‘For the Fallen’
They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the […]
Project Juliet – Op Cairngorms 2025
What a weekend! Following on from the immense success and enjoyment of our families’ weekend in July, we took 10 female veterans for our first ‘Wild Women’s Retreat’ at Op Cairngorms between 19th September and 21st September and it was outstanding! There was something for everyone and a chance to have a go at lots […]
Army Benevolent Fund Visit – Major General (Retd) Tim Hyams CB OBE
Today we had the privilege of hosting Major General (Retd) Tim Hyams CB OBE, the Chief Executive of the Army Benevolent Fund. He came to visit along with Jenny Redman, Director of Communications and Marketing at the ABF and Lt Col (Retd) John ‘Dickie’ Donovan MBE MA FCMI, Regional Director, ABF Scotland. The team dropped-in […]
VJ Day 15th August
Join us at the Royal British Legion Scotland, Dalkeith for VJ Day Celebrations on Friday 15th August.
Family Fun Day and BBQ
On Friday 1st August LVC hosted a family fun day and BBQ at Linburn Walled Garden. The weather was fantastic and we had around 80 veterans and family members attend along with support from our partner organisations; Stand Easy, Community Veterans Support, Forces Childrens Scotland, VetsUK, Sight Scotland Veterans and David Hood gave up his […]
Op Cairngorms – Project Foxtrot – Families Trip
Project Foxtrot took place on Friday 18th July, where families travelled north for a weekend of adventure and fun, returning on Sunday 20th July. The Veterans and families learned various outdoor activities and survival techniques such as shelter construction, axe throwing, campfire cooking and archery. Thanks to Stu and his team at Operation Cairngorms CIC […]
McCrae’s Battalion Trust’s Annual Pilgrimage to Contalmaison 2025
A group of LVC’s staff, volunteers and veterans had the honour and privilege of joining McCrae’s Battalion Trust’s Annual Pilgrimage to Contalmaison from 29th June to 4th July. We would like to give a special thank you to Jack Alexander and Eddie Dalgliesh from the Trust who made us feel so welcome and included from […]
Armed Forces Day 2025
On 28 June 2025 LVC, joined by DMWS, attended Edinburgh’s Armed Forces Day in St Andrews Square. What a brilliant day and a fantastic celebration of our Armed Forces and Veterans’ Community. Well done Legion Scotland and Brian Ward for organising such a great day.
MALE VETERANS’ NAAFI BREAKS
Our male veterans’ ‘NAAFI BREAKS’ take place on the third Wednesday of each month. You can drop-in anytime from 1700hrs until 2000hrs. This is a safe space where men can meet for a chat and a brew/wet and some light refreshments. Every second month we meet at the Corner Pocket in Dalkeith to shoot the […]
ARMED FORCES DAY EDINBURGH SATURDAY 28TH JUNE 2025
10:00 am to 3:00 pm St Andrew Square EDINBURGH EH2 2AD A parade led by the Highland and Lowland Bands of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will form up at 10.00 am in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH24DR. The parade will step off at 1030 am and will proceed along George Street passing a saluting dias […]