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Remembrance Day marked at services across Scotland

Remembrance Day services were held across Scotland, with the main event at the Stone of Remembrance in Edinburgh. First Minister Humza Yousaf laid a wreath and participated in a two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT.

12 November 2023 · 21:47 UTC

In London, King Charles led the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. The Edinburgh service was notably attended by a Ukrainian family who fled the war in their country; they laid a wreath in memory of those lost in the ongoing conflict, including the family's father, who was killed.

The service in Edinburgh included a procession of military personnel and was attended by various dignitaries, emphasizing the significance of remembering those who sacrificed in military conflicts. Legion Scotland emphasized the importance of acknowledging and thanking those who served and sacrificed for current freedoms.

The remembrance events honored contributions of military and civilian servicemen and women in both World Wars and other conflicts. Additionally, pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Armistice Day in Scotland resulted in seven arrests, with peaceful marches taking place in several cities.