GLASGOW has honoured those who died at war as Nicola Sturgeon and COP26 president Alec Sharma observed a two-minute silence.
Across the city, people stopped in their tracks to observe Armistice Day at 11am today.
Nicola Sturgeon and Alec Sharma paid tribute with a two-minute silence at the UK Pavilion at the Scottish Event Campus, where the climate talks are being held.
The first minister and the COP26 president both wore commemorative poppies as they fell silent to honor the dead.
Meanwhile, at George Square, veterans and members of the public paid their respects.
Glasgow marks Armistice Day as people remember those who have died in conflict.@MearnsColin captured the touching tribute. pic.twitter.com/2hH0M4rf3N
— Glasgow Times (@Glasgow_Times) November 11, 2021
Central Station also observed a two-minute silence to honour the fallen soldiers.
Today is Armistice Day. At 11am Glasgow Central fell silent for two minutes to honour our Armed Forces community, past and present.#ArmisticeDay pic.twitter.com/Fuhjl0IJln
— Glasgow Central (@NetworkRailGLC) November 11, 2021
Emergency Forces, including the SFRS and the police force, also marked Armistice Day.
Our officers and staff have been invited to observe a two minute silence at 11am today if circumstances permit them to do so.https://t.co/ninT3peU4g
— Police Scotland (@PoliceScotland) November 11, 2021
City of Glasgow Personnel honoring Remembrance Day. pic.twitter.com/nXgbLYyopG
— SFRS City of Glasgow (@scotfire_glasgo) November 11, 2021
This memorial day has been observed annually since November 11, 1918, when Germany and the Allies agreed to stop fighting on land, sea and air and therefore ending World War I.
Colin Mearns pictures (below)
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