Scotland's Festival of Remembrance
Usher HallLothian Road
Sat 7 Nov · 19:30
About this event
On Saturday, November 7th, 2026, the nation will gather to pause, reflect and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service. To mark this significant occasion, Royal British Legion Scotland & Poppyscotland, will host a national event (as supported by the Scottish Government) at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh. This will be a poignant evening of remembrance, which this year will focus on Afghanistan and will tell the story of service personnel who served there, through the mediums of music, film and song, culminating in The Act of Remembrance. The evening will be hosted by broadcaster Mark McKenzie from British Forces Broadcasting Service with performances from The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines Scotland, The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Royal Air Force Central Scotland Pipes and Drums, Ben Walker and Amy Hawthorn.
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