Scotland observes two-minute silence for Remembrance Sunday

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 8 Nov, 12:20 · Archive

Scotland held Remembrance Sunday services with a two-minute silence honouring those who died in conflict.

Communities across Scotland marked Remembrance Sunday with a two-minute silence to honour those who died serving their country. Commemorations in the capital began with a military parade from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile, led by the RAF Central Scotland Pipes and Drums. Veterans, serving members of the armed forces and senior politicians paused at the Stone of Remembrance to observe the silence.

First Minister John Swinney, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and Edinburgh's Lord Provost Robert Aldridge were among those laying wreaths at the Stone of Remembrance at Edinburgh City Chambers. The Scottish chiefs of the three armed services were also present. Swinney said it was vital to mark the occasion and pay tribute to those who had paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve freedoms. 'Although many of the major conflicts, of the First World War, the Second World War, are many years ago, the issues and the importance of our freedom remain absolutely vital today,' he said.

Services took place in Glasgow in the newly-reopened George Square and in Dundee's garden of remembrance as well as in many other towns and cities across the country. This year's commemorations saw Glasgow's main Remembrance Sunday service return to George Square, following the previous year's temporary move to Glasgow Cathedral while the square and Cenotaph were affected by redevelopment works.

How it is being reported

• Scotland falls silent to honour war dead during Remembrance Sunday servicesCommemorations also took place throughout Scotland today.Daily Record · 8 Nov, 14:57
• Scotland's First Minister leads Remembrance Sunday tributes in EdinburghTHE centre of Edinburgh fell silent for two minutes as Scotland paused to remember those who have died in conflict on Remembrance Sunday ...The National · 8 Nov, 14:07
• King Charles leads UK's two-minute silence at Remembrance Sunday serviceIn Scotland, First Minister John Swinney led tributes at a service outside Edinburgh City Chambers.Daily Record · 8 Nov, 11:36
• Scotland to observe two-minute silence on Remembrance SundayPolitical leaders will join communities across the nation in remembering those who died world wars and other conflicts.BBC Scotland · 8 Nov, 10:42

In this story: John Swinney · Douglas Alexander · Robert Aldridge · Louise Marshall · Scotland · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Royal British Legion

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