Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory was alive with activity today as the four million poppies which are all made by hand by former Service personnel were loaded on to trucks to begin the journey to the four corners of the country ahead of the 2020 Scottish Poppy Appeal.
Read moreA service launched last year by a leading military charity to help veterans and their families has transformed the support available for the Armed Forces community living in Scotland, helping 340 clients during that time.
Read moreA series of concerts performed by Scotland’s best-known military band in aid of a leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland will now take place in 2021 following this year’s global coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreThe incredible story of Robert John Ransom – better known as Jack Ransom – will form part of tomorrow’s VJ Day commemorations, which are to be marked by a series of “virtual” events organised by Armed Forces charities Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government.
Read moreAs the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day – or VJ Day as it is better known – approaches, Legion Scotland is paying tribute to the contribution made by Scottish veterans with the presentation of a special Commemorative Coin.
Read moreAs the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day – or VJ Day as it is better known – approaches, the immense contribution made by service personnel from across the Commonwealth is being highlighted.
Read moreLeading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland has announced the appointments of a new Chairman and an Interim Chief Executive.
Read morePlans are in place to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day – or ‘VJ Day’ as it is better known. Saturday 15 August will mark 75 years to the day when Imperial Japan surrendered in the Second World War to bring six years of global conflict to an end.
Read moreFor the first time in the history of the Census, there will be a question on service in the Armed Forces following a campaign led by The Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland.
Read moreA support service launched by a group of charities in 2010 which has helped more than 15,000 members of the Armed Forces community has today received a funding boost of £65,000 from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
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