Tribute paid at Halkirk Remembrance service

By Gregor White

Published: 12:00, 19 November 2023

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Robyn Speirs lays a Poppy Wreath on behalf of the Halkirk Guides, at the village's war memorial. Photo: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

A Remembrance Sunday service saw representatives from local youth organisations turn out to pay their respects in Halkirk last weekend.

Some members of the public during the service at Halkirk War Memorial. Photo: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

Members of the local Guides and the Army Cadet Force were among those taking part in proceedings at the Halkirk War Memorial.

Deputy Lord Lieutenant Gillian Coghill also laid a wreath during the moving service as a number of members of the public also turned out to remember the fallen – those both known and unknown – who gave their lives for their country.

Deputy Lord Lieutenant Gillian Coghill lays a Poppy Wreath at Halkirk War Memorial. Photo: Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

The Halkirk service was one of many held across Caithness over Remembrance weekend with others taking place in Wick, Thurso and John O’Groats.

Deputy Lord Lieutenant Gillian Coghill, (right), along with representatives of the Guides and Army Cadet Force wait to lay Poppy Wreaths on the Halkirk War Memorial, on Sunday morning. Photo:Robert MacDonald/Northern Studios

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