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Tributes paid on Remembrance Day Tributes paid on Remembrance Day
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Territorial Army soldiers preparing to head out to Iraq were among the guests of honour at Scotland's national remembrance ceremony on Sunday.Territorial Army soldiers preparing to head out to Iraq were among the guests of honour at Scotland's national remembrance ceremony on Sunday.
More than 100 territorial soldiers joined VIPs in Edinburgh to commemorate the nation's war dead.More than 100 territorial soldiers joined VIPs in Edinburgh to commemorate the nation's war dead.
The part-time male and female troops were from 51st Highland, 7th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland.The part-time male and female troops were from 51st Highland, 7th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
They are due to start a six-month tour of duty in Basra in southern Iraq later this week.They are due to start a six-month tour of duty in Basra in southern Iraq later this week.
They paraded in front of Scotland's most senior soldier, Major General Euan Loudon, as well as other high-ranking members of the RAF and Royal Navy.They paraded in front of Scotland's most senior soldier, Major General Euan Loudon, as well as other high-ranking members of the RAF and Royal Navy.
The officers were among more than a dozen wreath layers at the Stone of Remembrance, near Edinburgh Castle, paying their respects to those who gave their lives for the country.The officers were among more than a dozen wreath layers at the Stone of Remembrance, near Edinburgh Castle, paying their respects to those who gave their lives for the country.
Remembrance ceremony Veterans were among those remembering those who died
Also present at Edinburgh's annual ceremony were Deputy First Minister Nicol Stephen; the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Lesley Hinds; and the Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Davidson of Glen Cova.Also present at Edinburgh's annual ceremony were Deputy First Minister Nicol Stephen; the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Lesley Hinds; and the Advocate General for Scotland, Lord Davidson of Glen Cova.
First Minister Jack McConnell was in London, joining senior UK politicians and the Royal Family at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.First Minister Jack McConnell was in London, joining senior UK politicians and the Royal Family at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
In Glasgow, the city's Lord Provost Liz Cameron led an official remembrance ceremony in George Square.In Glasgow, the city's Lord Provost Liz Cameron led an official remembrance ceremony in George Square.
Further north in Inverness, soldiers from the 1st Battalion the Royal Irish Regiment held a service at their base Fort George.Further north in Inverness, soldiers from the 1st Battalion the Royal Irish Regiment held a service at their base Fort George.
It was attended by some of the families of the Royal Irish soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan in September.It was attended by some of the families of the Royal Irish soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan in September.
Three members of the battalion died after fierce clashes with Taleban insurgents, and some of their injured colleagues were also present on Sunday.Three members of the battalion died after fierce clashes with Taleban insurgents, and some of their injured colleagues were also present on Sunday.
People across Scotland also stopped at 1100 BST on Saturday to remember Britain's war dead with a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.People across Scotland also stopped at 1100 BST on Saturday to remember Britain's war dead with a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.