ARMISTICE DAY has been marked at events across Scotland.
In Edinburgh, a cannon was fired at the castle to signal the start of the two-minute silence and commemorations took place at the Princes Street Garden of Remembrance and at Waverley Station.
Veterans’ charity Erskine marked Armistice Day with a service at its Glasgow, Edinburgh and Bishopton care homes.
At the Bishopton home in Renfrewshire, veterans, staff and visitors gathered around the Memorial Stone to pay tribute.
Lieutenant Colonel Steve Conway, Erskine’s CEO, read Laurence Binyon’s lines from For The Fallen before bugler Jennifer Rollo marked the start and close of the two-minute silence.
VIDEO: George Square, Glasgow
Lt Col Conway said: “Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday are two very significant dates for our veterans, as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts from the First World War to the present day.
“Some of our residents saw active service in the Second World War and others, as well as some staff members, served in subsequent conflicts which may have been more limited geographically but which still had a devastating effect on individuals and families.
“At this time of year we remember all those who gave their lives so that we might live in freedom, and we honour their memory by caring for those that did return.”
In Glasgow, a service was held at the cenotaph in George Square.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not attend an event but marked the two-minute silence in private and will take part in a Remembrance Sunday service.
Ms Sturgeon has also backed a campaign paying tribute to Armed Forces personnel.
The Forces TV #IRemember campaign urges viewers, readers and listeners from within the forces community and beyond to share their tributes to individuals, regiments, units, squadrons and ships.
In a video clip made as part of the campaign, Ms Sturgeon paid tribute to the fallen, to Armed Forces veterans and to those who serve in the military today.
She said: “I remember all the servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts during the last century and more recently.
“Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity for all of Scotland to join with others right across the world to honour the memory of those who lost their lives while also paying tribute to our veterans and those who continue to serve today.
“We must learn from the inherited memories of those who have served to ensure that we never forget the sacrifices that have been made in defence of our country.”
Forces TV and BFBS Radio’s #IRemember campaign will continue until Remembrance Sunday on November 13.
Those wanting to take part can post brief tributes to relatives or loved ones who have served the country, using the #IRemember hashtag on social media.
As well as Ms Sturgeon, other famous names to have made #IRemember videos include General the Lord Dannatt, Olympic champion rower and Major Heather Stanning, writer and former SAS soldier Andy McNab and actor Ray Winstone.
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