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Our welfare team works tirelessly to provide vital support to our Armed Forces community.

Afghanistan Appeal

Your time in the Forces never leaves you. Neither do we. We understand that the current events in Afghanistan may be distressing for many in the Armed Forces community. You’re not alone. We’re here for you, your family and all those you served with. We urge anyone who is struggling to contact Veterans' Gateway on 0808 802 1212.

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Morrisons Cardonald

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Inverness

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Morrisons Bishopbriggs and Adsa Robroyston

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In Memory of Graham Wood

In Memory of Graham Wood, who dedicated 25 years of his life in service with the Black Watch. Graham's commitment and sacrifice were a testament to his strength and character, and he will be fondly remembered by those who knew and served alongside him.

Volunteer

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Poppyscotland. Their support collecting for the Scottish Poppy Appeal means we can make a life-changing difference to our Armed Forces community. But we need more volunteers. We need you.
Poppyscotland Sportive 2024

The Sportive is back on Sunday 22nd September 2024 and will take place in the stunning countryside of East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. All three routes involve hills although the medium and long routes are especially challenging with longer distances that involve long climbs up into the Lammermuirs. More route information coming soon.
The Wee Yin

The Sportive is back on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Poppyscotland Sportive

The Sportive will be back on Sunday 22nd September 2024 and will take place in the stunning countryside of East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. All three routes involve hills although the medium and long routes are especially challenging with longer distances that involve long climbs up into the Lammermuirs.
Please support our vital, life-changing work by donating to Poppyscotland today.

Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory and Poppyscotland are part of the largest group of charities supporting the Armed Forces community across Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Operation Stand-Up

Poppyscotland are proud to bring back to the Fringe, an inspirational group of Armed Forces veterans. Graduates of the RBL Recovery through Comedy programme, an innovative five-day programme teaching comedy techniques to improve self-confidence and wellbeing.
Poppy Cycle Challenge

We have an exciting new challenge for our supporters to help raise funds for veterans and their families, who Poppyscotland continue to support during these difficult times.
Poppy Clyde Zip Slide 2024

A unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow's cityscape whilst raising funds for Poppyscotland. This is a 100ft high and 1000ft long challenge, launches off from a crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum providing not only great views of the city, but a thrilling experience too!
My Poppy Run

My Poppy Run lets you set yourself a personal challenge - choose your distance, location and time to run to raise vital funds to support our Armed Forces community.
Zip slide across the clyde

Feeling brave? then why not join TeamPoppy in being raised in a carriage by a crane to around 155ft before stepping off into thin air and scooting 700ft across the River Clyde at speeds of around 40mph!