Military medals and flashes of red poppies were on show across the North-east as people who lost their lives in war were remembered.

Veterans and servicemen and women, both young and old, marched as part of the annual Remembrance Day Parade in Aberdeen City Centre on Sunday, November 8.

People who served in World War 2 – now in their 80s and 90s – stood shoulder to shoulder with former soldiers from many other conflicts.

In Aberdeen, fellow veterans greeted each other with smiles and handshakes as they gathered in Belmont Street for the parade.

But as Grampian Police Pipe Band struck up their first notes, a sombre mood fell over the hundreds assembled as marchers made their way to the Cowdray Hall.

Wreaths were later laid by representatives from the Navy, Army and Air Force, local politicians along with representatives of other military organisations, the emergency services, multi faith and voluntary services, members of the community and commerce.

They were joined by hundreds of spectators who turned out for the commemorations and to show their respects.

Pipe Major Drew Sinclair played a lament, before the two-minute silence.

Then the procession was led away by the Band, undertaking their last public event of the year, for a church ceremony at the Kirk of St Nicholas.
 

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