Provosts and Lord-Lieutenants in the north of Scotland are commemorating the 75th anniversary of VE Day with special online messages in lieu of live events, which have been cancelled across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Although this year’s remembrance ceremonies will be different this year, taking place primarily online and in people’s homes, the Provost of Aberdeenshire, Bill Howatson, said in a video message it is now more important than ever to recognise the nation’s gratitude to those who served in the Second World War, both in combat and on the home front.
He said: “On behalf of Aberdeenshire Council, I would ask that you join us in remembering and giving thanks to all those who gave so much to secure peace and freedom for future generations.”
Highland Council’s provost, Helen Carmichael, penned a VE Day message of support to the people of Inverness and its surroundings, extending thanks to key workers responding to the pandemic.
Moray’s Lord-Lieutenant, Major General Seymour Monro, encouraged the public to mark the special day from their homes, gardens, at work, or while exercising.
Communities including Dufftown are putting up bunting as part of the occasion.
He said: “We should remember those who gave their lives or were terribly wounded, and those who made tremendous sacrifices on the home front.
“I hope that throughout Moray everyone will join in acts of commemoration and of celebration as best they can, and look forward to the moment when we can indeed ‘all meet again’.”
