A year of celebrations marking the centenary of the Royal British Legion Scotland will culminate in a musical extravaganza on Sunday 28 November.
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A year of celebrations marking the centenary of the Royal British Legion Scotland will culminate in a musical extravaganza on Sunday 28 November.
Read moreOn the 20th anniversary of the start of British military action in Afghanistan, the Veterans’ Foundation has officially announced the launch of the Armed Forces Memorial Wall, a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have died in or after service.
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 moreVeteran Richard Edsor, 94, from Harlow, served on HMS Formidable. He was a seaman and recalls that after a Kamikaze attack which damaged the flight deck, Formidable was only out of action for six weeks while they put new plates on the deck.
Read moreToday, the nation united to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Read moreThe competition was fierce after almost 100 war memorials throughout the country battled it out across several categories in Legion Scotland’s annual ‘Best Kept War Memorial’ event.
Read moreThe first ever ‘Beating Retreat will be held at the iconic Old Sarum Castle by Salisbury-based Armed Forces charity Alabaré. Featuring The Royal Artillery Band, this spectacular military ceremony will take place on Monday 24th June to mark the start of National Armed Forces week in Salisbury.
Read moreVehicle permits will be required for travel in Normandy on 6 June.
Read morePoppyscotland is delighted to today announce the winners of its popular Learning Competition, this year delivered in partnership with STV News.
Read moreThe Ministry of Defence has announced that 4,000 Armed Forces personnel will salute Normandy veterans at commemorative events taking place in Normandy and Portsmouth
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