2026 looks set to be a busy one for the Armed Forces and veterans communities. In November we will deliver Scotland's National Festival of Remembrance at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh.  

Here are just a few of the key dates for your calendars, with more to follow soon.

 January

Join us on Facebook live for the Field Marshal Earl Haig Dedication at the Scottish National War Memorial on 29 January at 9am. This annual service honours and commemorates the founder of the Royal British Legion Scotland. It includes the laying of wreaths on behalf of Legion Scotland, Poppyscotland, Officers Association Scotland and the Lady Haig Poppy Factory.

 

April

ANZAC and Gallipoli services take place on 25 April. The Edinburgh Dawn Service is conducted at 5am at Comely Bank Cemetery, while the Glasgow Dawn Service occurs at the same time at Western Necropolis. A Day Service follows at the Scottish National War Memorial, in Edinburgh Castle, at 11am. A select number of tickets are made available to the public from the Castle Esplanade, although this is done on a first come, first served basis.

 

May

On the 02nd of May the winning Standard Bearers from the Area Competitions will gather at Redford Barracks in Edinburgh at 12.00 to compete in the National Standard Bearing Competition, the competition will feature Adult and Youth Competitions spectators are welcome to attend and show their support to the Competitors. 

The Scottish American Memorial Service will take place at the Call Memorial in Princes St Gardens West on Monday 25th of May at 13.00.

 

June

Annual Conference will take place in Banchory. Running from 05-07 June, this will be an important event to shape the future of the organisation. 

Late June brings Armed Forces Day, with events planned across the nation. The City of Edinburgh kickstarts its proceedings with a flag raising on 22 June, at City Chambers, and we will once again be involved in the main Edinburgh event on 27 June.

 

Later in the year

Remembrance begins with the opening of our Gardens of Remembrance. The Glasgow Gardens will be held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery on Friday 23rd of October, followed by Edinburgh Gardens at the Scott Monument on Saturday 24th Oct  The Inverness Gardens will open at Cavel Gardens on Friday 30th of Oct

Scotland's National Festival of Remembrance will take place at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh at 19.30 on Saturday 07th of November 2026.