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PICTURES: Inverness marks Armistice Day with a two-minute silence





Members of the public observe the two-minute silence.
Members of the public observe the two-minute silence.

A two-minute silence has been observed in Inverness to mark Armistice Day.

People gathered outside Inverness Town House to observe Armistice Day.
People gathered outside Inverness Town House to observe Armistice Day.

A short service took place outside Inverness Town House with readings and prayers.

Padre of Inverness RBLS, Canon Dr John Cuthbert, closes the service with a blessing.
Padre of Inverness RBLS, Canon Dr John Cuthbert, closes the service with a blessing.

Highland councillors were joined by members of the Inverness branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) former service personnel, cadets, school pupils and others.

Pausing to remember.
Pausing to remember.

Members of the public also joined in the two-minute silence which is held every year at on November 11 at 11am to mark the end of World War I in 1918.

Minute silence. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Minute silence. Picture: James Mackenzie.

The occasion brought together people of all ages who wanted to pay their respects.

The Last Post is played.
The Last Post is played.

The service was led by Padre of Inverness RBLS, Canon Dr John Cuthbert.

A piper plays Flowers of the Forest.
A piper plays Flowers of the Forest.

Veteran (91) to be presented with BEM

Remembrance events to honour those who have died in conflict will be held across the city and other communities this weekend.


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