Following the annual service of remembrance at the Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling, residents lined the streets for the traditional procession to the War Memorial on Corn Exchange Road. The procession was led by the Stirling and District Schools’ Pipe Band and serving personnel from HMS Stirling Castle.
Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of Stirling’s communities, with a message stating: ‘On behalf of the City of Stirling, we acknowledge those who gave their lives for our freedom. We will remember.’ Wreaths were also laid by Stirling Council Chief Executive Brian Roberts, council group leaders, Stirling’s MP and MSP, Colonel Alastair Campbell (Vice Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk), representatives from the armed forces, public agencies, and local civic organisations.
“"Stirling’s Remembrance Sunday commemoration was deeply moving as we came together to remember all those in our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. It was an honour to represent the people of Stirling at such an important and poignant event. I was also delighted to attend the unveiling of the new war memorial in Blair Drummond, commemorating those from the Blairdrummond community who lost their lives during WW1 and WW2 and creating a permanent place of remembrance for future generations. It was heartening to see so many people from our communities turning out to pay their respects to the fallen. Their courage, dedication and sacrifice must never be forgotten. Stirling will always remember."
Remembrance events also took place across other communities in Stirling. A new war memorial was dedicated at Blair Drummond Cemetery by the Church of Scotland, honouring those from the community who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2.
