WATCH: Perth war hero receives France’s highest military honour, the Legion d’honneur
A Perth war hero whose bravery helped clear the way for the Dunkirk evacuation has been given France's highest military honour.
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History comes alive at Prisoner of War camp
A collection of "internationally significant" cartoons drawn by a mystery inmate went on display at a former Prisoner of War camp this weekend, as part of a living history extravaganza.
Perthshire POW camp gets ready for weekend extravaganza
History is being brought to life at Scotland's last surviving Prisoner of War camp.
Kinross war hero receives Legion d’honneur
A Kinross war hero who stormed the beaches at Normandy has received France's highest military honour for his role in the country's liberation.
Railway withdraws invite to ‘German soldiers’ for re-enactment weekend
A railway which puts on a World War Two re-enactment weekend has withdrawn its invitation to people who dress as German soldiers following negative publicity.
Going, going, gone – decorated Royal Navy captain’s mementoes go under the hammer in Montrose
A Scots war hero’s medals went under the hammer in Montrose on Saturday.
War veteran, 101, takes to the skies over Kinross-shire
A 101-year-old war hero proved age is no obstacle when she took to the skies above Kinross-shire.
Nazi flag from submarine captured in Dundee sold for £500
A Nazi flag taken from a German U-boat that surrendered in Dundee has been sold at auction.
Plan to honour Fife town’s World War Two frigates
They were an integral part of Britain’s security during World War Two, safeguarding crucial supplies of food and ammunition that kept the country’s war effort going.
Duty Nobly Done — Angus farm field memorial unveiled to honour tragic wartime flyers
Beneath a cloudless sky in the first snap of winter’s frost, an Angus farm field was the weekend setting for a poignant personal tribute to two young airmen of the Second World War.