Nairn has a long and distinguished history with the armed forces. As well as being situated close to various bases, such as Fort George, Kinloss and Lossiemouth, the beaches were used as practice grounds for the Normandy D-day landings which marked the beginning of the end of the 2nd World War.
Many people from all over the country and indeed the world have settled in Nairn due to their connection to the armed forces, and the Royal British Legion in Nairn celebrated its Centenary last year.
The Legion provides practical, emotional and financial support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present, and their families. They actively campaign to improve their lives and safeguard the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces. They have a welcoming facility in the town, host frequent events and always welcome new members.
Nairn and District War Memorial was named the best kept memorial in Scotland (Large Community with Gardens) at Legion Scotland’s awards ceremony in August 2024.
Nairn events:
Royal British Legion Coffee Morning
On Saturday, 9th November, the royal British Legion in Nairn will be holding a coffee morning offering baking, produce, a raffle and more. Doors open at 10am and admission is £2 – all proceeds will go to the Poppy Scotland appeal.
Sunday, 10th November
On Sunday, 10th November the parade will form at the Nairn Legion at 8.50am and will be joined by A Company 4 SCOTS. The pipe band will lead the parade.
This will be followed by the Act of Remembrance at Nairn War Memorial commencing at 10.45am.
A service of Remembrance will take place at St. Ninians Church at 9.30am.
And like every year the incredible Nairn Yarn Bombers have decorated the town with the amazing knitted and crochet Remembrance Day displays on post boxes and many landmarks around Nairn – why not go for a walk around town and see how many different toppers and displays you can find?
