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Poppy appeal returns to normal fundraising as demand for services increases

Scotland’s annual poppy appeal is hoping for a return to normal fundraising activities after a difficult two years due to Covid. Gordon Michie, head of fundraising at Poppyscotland, said that the charity is witnessing an increase in demand for the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 18:16

Pipers asked to play to remember servicemen who died in Falklands War

Pipers across the world are being asked to come together and play on their doorsteps, in their streets, or on a hillside, to remember those who were killed and wounded in the Falklands War. On April 2 1982, Argentine forces invaded the islands, ...

02 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Veterans to star as poppy charity hosts first Fringe comedy show

Veterans who learned comedy techniques to improve their wellbeing will perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month – at a charity poppy factory. Poppyscotland, which runs Scotland’s annual poppy appeal to raise vital funds for veterans,...

21 Jul 2023 at 15:06

Princess Royal reopens refurbished poppy factory

Veterans say the Princess Royal noticed a “big difference” at Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory as she officially reopened the facility following a two-year refurbishment. Anne toured the Edinburgh factory and its new exhibition space, chatted to ...

19 Jan 2023 at 21:25

Alleged assault of poppy-selling veteran during anti-war rally investigated

Police are investigating an alleged assault on a veteran selling poppies at a station during a pro-Palestinian rally. Jim Henderson, 78, told the Scottish Daily Mail he was punched as he tried to leave Waverley Station in Edinburgh ...

07 Nov 2023 at 14:46

Police end investigation into alleged assault of poppy-selling veteran

Police are no longer investigating an alleged assault on a veteran selling poppies at a station during a pro-Palestinian rally due to “insufficient evidence”. British Transport Police (BTP) said there is “no reason to believe” ...

08 Nov 2023 at 19:54

Memorial events to be held across Scotland to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Memorial events are being held across Scotland on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Normandy landings, officially named Operation Overlord, took place on June 6 1944 and marked the start of the end of the Second World War. ...

06 Jun 2024 at 02:45

Scotland

Gregor Townsend urges support for Scottish Poppy Appeal

Scotland rugby coach Gregor Townsend has urged people to show they care by wearing a poppy as he launched this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal. The former Scotland player said it is a “real privilege” to be involved in the ...

22 Oct 2024 at 10:50

We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister has said we owe a “great debt of gratitude” to all those who served in the Second World War ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Scottish Government ministers will take part in ...

04 May 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Former Scottish rugby star Chris Paterson launches 2025 poppy appeal

A Scottish rugby legend has announced the launch of the 2025 Scottish Poppy Appeal. Former Scotland player Chris Paterson visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Edinburgh for a tour of the premises. He was ...

20 Oct 2025 at 00:01

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