"In Flanders’ fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses,

row on row,

That mark our place,

and in the sky

The larks, still bravely

singing, fly

Scarce heard amidst the guns below."

It was from the seeds of these powerful words, written in a lull from the horrors of the First World War trenches, that the blood red poppy of Flanders` Fields, the world-wide symbol of remembrance, was born.

The simple poppy, that still to this day grows in the countryside across the battlefields of two world wars, now lies at the very heart of The Royal British Legion Scotland,one of Scotland’s most famous and established charitable organisations caring for ex-servicemen and their families. 

The Royal British Legion Scotland is the prime ex-Service organisation and one of Scotland’s best known and most highly respected charitable organisations. 

The Royal British Legion Scotland exists to promote remembrance & comradeship and in a partnership with other ex-Service charities, to be responsible for the provision of welfare, benevolence and pension support of ex-Servicemen and women and their dependents throughout Scotland.

Social and emotional support are provided through a nationwide network of Branches and Clubs across Scotland, together with opportunities to take part in sport and piping competitions, ceremonial events such as Acts of Remembrance and ongoing work including Poppy Appeal, welfare support and Branch/Club management.

Serving men and women are most welcome to join.

"The Royal British Legion Scotland is about people of all ages and backgrounds"