The early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Read moreThe early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Read moreThe heroes who served and fell on D-Day were commemorated at a poignant service and reception in Edinburgh today (Thursday 6 June), marking the 75th anniversary of the iconic landings.
Read moreA poignant service and reception to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings will take place in Edinburgh on Thursday (6 June). The event has been organised by Armed Forces charity Legion Scotland and The French Consulate General.
Read morePrime Minister Theresa May will watch veterans retrace their journey to Normandy from the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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 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
Read moreLegion Scotland and Poppyscotland are calling on communities, families and friends to help spread the message to D-Day veterans who are eligible for a fully-funded trip to this year’s 75th anniversary commemorations in the UK and Normand
Read moreThe Royal British Legion is calling on communities, families and friends to help spread the message to D-Day veterans who are eligible for a fully funded trip to this year’s 75th anniversary commemorations in the UK and Normandy
Read moreEvery year, the team of veterans at Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory hand-make five million poppies to be handed out during the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal
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