Scotland marks Remembrance Sunday with Edinburgh ceremony
Conflict · First reported 8 Nov, 12:57 · Updated 13:10
A two-minute silence and wreath-laying ceremony took place outside Edinburgh city chambers. First Minister John Swinney led tributes, while attendees included veterans and representatives of the Armed Forces.
- A two-minute silence was observed at 11am at the annual service outside Edinburgh city chambers.
- First Minister John Swinney led tributes; a parade marched down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile before wreaths were laid at the Stone of Remembrance.
- The ceremony paid tribute to D-Day veteran Charlie Horne, who died aged 100 about a week earlier, and included Second World War veteran George McLeod, also aged 100.
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- Silence
- Two minutes from 11am at the Edinburgh service.
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- Outside Edinburgh city chambers.
- Parade route
- From Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile.
- Veterans named
- Charlie Horne and George McLeod, both reported as aged 100.
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- An earlier Lux story reported that King Charles was due to lead the National Service of Remembrance at London’s Cenotaph, with a two-minute silence and wreath-laying. [8829bc71-7f99-4ad9-9767-9d625900e546]
- A separate earlier Lux story reported allegations about Lisa Nandy’s Remembrance Sunday statement and an EU-related proposal. [e192fbfa-32ce-4e21-9121-2ddd48c0325e]
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