Scotland observes Remembrance Sunday with Edinburgh silence

Scotland held Remembrance Sunday commemorations on November 8, with a two-minute silence in central Edinburgh from 11am and wreaths laid at the Stone of Remembrance outside the City Chambers.

First Minister John Swinney joined veterans, military personnel and civic leaders at the annual service. A parade led by the RAF Central Scotland Pipes and Drums set out from Edinburgh Castle and proceeded along the Royal Mile before the ceremony. Accounts of the event said the silence was observed as people remembered those who died in conflict.

Wreaths were laid by Swinney, Edinburgh Lord Provost Robert Aldridge, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander and representatives of the Armed Forces. The Rev Dr Scott M Rennie led a short service of remembrance, according to an account of the Edinburgh proceedings. Douglas Alexander also read Psalm 120 before attending a reception at Edinburgh City Chambers.

Before the ceremony, Swinney said he would remember those who died in conflict and honour their sacrifice. He also paid tribute to D-Day veteran Charlie Horne, who died aged 100 about a week before Remembrance Sunday. Swinney said he met Horne at Normandy commemorations in 2024. Horne had served...