I couldn’t afford the deposit for the rents for new places. It was the lowest time of my life. I thought to myself: 'You’ve served your country, you come home and no-one seems to give a damn about you.' - Donald
2026 will mark 100 years of the poppy in Scotland. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are inviting you to use your skills to help us design a product that will be on sale in the lead up to 2026 – The Centenary Calendar.
Our theme for 2023 is the Path of the Poppy competition, which invites learners to tell the story of the poppy in Scotland.
Our close partnership with Education Scotland has allowed us to develop a library of teaching resources that is fully aligned with Curriculum for Excellence. Find out more about Scotland's curriculum.
Our library of short films includes animated films produced in conjunction with Education Scotland and Lady Haig's Poppy Factory.
Our photography archive has images relating to Poppyscotland's activities, past and present. See how boxes of poppies and collection tins have changed over time. You can also browse our archive of posters.
See how our collection tins and boxes of poppies have changed over time.
Volunteering on board Bud is a unique, interactive and fun opportunity to gain experience working with young people and our supporting staff with informative sessions and learning more about the work of Poppyscotland.
Douglas Constable inspired our 2021 Learning Competition. Find out more about the letter he wrote to his former Head Teacher, detailing life in the WW1 trenches.
Take a look at the evolution of our Scottish Poppy, and compare it to some poppies from around the world including Canada, New Zealand, America and Australia.
We would be delighted to receive your feedback and hear how you use our learning resources. Please fill in the form to get in touch, or send us an email.
Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. Find out more about Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.
Download our FREE modern conflicts resources here.
These powerful resources focus on the video and voiceover testimonies of three Kindertransport and Holocaust survivors Henry Wuga MBE, Rosa Sacharin and Karola Regent.
We've packed this guide full of ideas. There's 25 simple yet creative ways to inspire countless educational and fundraising experiences for all ages and abilities. It's available in both English and Gaelic.
Our inspiring, highly informative, fun activities and learning resources were created for the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. These resources are designed to be Smart Board friendly include a Gaelic version of the learner activities are FREE to download.
Poppyscotland Learning has been developed in conjunction with a number of partner organisations.
The Poppy Story book is a beautifully illustrated paperback book aimed at children aged 4-9 years old and tells the story of the Poppy and Remembrance, with particular reference to Scotland. Buy or order your copy here.
Veterans' Voices is a unique film resource, interviewing veterans to capture their experiences and thoughts on remembrance. The complete resource will feature a diverse range of voices from all over Scotland and of every military conflict from 1939 to the present day.
Bud will visit schools, large-scale events and community events. Want Bud to visit you? Fill out our form.
Our exciting new digital Book Club for younger learners launches online in September 2022. We’ve chosen books that will encourage and inspire children to explore different themes linked to war.
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