The Western Isles Lottery has announced that Stornoway Town Hall will again be joining Poppy Scotland’s Poppy Appeal this weekend to make Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.
Each year the Light Up Red campaign raises awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal and this year the campaign hopes to again mitigate some of its funding losses as a result of the pandemic.
To do that, more buildings across Scotland need lit up more than ever before and Stornoway Town Hall was added to the UK map in 2021.
Clare Shaw of Poppy Scotland said: “Light Up Red has become a key part of the annual Appeal, with more than 300 landmarks taking part in 2021, from theatres and cathedrals to bridges and lighthouses, as well as public buildings and private homes.
“We've had castles, cathedrals, museums, bridges, racecourses, schools, churches, lighthouses, fountains, ships… and even a phone box.
“It gives a huge boost to our work to raise awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal across the country, and we know from our Armed Forces community that it means a lot to them to see such a visible show of support.
More information about this year’s campaign is available at Light Up Red | Scottish Poppy Appeal.
Lighting up can also provide a message of hope and togetherness -
Janet Paterson said of the local lottery said: “Following the successful installation of multi-
Stornoway Town Hall illuminated red for Remembrance weekend
11 November 2022
