Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day

Police Scotland marked Armistice Day 2024 with a two-minute silence in recognition of those who served in the armed forces and died during conflict.

Where duty allowed, officers and staff paused at 11am on Monday, 11 November, to acknowledge and commemorate those who returned and those who lost their life in service of their country.

Officers also joined Remembrance parades and community events across Scotland to pay their respects.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell represented Police Scotland at a National Remembrance Service on Sunday at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.

Policing in Scotland has a long-established relationship with the armed forces and many of our people have previously served in the military.

Chief Constable Farrell said: “Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day is an important period of reflection and recognition of the contribution that veterans, serving members of the armed forces and those who lost their life in combat have made.

“It is right that the Police Scotland family joins together to pay our respects and give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.”

Below is a selection of photographs from across the country.

1. Police Scotland officers in Glasgow join Remembrance Parade at George Square.

2. Inspector Ahmad joins local policing officers at Carnoustie War Memorial

3. Police Scotland officers in Lochgilphead join Armistice Day parade with poppy wreath

4. Police Scotland Youth Volunteer holding poppy wreath in Shetland beside the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

5. Police Scotland Youth Volunteers at National Remembrance Service in Edinburgh with Chief Constable Farrell