A ceremony will be held this weekend to mark the centenary of the day more than 200 men left Lerwick to serve in World War I.
Many saw action in some of the most harrowing battles on the Western Front and many did not return to Shetland when the war was over.
The part-time soldiers came from all walks of life – shop workers, clerks, fish workers, and some straight out of school.
They marched along the North Esplanade to Victoria Pier on a fine Sunday night, headed by the Royal Naval Reserve’s Bugle Band and surrounded by huge crowds.
Most of the people of Lerwick turned out to wish them well as they embarked on the SS Cambria, the first troop ship to come to Shetland.
To mark the centenary of this event, a ceremony will be held on Victoria Pier on the evening of Sunday, June 14.
It will take place at 7pm, at the time the original ship left Lerwick.
Rev Charles Greig will say a few words, followed by contributions from descendants of some of the men.
Later, people will walk up to the Knab, following in the footsteps of those who bid farewell to the ship 100 years ago and a wreath will be laid at the Cross of Sacrifice at the cemetery.
Mr Greig said: “This was an event of enormous significance to Shetland. Hundreds of men and women served their country in World War I and this was this first event on this scale where so many men left together from our islands to join the conflict.
“Everyone is invited to come along on the evening, especially those with family connections to the soldiers who left from Lerwick that night on the SS Cambria.
“It is important that we remember the courage and heroism of those who went to defend our country and secure peace in our world.”