Organised by The Royal British Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland, this exciting May event follows on from last year’s hugely successful Scotland Salutes: D-Day 80 concert held in June 2024.
Scotland Salutes: VE80, is Scotland’s National VE event, endorsed by the Scottish Government. It will take place on 6th May (two days before VE Day) at the Usher Hall and will be a musical extravaganza that will focus on telling the events that lead to victory in Europe. Bringing the stories of those who were there to life and culminating in an act of remembrance.
Music and entertainment will be provided by The Band of HM Royal Marines, Scotland, The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Royal British Legion Scotland Dunfermline and District Pipes and Drums, Amy Hawthorn, The Military Wives Choirs’ Scotland, Solo Violinist Iona McDonald, Cammy Barnes, Nicholas Ralph, Sadie Addington and Anaïs Doppel.
The event will be narrated by Alasdair Hutton OBE TD, previously the voice of the world-renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with Broadcaster Mark Mckenzie from British Forces Broadcasting Service as the evenings compere.
