Inverness prepares to pay tribute on Remembrance Sunday
Communities across the Inverness area will gather this weekend to honor those who lost their lives in conflict. Hundreds are expected to attend the city’s main Remembrance Sunday parade and service at the Cavell Gardens war memorial.
Across towns and villages, people will come together at local war memorials to reflect and pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
- Veterans affected by sight loss will assemble at the Inverness War Memorial.
- Communities in Inverness will observe moments of silence in solemn remembrance.
- Many wear poppy badges created from shells recovered from World War I battlefields as a symbol of memory and gratitude.
Details of the Parade
Sunday’s parade in Inverness will include members of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS), veterans, cadet organizations, young people, politicians, and civic leaders. Participants will form on Huntly Street at 2:20 p.m.
This year’s event will also feature motorcyclists from the Highland Riders’ Branch of the RBLS. The parade will proceed across the River Ness to the war memorial, where the service of Remembrance will begin at 3:00 p.m.
The ceremony will include a two-minute silence, the laying of wreaths, and readings by pupils from Charleston Academy.
Author’s Summary
Residents of Inverness will unite in a heartfelt tribute this Sunday, marking remembrance through parades, silence, and collective reflection on sacrifice and peace.