PICTURES: People in Inverness area pay tribute to the fallen in poignant acts of Remembrance
Thousands across the Inverness area paid sombre tribute on Remembrance Sunday to those who have died in conflict.
In Inverness, veterans and young people were among those taking part in the city's main parade – one of the largest for decades – and service at the city’s Cavell Gardens war memorial.
The two-minute silence was observed and about 50 wreaths were laid.
Bart Lucas, chairman of the Inverness branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS), estimated about 350 people paraded from Huntly Street to the war memorial where up to 300 members of the public were gathered.
Former service personnel, cadets, school pupils, politicians and civic dignitaries were among those taking part.
"It was one of the biggest parades I have been involved in – and I have been doing it since 1978," said Mr Lucas who felt that people who had been unable to gather during the covid pandemic had turned out.
"Inverness branch RBLS is very appreciative of the support given to this parade by the various organisations and the large attendance of the audience at Cavell Gardens."
The parade was commanded by Major Malcolm Daziel-Job, officer commanding C company, 7 SCOTS, and led by the Inverness Legion Pipe Band
About 100 veterans were joined by politicians, members of RNB Clyde and the Fijian Choir from 3SCOTS at Fort George.
They were followed by a parade led by the Queen's Own Highlanders Association Pipes and Drums and including representatives from the RNLI, three cadet units, various Scout and Guide units, Boy and Girls Brigade members and civic dignatories.
The service was led by padre Canon Dr John Cuthbert and Rev Penelope Smirthwaite with the Salvation Army Band also in attendance.
The wreath-laying ceremony was led by the Lord Lieutenant of Inverness-shire James Wotherspoon and the Provost Glynis Campbell-Sinclair, followed by about 50 wreaths laid by representatives from various organisations and groups.
One elderly veteran received medical attention after being taken ill and was taken by ambulance to Raigmore Hospital.
Other Highland communities also paid their respects at services and wreath-laying ceremonies.
In Nairn, the 100th anniversary of the construction of the war memorial in Cawdor Road was marked.
A service attended by Lord Lieutenant George Asher at St Ninian's Church was followed by the parade to the memorial which incorporates the names of 428 service personnel.
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A large contingent of A Coy 4 Scots The Highlanders attended the parade which also saw the return of Nairn Pipe Band.
Afterwards, members of 4 Scots joined RBLS members at the Seaforth Club where a portrait of King Charles III was unveiled and one of the bars was officially named The Grenadiers Lounge.
It was also a special occasion for Nairn RBLS which maintains the memorial which has been recognised by RBL Scotland as the best kept memorial in the country.
Veteran (91) to be presented with BEM
There were also ceremonies at the Lovat Scouts Monument in Beauly Square, Kirkhill Church, Kiltarlity Monument and Beauly Toll Monument.
