Famous landmarks across the country are being lit up red to show support for this year's Poppy Appeal.
As part of the Light Up Red Campaign, more than 30 buildings, structures and sculptures across the country have been illuminated with red lighting.
Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfriesshire has been showing its support for the Poppy Appeal by lighting up red at night. It looks amazing! #ExtraMile pic.twitter.com/JbOwq8IUOD
— Poppyscotland (@poppyscotland) November 11, 2017
.@PrestonfieldHH stables are lighting up red to support the Poppy Appeal! Thanks for going the #ExtraMile pic.twitter.com/mnPyQ1KhQD
— Poppyscotland (@poppyscotland) November 11, 2017
Our Orangerie is going poppy red for this year’s @poppyscotland Appeal. Joining more than 30 other iconic landmarks, it will be lit until Sun No 12th . #ExtraMile pic.twitter.com/IcpkLt9hxU
— Restoration Dalkeith (@RestorationDCP) November 11, 2017
Landmarks raising awareness for the charity Poppy Scotland include The Kelpies, Edinburgh Castle and Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfriesshire.
Our Orangerie is going poppy red for this year’s @poppyscotland Appeal. Joining more than 30 other iconic landmarks, it will be lit until Sun No 12th . #ExtraMile pic.twitter.com/IcpkLt9hxU
— Restoration Dalkeith (@RestorationDCP) November 11, 2017
Join us in falling silent at 11am today to mark #ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/nK634RtZNj
— Poppyscotland (@poppyscotland) November 11, 2017
Good luck to everyone taking part in the @Supernovaruns at #thekelpies this weekend! Thanks to those going the #ExtraMile for Poppyscotland! pic.twitter.com/lNbwzSqWxd
— Poppyscotland (@poppyscotland) November 10, 2017
.@Saint_Magnus Cathedral in #Orkney is lighting up red in support of the Poppy Appeal. It looks stunning! Thanks for your support! #ExtraMile pic.twitter.com/qZOHhYroi4
— Poppyscotland (@poppyscotland) November 11, 2017
Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfriesshire has been showing its support for the Poppy Appeal by lighting up red at night. It looks amazing! #ExtraMile pic.twitter.com/JbOwq8IUOD
— Poppyscotland (@poppyscotland) November 11, 2017
11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month .#ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay @poppyscotland pic.twitter.com/V3JpEbjTWG
— Wee Yin (@weeyinfotos) November 11, 2017
@1EileanDonan lit up red in support of @poppyscotland :: #Remembrance #poppy #Scotland #highlands #LestWeForget #castle #red pic.twitter.com/XrQ98dkKO6
— Jane Barlow (@belperbarlow) November 11, 2017
Have you seen @edinburghcastle lighting up red? The castle is supporting the Poppy Appeal & will be glowing red until Remembrance Sunday. #ExtraMile pic.twitter.com/cg1WGynnXC
— Poppyscotland (@poppyscotland) November 10, 2017
The stunning @SconePalace is glowing red to show its support for the Scottish Poppy Appeal. The Palace will be red until the 12th Nov. Thanks for your support! #ExtraMile pic.twitter.com/dJppbJneOo
— Poppyscotland (@poppyscotland) November 9, 2017
Millions fell silent across the country at 11am today to to remember those who died in the nation’s wars and conflicts.
Events have been held across the country to mark the 99th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
The landmarks will remain red until Monday in support of the cause.
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