The British Armed Forces put everything on the line for their country, yet service personnel and veterans can still face a battle to access the support and services they deserve, says the Royal British Legion (RBL).
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The British Armed Forces put everything on the line for their country, yet service personnel and veterans can still face a battle to access the support and services they deserve, says the Royal British Legion (RBL).
Read moreAt dawn on 25 April 2023, Veterans and their families will gather at Comely Bank Cemetery, Edinburgh where 16 ANZAC Soldiers are laid to rest and take part in an international remembrance service to mark the 108th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign in the First World War.
Read moreHer Royal Highness The Princess Royal popped into Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Edinburgh this morning (Thursday 19th January) to officially re-open the campus following a two-year refurbishment.
Read moreFirst Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge, as well as veterans, and military personnel to pay tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.
Read moreCommunities across Scotland fell silent at 11am on Friday 11 November to mark Armistice Day and remember those who laid down their lives in defence of our nation.
Read moreService personnel past and present launched this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal at a ceremony in Edinburgh today (Monday 24 October).
Read moreHundreds of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, businesses, and tourist destinations will ‘Light Up Red’ to raise awareness of the 2022 Scottish Poppy Appeal.
Read morePoppyscotland has launched new learning resources for pupils of all ages, encouraging them to reflect on the history of the poppy and role of remembrance.
Read moreNairn and District War Memorial was named the best kept memorial in Scotland at Legion Scotland’s 40th annual awards ceremony in Edinburgh.
Read moreScotland’s most decorated swimmer Duncan Scott MBE joined forces with veterans from Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory on Thursday 22 September to help send three million poppies for the Scottish Poppy Appeal on their way to communities across the country.
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