On Sunday 8 November 2026, there will be opportunities across East Dunbartonshire for local people to attend Remembrance Sunday events.
There will be Acts of Remembrance in eleven towns and villages where communities can gather to pay their respects and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The Council will be represented at War Memorials across the area by Provost Gillian Renwick and elected members.
Local churches and Community Councils have organised events in Auchinairn, Baldernock, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Lennoxtown, Milngavie, Milton of Campsie, Torrance, Twechar and Woodilee.
A service organised by the Council will be held at the War Memorial at Bearsden Cross. It will begin at approximately 10.40am and will be led by the Rev Roland Cohen from Bearsden Baptist Church.
Provost Renwick said, "I am delighted that once again we have so many local events in East Dunbartonshire, thanks to the hard work and commitment of our Community Councils and Churches. I believe it is important that we continue with this Remembrance Sunday tradition and come out in numbers to honour and pay our respects to those who have sacrificed so much for us.”
The Service in Bearsden will be attended by Deputy Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire Sandie Scott, Provost Renwick, representatives of the Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, Community Councils, churches, schools, Boys' Brigade, Girls' Brigade, Girl Guides, Scouts and other local groups.
Provost Renwick added, “It is my honour once again this year to lay a wreath at Bearsden War Memorial at the Council-organised event on behalf of the people of East Dunbartonshire. My fellow Councillors will do the same at services across the area.
As well as remembering the fallen, we must also remember our veterans and those who continue to serve, as well as their families.
“Please, if you can, support your local event and encourage children and young people to join you to pay respects and remember the sacrifices of our armed forces, past and present.”
To find out the details of what's happening in your area, check out the Acts of Remembrance in East Dunbartonshire page.
Some of the Council's main public buildings will be lit red in the days around Remembrance Sunday in support of PoppyScotland . From Thursday 5 until Wednesday 11 November (inclusive), our Community Hubs in Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown as well as the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie will be bathed in a crimson glow - Lest We Forget.
