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| Scotland pays tribute to war dead | Scotland pays tribute to war dead |
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| Scotland has remembered those who have died during war as the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I was marked across the country. | Scotland has remembered those who have died during war as the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I was marked across the country. |
| At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people observed a two-minute silence. | At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people observed a two-minute silence. |
| The signing of the Armistice 90 years ago marked the end of World War I but Remembrance Day also recognises those who have died in conflicts since. | The signing of the Armistice 90 years ago marked the end of World War I but Remembrance Day also recognises those who have died in conflicts since. |
| Veterans marched in Edinburgh, the focus of national recognition. | Veterans marched in Edinburgh, the focus of national recognition. |
| They included those who fought in World War II, along those who served during more recent military campaigns such as Malaya, Korea, The Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| The silence was observed in homes and workplaces across the country, including the Scottish Parliament which suspended business. | |
| Poppy Scotland said the event had never been more popular, adding that the funds it collects are increasing year on year. | Poppy Scotland said the event had never been more popular, adding that the funds it collects are increasing year on year. |