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Veteran, 98, pays tribute to fallen soldiers who died during D-day

A Scottish war veteran who played a vital role during the D-day landings has paid tribute to those who gave their lives ahead of the battle’s 80th anniversary. Albert Lamond, 98, is cared for by Erskine Veterans Charity at the Veteran’s Village, ...

11 Nov 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

RAF captain receives award for wartime service more than 75 years late

A 103-year-old RAF captain has been awarded a medal for giving “so much in the service” of the country during the Second World War. John Cruickshank was given the Air Efficiency Award – which recognised volunteers who served in the RAF’s ...

20 Mar 2024 at 18:33

Life

D-Day: How to find out what your ancestors did in the Second World War

As the 80th anniversary of D-Day approaches, there aren’t many people old enough to remember the day that marked the turning point of the Second World War, when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of ...

13 May 2024 at 09:00

Features

When the Nazi’s looked to Leitrim: The forgotten WWII invasion plan

The Leitrim-Donegal border played an unexpected role in Nazi Germany’s secret plans during World War Two. Éamon Ó Caoineachán, locally known as Eddie Keenaghan, is an Irish poet, writer, and historian living in Texas and originally ...

27 Feb 2025 at 13:33

Veterans and families to attend VEDay 80th anniversary commemorations

Second World War veterans will be among those attending a special concert for Scotland’s national commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Scotland’s Salute: VE80 concert takes place on Tuesday evening at Edinburgh’s Usher ...

06 May 2025 at 10:39

Scotland

Births, deaths and marriages of famous Scots published in national records

The births, deaths and marriage entries for a number of famous Scots have been published online by the National Records of Scotland (NRS). Included in the new 245,000 entries release is the late Robert “Rikki” Fulton, best known ...

14 Jan 2025 at 11:16

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