The Currie Memorial in Dalmuir Park in Clydebank just to the west of Glasgow. When this Park was opened in 1906, it was accessed via an unmanned level crossing across an active railway line.

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The result of this accident was that an underpass was built (and which is still there to this day) to replace the level crossing to allow safe access to the park.

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A memorial to Robert Currie was erected in the park, paid for by public donations. The original bronze plaque was later stolen and it was replaced with the current stone memorial.

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On the 15th of May 1907, Charlie Friar, a two year old boy, walked into the path of an oncoming train on this crossing. In an act of extreme bravery, eighteen year old Robert Currie attempted to save him, but unfortunately both were killed.

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