One the eve of 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland has unveiled an ambitious project to capture the stories of veterans from every conflict since the Second World War until the present day.
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One the eve of 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland has unveiled an ambitious project to capture the stories of veterans from every conflict since the Second World War until the present day.
Read moreWith VE Day edging closer, leading Armed Forces charities Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland have commissioned a series of stunning portraits of Second World War veterans as part of the national celebration of this important milestone.
Read moreWith VE Day just one week away (Friday 8 May), two leading Armed Forces charities are working alongside the Scottish Government to ensure that the 75th anniversary commemorations and celebrations will still go ahead despite the ongoing lockdown.
Read moreWith the country in lockdown due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, Armed Forces charity Legion Scotland will broadcast a ‘virtual’ service online to commemorate ANZAC and Gallipoli Day, on Saturday 25 April.
Read moreAn exciting new digital education resource to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day has been launched that will allow children across the country to learn about and celebrate this important milestone, despite the lockdown.
Read moreA military band tour, which is taking place to raise funds for Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland, has been compelled to reschedule one of its arranged concerts due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis
Read moreThe 75th anniversary of VE Day will be marked in schools across Scotland thanks to the introduction of innovative new educational resources created by Poppyscotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government and Legion Scotland.
Read moreScotland’s best-known military band is all set to team up with leading Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland for a third Scottish tour.
Read moreMore than 300 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Saturday to watch a host of dancers battle it out at this year’s Come Dancing with Poppyscotland in association with Toe 2 Toe Dance event.
Read moreThe event will celebrate the achievements of women in the Armed Forces community, and joining the celebration will be special guest Councillor Carolyn Caddick, who is the Honorary Colonel 1st Battalion Highlanders Army Cadet Force.
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