Communities across Stirling gathered to mark Remembrance Sunday over the weekend to commemorate those who have fallen in conflicts past and present.
Following the annual service of remembrance at the Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling, people lined the streets for the traditional procession from the church to the War Memorial on Corn Exchange Road, which was led by Stirling and District Schools’ Pipe Band as well as serving personnel from HMS Stirling Castle.
As crowds watched on respectfully, Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser laid a wreath on behalf of Stirling’s communities at the Cenotaph. It read: ‘On behalf of the City of Stirling, we acknowledge those who gave their lives for our freedom. We will remember.’
Wreaths were also laid by Stirling Council Chief Executive Brian Roberts, Stirling Council Group Leaders; Stirling’s MP and MSP; Colonel Alastair Campbell, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk; representatives of the various branches of the armed forces; other public agencies; and local civic organisations.
Remembrance events also took place in communities across Stirling as residents paid their respects to those who gave their lives in service to the country. This included the dedication of a new war memorial at Blair Drummond Cemetery, by the Church of Scotland.
Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser said: “Stirling’s Remembrance Sunday commemoration was deeply moving as we came together to remember all those in our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.
“It was an honour to represent the people of Stirling at such an important and poignant event. I was also delighted to attend the unveiling of the new war memorial in Blair Drummond, commemorating those from the Blairdrummond community who lost their lives during WW1 and WW2 and creating a permanent place of remembrance for future generations.
“It was heartening to see so many people from our communities turning out to pay their respects to the fallen. Their courage, dedication and sacrifice must never be forgotten. Stirling will always remember.”
Read more: stirling.gov.uk/news/remembran…
Following the annual service of remembrance at the Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling, people lined the streets for the traditional procession from the church to the War Memorial on Corn Exchange Road, which was led by Stirling and District Schools’ Pipe Band as well as serving personnel from HMS Stirling Castle.
As crowds watched on respectfully, Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser laid a wreath on behalf of Stirling’s communities at the Cenotaph. It read: ‘On behalf of the City of Stirling, we acknowledge those who gave their lives for our freedom. We will remember.’
Wreaths were also laid by Stirling Council Chief Executive Brian Roberts, Stirling Council Group Leaders; Stirling’s MP and MSP; Colonel Alastair Campbell, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk; representatives of the various branches of the armed forces; other public agencies; and local civic organisations.
Remembrance events also took place in communities across Stirling as residents paid their respects to those who gave their lives in service to the country. This included the dedication of a new war memorial at Blair Drummond Cemetery, by the Church of Scotland.
Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser said: “Stirling’s Remembrance Sunday commemoration was deeply moving as we came together to remember all those in our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.
“It was an honour to represent the people of Stirling at such an important and poignant event. I was also delighted to attend the unveiling of the new war memorial in Blair Drummond, commemorating those from the Blairdrummond community who lost their lives during WW1 and WW2 and creating a permanent place of remembrance for future generations.
“It was heartening to see so many people from our communities turning out to pay their respects to the fallen. Their courage, dedication and sacrifice must never be forgotten. Stirling will always remember.”
Read more: stirling.gov.uk/news/remembran…
