Garden of Remembrance unveiled in George Square
The annual Garden of Remembrance has once again been opened in Glasgow’s George Square.
It was unveiled earlier this week with a poignant wreath-laying ceremony, which included a speech from Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, representatives from current and ex-Armed Forces members, and music from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
The Remembrance Garden is re-opened just before the start of November every year to help mark Remembrance Sunday, which honours those who have lost their lives at war.
Legion Scotland are working in partnership with PoppyScotland, with the memorial’s opening also marking the beginning of this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Dr Claire Armstrong, CEO of Legion Scotland who has relatives in the Armed Forces, said: “You can’t overstate how important it is to remember.
“We often think about the First and Second World Wars, but I think everyone is all too aware that war is going on around us.
“War is still amongst us. Peace and resolution are incredibly important and that’s why gathering here today is important.”
The ceremony also saw a short dedication of Remembrance service led by Reverend Dr Karen Campbell, and an appeal from Poppyscotland director Austin Hardie for Glaswegians to show both remembrance and donations for a community that “has given us so much”.
Poppies are being sold in front of the garden, with the Appeal lasting until Remembrance Sunday (November 12th) and the garden closing in the days following.
