Inverness to Honor Fallen Heroes on Remembrance Sunday
Communities throughout the Inverness area will come together this weekend to solemnly honor those who have died in conflicts. The city's main Remembrance Sunday parade and service will be held at the Cavell Gardens war memorial, with hundreds expected to attend.
Remembrance Events Across the Region
In addition to the city event, people in towns and villages across the area will gather at local war memorials to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
- Veterans affected by sight loss will meet at the Inverness War Memorial
- Communities in Inverness will observe moments of silence in poignant ceremonies
- A story highlights a poppy badge made from a shell recovered from a World War I battlefield
Details of Inverness Remembrance Sunday Parade
The parade in Inverness will begin on Huntly Street at 2:20pm. Participants will include members of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS), veterans, cadet groups, young people, politicians, and civic leaders. For the first time, motorcyclists from the Highland Riders’ Branch of the RBLS will join the procession.
The parade will cross the River Ness and conclude at the war memorial, where a Remembrance service will start at 3pm. The service will feature a two-minute silence, wreath-laying, and readings by students from Charleston Academy.
The service of Remembrance will begin at 3pm at the war memorial, including a two-minute silence, wreath-laying, and readings by Charleston Academy pupils.
Author’s summary: Inverness unites communities to honor fallen heroes with heartfelt Remembrance Sunday events, blending tradition with contributions from new participants like the Highland Riders’ motorcyclists.