The 75th anniversary of VJ Day was commemorated in Kirkwall at the War Memorial on Saturday 15th of August. The short service was held with adherence to the public health restrictions of […]
“We Will Not Forget Them” #VJ75
VJ Day 75th Anniversary Online Commemoration
The commemoration will consist of a service,2 minute silence and concert streamed to Legion Scotland’s social media channels from 10.35. The online concert will start from 12.00 until 13:00.
A Questionable Victory
“Today, on what is known as VJ day – Victory in Japan – I don’t intend to go over the rights and wrongs of it all again – or even the use of the word ‘victory’ in this context.”
VJ Day 75th Anniversary Online Commemoration
The 75th commemoration for VJ Day – Victory in Japan – will take place in Scotland online on Saturday 15th of August.
Remembering Piper Alpha
It remains the world’s worst offshore oil disaster in lives lost.
‘Paragraph Eleven Confirm’ #OnThisDay
On 21st of June 1919 the German High Seas Fleet was scuttled in Scapa Flow, Orkney
Creating Covid-19 Memorial Gardens
“Each memorial will be a special place where people can come to remember and reflect, and to give thanks to the wonderful way that the NHS, key workers and whole communities pulled together during this crisis.”
Shelter for SiMBA
Tuesday saw the installation of a shelter built by Orkney Mens Shed for the charity SiMBA at their gardens in Kirkwall.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
“The wars that gave birth to Remembrance Day were fought a long time ago. They were fought decades and generations ago. “
Reflecting on War Through Music #iPlay4Peace
“It was fantastic to see the education pack in use and how well the pupils responded to it”
