Fields of Remembrance around the UK
10 November 2011
This year there are five Fields of
Remembrance around the UK paying tribute to all those who have
served in our Armed Forces and who are no longer with
us.
Thousands of crosses have been carefully planted at sites in Cardiff, Belfast, Wootton Bassett, Westminster, and for the first time, Edinburgh with personal messages from members of the public.
All Fields of Remembrance are open to visitors during daylight hours (see below).
Edinburgh - Scotland's first Field of Remembrance
Thousands of crosses displaying messages of Remembrance and support have been planted in Princes Street Gardens at Scotland's first ever Field of Remembrance, marking the 90th anniversary of the Scottish Poppy Appeal. The Field of Remembrance contains 11,000 Remembrance crosses from PoppyScotland supporters.
Colin Flinn, Head of Fundraising at PoppyScotland, said: "We wanted to mark our 90th year by introducing an initiative that the public could share in and, by creating the very first Field of Remembrance in Scotland, we are able to pay tribute to all those who have bravely served in our Armed Forces and those who are sadly no longer with us. Information about visiting.
Cardiff
The Welsh Field of Remembrance pays tribute to all those brave Service men and women who have served in our Armed Services since World War I. Information about visiting.
Belfast
The Belfast Field of Remembrance is situated on the Donegal Square West side of Belfast City Hall, adjacent to the Cenotaph. Information about visiting.
Royal Wootton Bassett
The Field at Royal Wootton Bassett has over 35,000 crosses to remember those killed in the Afghanistan conflict. This year there is also a special 11-11-11-11 poppy display. Information about visiting.
Westminster
The Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey pays tribute to all the brave Service men and women who have served in our Armed Forces since World War I. Information about visiting.
