Remembrance Sunday 13 November 2005

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Remembrance Sunday in Edinburgh 13 November 2005

Remembering past conflicts and  the 60th anniversary of the ending of world war II

The Royal British Legion on parade for Remembrance Sunday

The Royal British Legion veterans on parade on the Royal Mile

A Royal Marine Band marching onto the parade ground

The Royal Navy Guard of Honour lining up

The Guard of Honour lining the Royal Mile for the wreath laying ceremony

Standard bearers moving into position

Veterans of The Royal British Legion lining up

Civic dignitaries leaving the City Chambers for the ceremony

Civic dignitaries lining up for the ceremony

All services represented at the wreath laying ceremony

As silence descends for Remembrance Sunday

Veterans standing in silent tribute

Standing in silent tribute to the past conflicts and the war dead

The Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP with other dignitaries

Standing in silence

The Rt Hon Lesley Hinds, The Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh laying a wreath

The Rt Hon Jack McConnell, First Minister of Scotland laying the wreath

A wreath being laid by a Naval Officer

A wreath being laid by a Army Officer

The Minister of St Giles Cathedral saying a prayer

Singing a hymn before going for the remembrance service in St Giles Cathedral

Forces preparing to move off the parade ground

Moving off to St Giles Cathedral for the Remembrance day Service

The stone of remembrance at the City Chambers

Some veterans gathered in the City Chambers

 

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