Every year, The Royal British Legion Scotland (Legion Scotland) asks us to unite in commemorating Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.
Remembrance Sunday 9 November 2025
Services of Remembrance and Wreath Laying Ceremonies will take place at War Memorials and in faith venues across Dumfries and Galloway in honour of those who lost their lives in the Two World Wars and the many conflicts since then.
Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Armed Forces Champion will lay a wreath at 11am at Annan War Memorial.
Councillor Katie Hagmann, Convener of Dumfries and Galloway Council will lay wreaths at 11am at Port William War Memorial and at 1pm at Creetown War Memorial.
Provost Tracey Little will lay a wreath on behalf of the people of Dumfries at 11am at St John’s War Memorial, Newall Terrace, Dumfries.
In addition, wreaths will also be laid over 100 War Memorials across Dumfries and Galloway by elected members of Dumfries and Galloway Council, and in some locations, on their behalf, by Community Councillors, and other organisations’ representatives.
Lord-Lieutenants, Vice and Deputy Lieutenants will also be laying wreaths at ceremonies across the region.
Armistice Day Tuesday 11 November 2025
A national two-minute silence will be held on Tuesday, 11 November at 11am to respect and remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Flag flying
Flags will be flown at all council flag flying locations across the region from Friday, 7 November 2025 to Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
Councillor Katie Hagmann, Convener, Dumfries and Galloway Council said:
"In recognition of the importance of these national commemorative events, Dumfries and Galloway Council will be laying a wreath at every one of our region’s War Memorials on Armistice Day or Remembrance Sunday. This will also be an opportunity to bring people together, united in their support for our Veterans and Armed Forces. By acknowledging and remembering those who serve and protect us, we build respect and dignity in our communities. It is also an opportunity to promote peace – for our world, our country, our region and our local communities – because ultimately, that is what we are trying to achieve."
Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE Armed Forces Champion, Dumfries and Galloway Council added:
"Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day are our opportunities to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. On this day, we remember our Armed Forces, and their families, as well as the vital role played by the emergency services and all those who have lost their lives as a result of conflict and terrorism."