Poppyscotland has drafted in ferry operator CalMac to help them educate a new generation of young Scots about remembrance.
Poppyscotland’s mobile museum has been inspiring schools, youth groups and the wider public across Scotland to learn more about the history and heritage of the Poppy.
Known as ‘Bud’, the 18-
CalMac has support the project to reach the Western Isles and Inner Hebrides.
Poppyscotland’s head of fundraising Gordon Michie said: “We would like to express our sincere thanks for the support CalMac is providing to Poppyscotland.
“Reaching remote parts of Scotland is a key objective of Bud and this new partnership with CalMac will ensure that those living in island communities can share their stories of reflection and hope, and learn more about the history and heritage of the poppy.”
Cal Mac’s managing director, Robbie Drummond, said: “Many of our former employees used their seafaring skills in the service of the Royal Navy during both world wars.”
“We maintain a close relationship with Poppyscotland and our vessels are regularly used for commemorations at sea so when we heard about the educational message the project was trying to achieve we were only too happy to help.”
Remembrance project travels to the islands
10 November 2019