Tag: Poppyscotland

Scotland falls silent to mark Armistice Day

The country fell silent at 11am to mark Armistice Day yesterday.

In the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, a service took place conducted by the Reverend Dr Karen K Campbell. Wreaths to remember those who have fallen in conflicts through the years were laid by Councillor Joan Griffiths, the Deputy Lord Provost; Mr Martyn Hawthorn, National Chairman of The Royal British Legion Scotland; Mr Gordon Michie, Head of Fundraising at Poppyscotland; and Mr David Cowin, of Veterans Scotland. Continue reading Scotland falls silent to mark Armistice Day

Scotland remembers

The Rt Hon Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh Frank Ross joined First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and senior military personnel,  members of the wider Armed Forces community and members of the emergency services for the official wreath-laying ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance yesterday.  Continue reading Scotland remembers

Scotland embraces annual ‘Poppy Day’

Thousands of volunteers took to the streets across the country yesterday to collect for the 2019 Scottish Poppy Appeal.

A day before Remembrance Sunday, it was one of the last opportunities for the Scottish public to pick up a poppy and make a donation to help support the country’s Armed Forces community. Continue reading Scotland embraces annual ‘Poppy Day’

Edinbugh glows red for Scottish Poppy Appeal

This weekend, more than 120 Scottish landmarks will be glowing red in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal – with more and more joining the national campaign each day.

Buildings large and small – from globally iconic castles to locally loved churches and schools – will ‘Light Up Red’ for Poppyscotland in a wonderfully modern display Remembrance. Continue reading Edinbugh glows red for Scottish Poppy Appeal

Edinburgh set to come alive for annual Poppy Day

Scotland’s capital city is gearing up to host what has become one of the firm fixtures in its calendar. Organised by Poppyscotland, the seventh annual Edinburgh Poppy Day will feature more than five fun-packed hours of live music and entertainment. Continue reading Edinburgh set to come alive for annual Poppy Day

Historic autograph book to go under the hammer for Poppyscotland

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