Some of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks will be going the extra mile for the 2016 Scottish Poppy Appeal by lighting up red.
Edinburgh Castle, The Balmoral Hotel clock tower, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Airport, Jenners, EICC and the Government buildings at Victoria Quay and St Andrews House will all be turning the capital red in support of this year’s appeal.
They will be joined by many other iconic buildings and structures across the country in a bid to light up Scotland red and raise awareness for the annual fundraising campaign run by the leading charity Poppyscotland.
Gordon Michie, Head of Fundraising at Poppyscotland, said: “It’s fantastic to see Edinburgh lit up in poppy red once again for the Scottish Poppy Appeal, and we’ve been blown away by the community’s support.
“We hope that when people see Edinburgh glowing red over the Remembrance weekend they will think about the many ways they too can go the extra mile in their support for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Whether it’s putting a little bit more in the poppy tin, or doing something completely different to raise money, every penny helps us to offer life-changing support so we can be there when they call for backup.”
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