named Sara, recounts her experience at a local swimming pool.
Another note, attached to a pink t-shirt, tells the story of Eilidh, 25, who was attacked in a cinema. She wrote that she felt "lucky" that it was "just" assault and that she still hasn't got over what happened.
Record High Sexual Crime Figures
The exhibition, named 'For Her', was launched on Tuesday, November 10. It comes as sexual crimes recorded by Police Scotland rose by 10% in 2025–26, reaching a total of 16,430 – the highest level on record since 1971.
GCRC, Scotland's largest rape crisis centre, supported more than 3,000 women and girls last year, ranging in age from 13 to their 80s.
Call to End Victim-Blaming
Centre director Claudia Macdonald-Bruce said the clothing represents real women and girls who were living their lives, and that the responsibility for sexual violence always lies with the perpetrator. She called on everyone in Scotland to confront the truth that rape and sexual violence can happen to any woman or girl, anywhere, at any time.
"Enough is enough," she said. "We must challenge victim-blaming, confront the attitudes that excuse abuse and demand change."
