Today I attended the opening of the Gretna Rail Disaster exhibition at the @ootbdrillhall in Leith - a moving tribute to the men of the Royal Scots, many from Leith, who were killed or injured in the crash, and to the loved ones they left behind.
People with family connections to the tragedy were present, including Colin Bell, whose father, John Cardean Bell, survived the accident. The venue is particularly poignant as the remains of victims were returned to this very hall.
A fascinating short film tells the story - find the link in my bio 🔗
22 hours ago
The SVC office was represented today at the Glasgow screening of ‘The Unseen Enemy’.
This powerful film depicts the effects of gambling harms on the Armed Forces and Veteran communities. It was very moving to hear the stories of the impact gambling harms cause.
Thanks to the whole team for all the good work they are doing to reduce the associated stigma and get people talking.
4 days ago
April was packed with events - we spoke with employers at the CTP Careers Fair, heard from young people during #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild, and celebrated our community’s achievements at the Scottish Veterans Awards.
Read more in my April round-up via the link in the bio.
6 days ago
Last week, I joined commemorations marking #VEDay80 - honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and reflecting on the resilience of those who endured loss and took on the enormous task of rebuilding in the aftermath.
Read more in my blog - link in the bio.
1 week ago
