Fund reopens for projects helping veterans and their families
A fund that aims to hep improve the lives of ex-servicemen and women and their families is open for business again.
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Ex-Ulster Unionist MP appointed Veterans’ Commissioner for Northern Ireland
A former Ulster Unionist MP has been appointed as the first Veterans’ Commissioner for Northern Ireland.
Aberdeen man creates stunning sand art to mark VJ Day anniversary
An Aberdeen man created a stunning artwork on the city's beach to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2.
SPONSORED: Veterans on frontline tackling coronavirus
Veterans are providing vital skills across a range of projects to help the country tackle the current coronavirus outbreak. From helping to build Nightingale Hospitals to delivering essential supplies to those who are shielding, they have helped thousands of people across the country.
North-east’s veterans needing support ‘now more than ever’ says charity
Veterans need our support “now more than ever”, a charity has said as it ramps up efforts to support vulnerable people across the north of Scotland.
Coronavirus: North-east veterans urged to join ‘virtual hangouts’
North-east veterans are being urged to join in an online “virtual hangout”.
Aberdeen Art Gallery hosts special Remembrance Day service
The newly-reopened Aberdeen Art Gallery has played host to a special Remembrance Day service.
Special remembrance service held at Aberdeen Art Gallery
The newly re-opened Aberdeen Art Gallery hosted a special Remembrance Day service today.
North-east falls silent on Remembrance Sunday
Thousands of people turned out to pay their respects and remember those who gave their lives in service of their country in the north-east.
Free buses for Aberdeen veterans, cadets and armed forces on Remembrance Sunday
First Bus has announced it will provide free travel to all armed forces personnel, veterans and cadets for Remembrance Sunday.
North-east groups urged to apply for funding to help veterans
North-east groups that work with veterans have been urged to apply to a fund that benefits former services personnel.
New service aims to support Aberdeen’s veterans
A new scheme to help veterans in Aberdeen is to be launched.
Facebook offers digital skills training to armed forces veterans
Facebook is to provide digital skills training to more than 300 armed forces veterans when the social network holds a community event in London on Wednesday.
North-east veterans’ service in plea for more funding
The boss of a “lifeline” support service for north-east veterans is pleading for continued funding.
Free lunch to help tackle isolation in north-east’s blind veterans
North-east veterans who suffer from sight loss can now seek support from a regular lunch group.
Blind Second World War veterans find love aged 97
Two blind veterans have found love again in their 90s and celebrated with a blessing where they vowed to live out their days together.
Poppy Scotland seeks north-east veterans for memories initiative
A leading veterans’ charity is on the hunt for ex-forces personnel from across the north-east to share their stories for a new project.
Aberdeen veterans supported in war on isolation
A new support service for veterans is being set up in Aberdeen to help tackle the problem of loneliness.
Television body launches scheme to get veterans behind the camera
Former servicemen are to be retrained for roles in television through a new scheme launched by an industry-led body.
Aberdeen City Council praised for helping veterans
Aberdeen City Council's efforts to help those in the armed forces and veterans have been commended in the UK Parliament.
North-east MSP pays tribute to veterans in parliament
A north-east MSP has paid tribute to those who have served in the armed forces.
Melinda Messenger urges support for veterans on Long Walk Home
Melinda Messenger has urged people to support veterans talking part in a walk to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Cash crisis already looming for North-east veterans’ support base
A North-east support centre for veterans could be nearing collapse, less than a year after it opened.
War veterans asked to share memories for new Aberdeen Art Gallery display
North-east war veterans and survivors are being urged to share their stories and photographs for an upcoming exhibition.
Watch: Powerful videos of veterans will make you ‘rethink remembrance’
The Royal British Legion will today unveil an interactive video installation featuring stories from a younger generation of veterans to urge the nation to rethink remembrance.