Armed forces on red alert to push Scottish appeal

Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland is calling on businesses, tourist destinations and landmarks across the country to 'Light Up Red' to raise awareness of the 2025 Scottish Poppy Appeal.

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From castles to council buildings, and schools to statues, the charity is urging some of Scotland’s most iconic buildings to show their support in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday on November 9.

Last year, almost 200 destinations took part from Stornoway to Selkirk, including The Kelpies, Smeaton's Bridge in Perth, Stornoway Town Hall and the University of Glasgow.

The charity hopes to surpass this total in 2025.

Any building with external lighting can take part simply by adding red gel filters to its lights, joining this striking visual display of remembrance.

Previous participants include castles, abbeys, war memorials, bridges, lighthouses, cranes and fountains.