Edinburgh pauses for reflection on Remembrance Sunday to remember the fallen
Edinburgh city centre falls silent for Remembrance Sunday
First Minister John Swinney joined the Lord Provost Robert Aldridge, as well as veterans, military personnel, and others to remember the fallen on Remembrance Sunday.
The RAF Central Scotland Pipes and Drums led a parade from Edinburgh Castle to the City Chambers at 10:30am, followed by veterans, Tri-Service Cadets and Highland and Lowland Bands of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, and representatives from the three Armed Services.
The One O’Clock Gun then fired at 11am from Edinburgh Castle, as the country fell silent for two minutes in memory of those who have fallen in conflicts over the years.
The Rev Dr Scott M Rennie, Minister, St Giles‘s Cathedral, then led a short service of Remembrance. Wreaths were then laid at the Stone of Remembrance by local dignitaries, armed forces, army veterans, The Royal British Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland.
Commenting on Remembrance Sunday, the CEO of The Royal British Legion Scotland, Dr Claire Armstrong, OBE, said: “From the First World War to the complex conflicts of today, our duty to remember those who served remains absolute.
“Generation after generation, members of our Armed Forces community have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and defend our way of life. We carry their legacy forward not just through modern remembrance, but by actively renewing our shared hope for a peaceful future.”
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First Minister John Swinney said: “It was an honour to lay a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance to commemorate all those who have lost their lives in conflict.
“The people of Scotland will always remember and honour those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom and values.”