Remembrance Sunday service returns to Glasgow's George Square

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 15:38 · Archive

Glasgow's Remembrance Sunday service returned to George Square after a year's relocation due to redevelopment works.

Glasgow held its Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in George Square on 8 November, marking the ceremony's return to the site after being relocated to Glasgow Cathedral in 2025 due to ongoing redevelopment works in the square.

The ceremony began at 10.45am with a Guard of Honour from the Scots Guards. Jacqueline McLaren, Lord Provost of Glasgow, said it was "one of the most important and poignant occasions in Glasgow's civic calendar", a time for the city to stand together and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as generations of men and women who have served the country. She noted it would be "particularly significant this year to be able to gather once again at the Cenotaph in George Square, in the heart of our city, to pay our respects together".

Representatives from the Armed Forces, veterans' organisations, charities, faith groups, and civic bodies attended. Shortly before 11am, Binyon's Lines were read, followed by the Last Post and a performance of Flowers of the Forest. A two-minute silence was observed at 11am, and wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph including one from the Lord Provost on behalf of the people of Glasgow.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow honours the fallen with remembrance service held at George Square"We carry their legacy forward not just through modern remembrance, but by actively renewing our shared hope for a peaceful future.”Glasgow Live · 8 Nov, 15:31
• Glasgow falls silent as Remembrance Sunday returns to George SquareCrowds gathered in solemn tribute to honour the fallen.Glasgow Times · 8 Nov, 14:47
• Remembrance Sunday service held in Glasgow's 'transformed' George SquareOn November 8, Remembrance Sunday 2026 saw Glasgow’s service return to George Square, with Jenny Gilruth laying a wreath for Scotland’s fallen and veteransThe Herald · 8 Nov, 13:38

In this story: Glasgow · George Square · Jacqueline McLaren · Glasgow Cathedral · Scots Guards

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