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Watch. Listen. Learn. Discuss. Remember.

Veterans' Voices is a unique film resource, interviewing veterans to capture their experiences and thoughts on remembrance.

The complete collection will feature a diverse range of voices from all over Scotland and of every military conflict from 1939 to the present day. Our hope is to create a legacy of personal stories that future generations will be able to learn from.

There are learning resources available to compliment the films. Watch the films below or scroll down a little further to download.

Veterans' Voices films

Veterans' Voices - Mary

Watch Mary Sim’s exuberant and captivating account of the great camaraderie of life she had in the WRNS during the Second World War. Her film also features her happy memories of VE Day, 8th May 1945.

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Veterans' Voices - Ian

Watch Ian’s impactful account of his experiences as a young soldier landing on Gold Beach on D-Day. Particularly moving are his vivid memories of being one of the first to liberate Bergen Belsen Concentration Camp.

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Veterans' Voices - Charles

Watch Charles’ gripping account of the pandemonium on D-Day at Omaha as an 18-year-old Navy recruit in 1944. Be drawn in as he recounts life in the engine room, British minesweepers, terrible sea sickness and loss.

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Veterans' Voices - VE Day Memories

VE (Victory in Europe) Day took place on 8th May 1945. Watch Ian, Mary and Charles recount their moving and fun-filled memories of this extraordinary day in history.

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Download our Veterans' Voices films

To download the videos, click on the download links below and fill in your details - you only need to do this once per session. The download will then start immediately.

Veterans' Voices - VE Day Memories

Watch Ian, Mary and Charles recount their moving and fun-filled memories of this extraordinary day in history.

96MB ZIP file

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Veterans' Voices - Ian

Watch Ian’s impactful account of his experiences as a young soldier landing on Gold Beach on D-Day. Particularly moving are his vivid memories of being one of the first to liberate Bergen Belsen Concentration Camp.

73MB ZIP file

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Veterans' Voices - Mary

Watch Mary’s exuberant and captivating account of the great camaraderie of life she had in the WRNS during WW2. Her film features her happy memories of VE Day, 8th May 1945.

57MB ZIP file

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Veterans' Voices - Charles

Watch Charles’ gripping account of the pandemonium on D-Day at Omaha as an 18-year-old Navy recruit in 1944. Be drawn in as he recounts life in the engine room, British minesweepers, terrible sea sickness and loss.

71MB ZIP file

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Our Films Archive

Browse our library of short films. The collection includes animated films produced in conjunction with Education Scotland and Lady Haig's Poppy Factory.
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Learning Home

Hear, see and feel history come to life. Search our learning resources, find out about our latest competition for schools or book a visit from Bud or a Factory Tour.

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Order a learning pack

Our FREE learning packs include 3 posters (in English and Gaelic), and an A4 Competition Flyer. We can also send you FREE balloons, bunting, poppy seeds, banners, bouncy hoppers and other fun materials.

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Factory tours

From early 2023 you can visit where 3 million poppies and 15,000 poppy wreaths are manufactured, meet the disabled veterans who make them and immerse yourself in the rich history and heritage of the poppy. Register your interest now.

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Bud

Bud is Poppyscotland’s micro-museum travelling across Scotland sharing stories of reflection and hope. Find out more and book a visit!

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