‘Humble’ Second World War veterans receive Legion d’Honneur
Three Second World War veterans have received France’s highest civilian award, the Legion d’Honneur.
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Veteran meets son of soldier he plotted Nazi camp escape with
A Second World War veteran who appealed to be reunited with his fellow prisoners of war has met the son of one of his former comrades.
Ex-POW recalls escape bid on Nazi death march
Soldiers Jimmy Johnstone and Bert Petrie joined two other prisoners of war in an attempt to escape from their Nazi captors.
Paul Lawrie urges public to get behind remembrance events on Aberdeen Poppy Day
Open champion Paul Lawrie has urged people across the north-east to wear the poppy with pride and pay their respects to those who have perished in conflict.
War hero Sandy, 97, has become inspiration to Dutch youngsters since remarkable parachute leap
A war hero who recently parachuted into Arnhem - 75 years after being captured there - has now received further recognition for his accomplishments.
750,000 poppies to be dropped over White Cliffs of Dover for Remembrance Day
Three-quarters of a million poppies are to be dropped over the White Cliffs of Dover in an emotional tribute to the fallen for Remembrance Day.
Gary Lineker reveals emotional impact of learning grandfather’s role in war
Gary Lineker has told of the emotional, and at times upsetting, journey he went on while exploring his late grandfather’s part in the Second World War.
Susan Brown: November is a month for letting the past and the future change the ‘now’ for the better.
November is a month, perhaps even more than December is, for looking back and for looking forward.
Investigation launched after explosives found in Moray recycling centre by vigilant staff
An investigation has been launched after vigilant staff at a Moray recycling centre averted potential disaster after spotting two boxes packed with explosives.
How GCHQ helped shape history: From world wars to the Cuban Missile Crisis
Tony Comer – who has worked for GCHQ for 36 years and has spent the last 10 as its historian – picks high-profile moments from its history.
Latest firing from The Apprentice as losing team confused by Second World War
Riyonn Farsad has been fired from The Apprentice after his losing team failed to understand the dates of the Second World War.
Tartan Pimpernel Donald Caskie is honoured with new memorial in France
A Church of Scotland minister, who helped prisoners of war escape a fort through a sewer system, has been honoured in France.
Extended pub opening hours proposed for VE Day anniversary bank holiday
Bank holiday pub-goers will be able to enjoy a few extra hours until last orders under plans announced by the Home Secretary to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Commemoration for 835 lives lost in HMS Royal Oak torpedo attack
Family and friends turned out to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the sinking HMS Royal Oak yesterday.
Commonwealth war graves knocked over and daubed with swastikas
Dozens of Commonwealth graves have been daubed with swastikas and other symbols at a cemetery dedicated to those fought in the first and second world wars.
Recalling the night when the Northern Lights shone as 835 men perished in Royal Oak disaster
As midnight approached on October 14, 1939, there was no reason for the crew of the Royal Oak to believe they were in any peril.
VIDEO: Aberdeen veteran, 97, given hero’s welcome as he arrives home after daring parachute stunt
A 97-year-old veteran who parachuted over the Dutch city he was captured in 75 years ago was given a hero’s welcome as he arrived home in Aberdeen.
Archie MacEachern’s memoirs cast a beam on the private world of Scottish lighthouse keepers
There was never any danger of Archie MacEachern feeling indifferent about lighthouses - he was born in one and spent the rest of his life helping those in peril on the sea.
In Pictures: Battle of Britain atmosphere recreated at Duxford Air Show
Aircraft enthusiasts have stepped back in time to recreate a famous Second World War encounter at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show.
War veteran, 97, meets Charles after parachute jump to mark Arnhem operation
A 97-year-old Second World War veteran who parachuted out over the Dutch city he was captured in 75 years ago has been congratulated by the Prince of Wales.
Charles to watch parachutists in Netherlands mark Second World War operation
The Prince of Wales will watch European and American parachutists jump into the skies above the Netherlands on Saturday as part of commemorations for the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden.
Ashes of Arnhem veterans laid alongside comrades in Dutch cemetery
The ashes of two veterans of the Battle of Arnhem have been laid to rest alongside their fallen comrades buried in the Dutch city.
Battle of Arnhem veterans return to Netherlands for 75th anniversary commemorations
British Second World War veterans have returned to former battlegrounds in the Netherlands to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Market Garden.
War veteran prepares to parachute again 75 years on from Battle of Arnhem
A 97-year-old Scottish Second World War veteran hopes to parachute again over the Dutch city he was dropped on to and captured in 75 years ago.
Aberdeen war hero, 97, prepares to parachute down to Arnhem – 75 years on from infamous battle
A 97-year-old war hero is preparing to parachute into Arnhem in the Netherlands this weekend - 75 years after he was captured there.
Commemorative events and exhibition planned to mark 80th anniversary of HMS Royal Oak tragedy
It was one of the biggest naval disasters in British history: the sinking of the HMS Royal Oak by a German U-boat in Orkney on October 14, 1939.
Trio admit possession of mustard gas at old RAF base
Three people have admitted possessing the chemical weapon mustard gas at a former RAF based used in the Second World War.
Charles tries his hand at bowls on trip to coastal village
The Prince of Wales has enjoyed a game of bowls and a pint of Guinness during a visit to a coastal village in Scotland.
Charles and Camilla to visit D-Day planning port in Scotland
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are to visit a Scottish port which played an important role in preparations for D-Day.
98-year-old former prisoner of war from Aberdeen searching for other soldiers who survived Nazi camps
An Aberdeen man who was imprisoned for five years by the Nazis is searching for survivors of the POW camps.
When the Second World War began, Aberdeen registrars faced ‘a situation without parallel’ in wedding surge
In the days after the confirmation that Britain was entering the battle against Hitler's forces, following the Nazi invasion of Poland on September 1, the news had a profound effect on many men in Aberdeen and the north east who were already in a romantic relationship.
As war broke out, Britain prepared for battle with the future of the world at stake
The British public switched on their radio sets on the morning of September 3, 1939, with a mixture of weary resignation and the sense that, for many of them, life would never be the same again.