Inverness Gears Up for Remembrance Sunday Tribute
Communities throughout the Inverness area will honor those who died in conflicts during Remembrance events this weekend. The city expects hundreds to attend the main Remembrance Sunday parade and service at Cavell Gardens war memorial.
Similar gatherings will take place at war memorials in towns and villages, where residents will solemnly remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Main Parade Details
The parade in Inverness, organized by the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS), will include veterans, cadet groups, youth participants, politicians, and civic leaders. It will assemble on Huntly Street at 2:20 pm.
For the first time, motorcyclists from the Highland Riders’ Branch of the RBLS will join the procession. The parade will cross the River Ness to the war memorial, where the Remembrance service will commence at 3:00 pm.
Service Program
- Two-minute silence
- Wreath laying
- Readings by pupils from Charleston Academy
Additional Community Observances
- Veterans affected by sight loss gathered at the Inverness War Memorial
- The Inverness community observes moments of silence in Remembrance ceremonies
- Personal stories explaining the significance of wearing poppy badges crafted from World War I battlefield shells
“Sunday’s parade in Inverness, involving members of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS), veterans, cadet organisations, young people, politicians, civic leaders and others, will form in Huntly Street at 2.20pm.”
“The service of Remembrance will begin at 3pm. It will include a two-minute silence, the laying of wreaths and readings by pupils of Charleston Academy.”
Summary: Inverness unites its communities in solemn Remembrance Sunday events to honor the fallen, featuring a parade, silence, wreath laying, and educational participation.