Posted on 07/09/2018 11:04:28 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa
Of the 700,000 Scots who enlisted to fight in the First World War, more than 100,000 were never to return home.
Now a Concert of Remembrance will be held in the Capital to mark the centenary of the end of the devastating war that claimed so many Scottish sons.
Bands of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, Her Majestys Royal Marines Scotland and Royal Air Force Central Scotland Pipes and Drums will feature in a stirring night of music reflecting on the four years and three months of conflict that took such a toll.
Lord Provost Frank Ross was joined by members of the military bands yesterday, as well as CEO of Legion Scotland Kevin Gray MM, to launch the event that will take place at the Councils Assembly Rooms on Friday, November 9.
(Excerpt) Read more at edinburghnews.scotsman.com ...
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Wow. This is so good. Its way past time to honor these men.
Thanks.
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Well done, Scotland, in recognizing a generation that can no longer speak for itself.
They should get rid of islamists while they still can.
Thanks for the ping, ConorMac!
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