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
The Poppy Quest Cadets competition is open to cadet teams, with a trophy for the team who finish first with the most correct answers. This 10k challenge takes place on 11th and 12th June in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Join us for a 10k Poppy Quest around Edinburgh or Glasgow on 11th and 12th June and test your knowledge and your legs as you go!
In addition to the Scottish Poppy Appeal we run an impressively exciting and diverse year-round programme of fundraising activities.
Our Sportive will be back on Sunday 25th September 2022!! Registration is open, secure your place now!
We’ve teamed up with Scotland’s best-known military band for a nationwide concert tour in 2022.
Your challenge is to cycle between different War Memorials in Scotland. There's an incredible 4,900 to choose from!
Whether you fancy taking on a long, middle, short distance run or hiking challenge anywhere in Scotland, we may well have just the event for you!
Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Poppyscotland. But we need more volunteers. We need you.
The Scottish Poppy Appeal is Scotland’s largest fundraising campaign and takes place annually in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday in November.
Take the plunge and sign up for a personal swimming challenge.
There are many ways for you to give to Poppyscotland. From a one-off donation and regular giving, to a gift in memory of a loved one and the Poppyscotland Shop.
Whether you fancy taking on a long, middle, short distance run or a series of runs, we may well have a charity place just for you.
Find a range of downloadable content to support you in your volunteer journey with Poppyscotland.
If you fancy taking part in our Poppyscotland Sportive, take a look at our video library to hear what some of our cyclists thought of the routes and atmosphere.
The Poppyscotland Sportive starts and finishes at Prestonpans Community Centre and has three routes to provide a challenge for riders of all abilities. Check out more detail on the routes.
For those of you who are new to cycling, who may be tackling your first or second Sportive – or those haven’t done one for a long time – here are some commonly asked questions that we receive to assist you.
Create your own Poppy Bounce event and help our veterans bounce back into civilian life.
The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland was formed in 2006 but Scotland as a country has been immersed in the tradition of military music for centuries.
It is really easy to organise and great fun. All you need is some tea bags, some hot water and lots of toast (but you can have coffee and cakes too). Fundraise for us Armed Forces style.
A gift in your Will is the perfect way to honour our Armed Forces and support a cause that’s close to your heart.
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