An autograph book featuring more than 300 signatures that was bequeathed to the Earl Haig Fund in 1933 is to be sold in aid of Poppyscotland next week to support the leading military charity’s work in supporting members of the Armed Forces community. Continue reading Historic autograph book to go under the hammer for Poppyscotland
Poppyscotland needs you! Scotland’s leading Armed Forces charity is searching for a range of volunteers from Edinburgh and the Lothians to help with the charity’s fundraising campaign in the coming weeks. Continue reading Poppyscotland needs YOU!
They are already part of a special team that performs super-human feats by producing millions of poppies each year for the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal.
And on the day that around five million of the iconic symbols of remembrance begin their journey across Scotland in preparation for raising vital funds for leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland, two veterans from Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory have revealed their quest to reach next year’s Invictus Games. Continue reading Let the Games begin as Poppies begin odyssey across Scotland
John Swinney, the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, was at St Augustine’s High School yesterday to be given a tour of a ground-breaking new project launched recently by Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland. Continue reading John Swinney takes tour of Poppyscotland’s ‘Bud’ truck
Poppyscotland has launched a new service that will transform the support available for the Armed Forces community in Scotland.
A team of six will deliver the new, enhanced offering, including in Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians, which will significantly enhance Poppyscotland’s already comprehensive range of support. Continue reading Poppyscotland rolls out new welfare service
The heroes who served and fell on D-Day were commemorated at a poignant service and reception in Edinburgh today, marking the 75th anniversary of the iconic landings.
Several Scottish veterans who battled through Normandy during that pivotal period of the Second World War were honoured at an emotional ceremony. Continue reading D Day veterans honoured at Commemorative Service … and Tony’s on telly!
An Edinburgh institution that each year produces five-million poppies and thousands of wreaths for the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal is to undergo a major upgrade programme that will ensure it is fit for purpose for the years ahead. Continue reading Historic Poppy Factory set for major refurbishment
International Women’s Day is just a week away (Friday, 8th March) and Scotland’s leading military charity is embracing the annual event in order to celebrate the contribution of women in the Armed Forces. Continue reading Poppyscotland to celebrate International Women’s Day
They overcame hundreds of fellow riders to be crowned the King and Queen of the Heugh at last year’s epic Poppyscotland Sportive, and now the two cycling stars have enjoyed the fruits of their success. The pair have received a truly unique, money-can’t-buy prize: a day with the Queen’s Pony! Continue reading From one Poppy ride of a lifetime to another for Sportive royalty!
Poppyscotland will launch a new Welfare Support Service for the Armed Forces community in Scotland in the coming months. Continue reading Poppyscotland seeks recruits for new service
