Police Scotland commemorate Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 2025

Today on Armistice Day, and all throughout this year’s period of remembrance, Police Scotland has come together to remember with gratitude those who have served, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service.

From local parades and memorial services to quiet moments of reflection, officers and staff from across the country have joined with our communities in paying tribute.

Where duty allowed, colleagues commemorated Armistice Day 2025 by observing silences at police stations and community events. As part of efforts nationwide, a memorial service at Scottish Police College Tulliallan was held, bringing probationary constables together with the Chief Officer Team in remembrance.

On Remembrance Sunday, Chief Constable Jo Farrell represented Police Scotland at the National Remembrance Sunday Service in Edinburgh, laying a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance on behalf of the service.

Leading up to Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, Police Scotland’s Veterans’ Champion Network held a veterans’ day event on Friday, 7 November, providing a platform to celebrate the armed forces community within Police Scotland. With approximately 700 officers and staff in active service, and many more having served in the past, policing in Scotland has a long-established relationship with the armed forces.

As part of proceedings, Colonel Iain Davidson presented Police Scotland once again with the Defence Relationship Management's (MOD) Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award. First awarded in 2019 and valid for five years, the ERS Gold Award is awarded by the Ministry of Defence and is the highest recognition available for employers who support the armed forces community and uphold the Armed Forces Covenant. 

Police Scotland officers and staff have once again this year supported the Poppy Appeal, raising over £9,000 for Poppy Scotland. Donations help fund essential support services for the armed forces community, such as financial and housing assistance, employment and mobility support, and mental health support. Over the past eight years, fundraising efforts from our colleagues have raised almost £75,000 for the Poppy Appeal.

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: “Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day are important opportunities to pause and reflect. We remember those who have served and continue to serve in the armed forces, and we remember those who have given their lives to protect our country.

“It is both a privilege and an honour to once again attend the national remembrance service on behalf of Police Scotland and to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service.”

“Police Scotland has a long and proud history with the armed forces, and we deeply value the opportunity to remember and commemorate the immense contribution of our veterans.”