Leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland is putting together an exhibition that will be on display as part of an exciting new project next year – and is on the lookout for stuffed toys, including a special teddy bear, that were produced at the historic Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory, in Edinburgh, back in the 1930s.
Read moreScotland’s best-known military band is in the midst of its first-ever national tour – and is set to come to Aberdeen after a warm welcome from the local Provost today. The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland is performing at venues across the country as part of its “Walking with Heroes” centenary tour which is aiming to raise tens of thousands of pounds for Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland.
Read moreSick and injured veterans from Bravo 22 Company, one of the most remarkable theatre groups at the Fringe, today visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory, in Edinburgh, to highlight the work of Poppyscotland. All are taking part in Unspoken, a premiere inspired by the stories of 100 ex-Servicemen and ex-Servicewomen which runs from 21-27 August.
Read moreA statue commemorating the life of a World War II pilot has been unveiled in a ceremony at Edinburgh International Airport.
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