A 101-year-old Second World War veteran who spent three gruelling years as a Prisoner of War led the national Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Edinburgh on 14 November.
Read moreA 101-year-old Second World War veteran who spent three gruelling years as a Prisoner of War led the national Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Edinburgh on 14 November.
Read moreThe annual competition, organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland (Legion Scotland), returned for a 39th year in 2021 having been paused last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreOn 18 June 1921, with the trauma and painful after-effects of the First World War crippling the nation, four ex-service organisations came together at St Cuthbert’s Church in Edinburgh to unite for the greater good of the nation.
Read moreWith restrictions on public gatherings still in place, Armed Forces charity Legion Scotland will broadcast a ‘virtual’ service of remembrance to commemorate ANZAC and Gallipoli Day, on Sunday 25 April.
Read morePipers across the world are being invited to compose a new piece of music to be performed at a prestigious event marking the centenary of the Royal British Legion Scotland (Legion Scotland) in September.
Read moreThe nation paused at 11am on Sunday 8 November to observe the two-minute silence, marking a very different Remembrance Sunday from any that have gone before.
Read moreWith the coronavirus pandemic forcing Remembrance Sunday events across the country to be cancelled, thousands are expected to observe the two-minute silence at 11am this morning (Sunday 8 November) from the doorsteps of their homes.
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.
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