War dead remembered as Scotland observes two-minute silence

Published on Tuesday 11 November 2008 13:28

SCOTLAND remembered the war dead today during a two-minute silence to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

The silence was observed at Armistice Day services across the country at 11am.

In Edinburgh around 500 members of public joined veterans at a garden of remembrance to mark the signing of the armistice in 1918.

The tribute in Princes Street Gardens was created to allow residents to pay their respects.

Neil Griffiths, of the Royal British Legion Scotland, said: "Both young and old turned out for what was a moving and a fitting tribute to those Scots who gave their lives."

Central Station in Glasgow held its annual tribute with a half-hour service attended by hundreds of people.

The busy station came to a halt at 11am as former soldiers and rail representatives remembered those who died for their country.

The station, which has a monument to the war dead, has been the location of remembrance services through the years as it is where many soldiers said goodbye to loved ones before going off to war.

Representatives from the British Legion, Salvation Army and station operators Network Rail attended.

A Network Rail spokesman said: "The ceremony began with veterans marching into the station led by a piper.

"Wreaths were laid and at during the silence all action seemed to come to a halt."

A similar service was held at Edinburgh's Waverley station.

In Dundee veterans and council representatives were joined by several hundred members of the public at a service at the City Square.

Many local shops also observed the two-minute silence.

A parade was held in Aberdeen on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the armistice.

Grampian Police Pipe Band led armed service representatives through the city centre to the Cowdray Hall war memorial.