The cone that sits atop the Duke of Wellington statue at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow has become an emblem of the city - but how did it first get there?
Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, served twice as Prime Minister and was among the commanders who helped the Napoleonic Wars. His achievements, in Glasgow at least, have been overshadowed by a traffic cone.
As most great decisions are made, the first time the Duke donned his orange hat was reportedly the result of a beer-hazed night out in the early 80s. The people behind the origins are unclear, but they were unlikely to know it would become a tourist attraction.
