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This November, communities across the UK and Commonwealth will pay tribute to those who bravely fought and served our country.

Remembrance Sunday, on 10 November, is a chance to pause and reflect on the past and present sacrifices of our Armed Forces.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, there will be a further two-minute silence. Observed every year since 1919, the 11am silence takes place as a reminder that World War 1 ended in 1918 – six hours after the Armistice had been signed.

Carolyn MacLeod MBE, ADES National Education and Transitions Officer for Armed Forces families, children and young people, explained the importance of remembering our past.

“It is a privilege to stand up and recognise the value Serving personnel, Reservists, Veterans and Military families bring to our country. Remembrance honours all those who have served to defend our country and way of life.

“We all have a responsibility to ensure future generations are informed about Remembrance and Armistice Day. In the lead up to these dates, families and education professionals across the country will spend time with their children and young people to explain this important event and why we mark it every year.

“We are proud to support our Armed Forces personnel from across Great Britain and the Commonwealth.”

Remembrance Sunday events 

A number of events and services will be taking place around the country to commemorate. Below are just some of the wreath-laying and memorial ceremonies taking place across Scotland.*

Remembrance Sunday, 10 November

Remembrance Scotland National Event 2024

Edinburgh City Chambers, 11:00-12:30
Wreaths will be laid by the Lord Provost, representatives from the Scottish Government, UK Government and the wider Armed Forces and Veterans community. More details are available from Legion Scotland.

Kelso War Memorial, from 10:30

Full timings of the Sunday procession are available on the Visit Kelso website.

Houston and Killellan Kirk, 10:45-12:00

Based at Kirk road, Houston, the Houston and Killellan Kirk service will start early to allow for the two-minute silence at 11:00. The 1st Houston Boys’ Brigade Pipe Band will parade from South Street, through the village, followed by representatives from various organisations, including the Scouts, Guides and Brownies.

Inverness Cathedral Service, from 10:50

There will be a service at Inverness Cathedral with an Act of Remembrance commemorating the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and civilians in times of war.

North Lanarkshire Services and Parades, from 10:45 and 15:00

The first service and parade at the War Memorial, Bank Street, Coatbridge at 10:45. A second service and parade will be at the Cenotaph, Duchess of Hamilton Park, Motherwell at 15:00. North Lanarkshire Council has more details on these events and Armistice Day wreath laying.

Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland

The church service begins at 11:30.

Armistice Day, 11 November

Armistice Day Service

Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh 11:00-12:00

Legion Scotland will deliver a short service of Remembrance at the Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens East. The service will include the 13:00 gun at Edinburgh Castle, which will fire a single round at 11:00 to mark the start of a national two-minute silence, and again at 11:02 to signal the end of the silence

North Lanarkshire Wreath Laying

War Memorial outside the Civic Centre, 11:00, as noted by North Lanarkshire Council.

More details and events are available from the Royal British Legion and Legion Scotland website.

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Explaining remembrance

During these times, it is important to involve and encourage children and young people to learn more about Remembrance Sunday and why it is so important.

Forces Children’s Education has a short Remembrance guide for children, which provides free informative resources, advice and suggestions on how to explain remembrance.

*Please note, all events listed may be subject to change and we recommend checking on the original event organisers website(s). With the exception of the National Event, the other events are included in no particular order. Where links are provided to external content, we cannot accept any responsibility for content or accuracy.