Ceremony honours Guardbridge’s Victoria Cross war hero who carried out incredible act of bravery
Tributes were paid to a Fife war hero more than a century after his outstanding act of bravery.
First World War
Prince Charles and Nicola Sturgeon attend Iolaire centenary commemorations
The Prince of Wales and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have joined commemorations to mark 100 years since the HMY Iolaire disaster.
Descendants speak of impact Iolaire disaster had on community
Descendants of men who died on board a ship which capsized as they were coming home after the First World War have spoken of the lasting impact it has had on their communities.
Memorial for Scottish First World War poets unveiled
A permanent memorial to Scottish First World War poets has been unveiled.
Student president stands down after call to paint over war memorial
A university students’ union president who sparked outrage when she called for a mural in memory of First World War soldiers to be painted over has stood down from her role.
READERS’ LETTERS: All of war’s victims should be remembered
Sir, – Recently we honoured Scots troops, in particular those who fell during World War One.
How this stack of coins saved a First World War soldier’s life
A stack of coins was found to be an unlikely lifesaver when a Reddit user revealed that his great-grandfather narrowly avoided being shot during the First World War thanks to the change in his pocket.
Wartime poetry event to raise funds for stricken cathedral
A tribute to those who laid down their lives 100 years ago will raise funds for closure-threatened Brechin Cathedral.
CCTV released after First World War tribute defaced with paint
Police investigating graffiti sprayed near a newly-unveiled war memorial have issued CCTV images of two people at the scene.
Perth couple’s appeal to find family of war letters recipient
A Perth couple are hoping to find the rightful owner of letters and postcards from the First World War, discovered in a car boot sale haul.