Glasgow joined communities across Scotland today and fell silent in an act of remembrance to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.

Hundreds gathered in George Square for commemorations which saw several groups of military, police, ex-servicemen and women and youth groups come together to pay tribute to, not only those who died in the First World War, but others they have lost in the conflicts that followed. 

They were joined at the Cenotaph by a Guard of Honour provided by the 52nd Lowland, 6th Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Scotland followed by military representatives, Glasgow City Council officials and members of parliament. 

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Among them was the Scottish Secretary of State Baroness Goldie and Lord Provost Eva Bolander.

The Lord Provost said: “Remembrance Sunday is a day for reflection and gratitude for those who gave their lives in conflict to preserve our freedoms. Glasgow owes its military and veterans a great debt. This is an especially poignant service because it also signals the centenary of the end of the Great War.”

Binyon's lines were heard before a bugler sounded The Last Post ahead of a two-minute silence which was observed at 11am. 

A wreath in name of the Citizens of Glasgow was then laid on the Stone of Remembrance at the Cenotaph by The Lord Provost in her role as Lord Lieutenant along with wreaths from Baroness Goldie, Graeme Day MSP, Vice Chairman of the British Legion and other representatives.

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The Lord's My Shepherd was then performed by Glasgow Youth Choir accompanied by the Lowland Band and members of the public. 

A prayer provided a moment to reflect on the sacrifice given by those in the First World War and in all the conflicts thereafter before the crowds joined in singing the national anthem, God Save the Queen

Wreaths were then laid at the Cenotaph by official representative organisations before the Guard of Honour and detachments of various forces moved out into the road and marched past the City Chambers.

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One ex-serviceman attending the commemoration was Nick Merrin who attended the event with his father-in-law Alex Kelly, also an ex-military man. 

Nick said: "We are here to remember the people that we lost in more recent conflicts but marking 100 years since the end of the First World War means a lot.

"We have 50 years of service between us so that's a lot of people to remember."

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The Lord Provost in her role as Lord Lieutenant will later accompany HRH The Princess Royal at a special service at Glasgow Cathedral at 4pm, signalling the commemoration of the centenary of the end of the Great War.