Stories from The Falklands

From those who served in the Falklands War to families who lost loved ones, read the stories of those who were there. Find out how their lives were affected by the conflict.

Latest news and stories

The latest news and stories from Poppyscotland

Admiral Nurses

Practical and emotional care and support from specialist dementia nurses for people with dementia as well as their families.

Future plans

Our Interim CEO, Mark Collins, looks ahead to the future.

Sportive Routes

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.

Terms and conditions

Talks

If you are interested in hearing more about our work we can arrange for a member of our team to come to your school, group or workplace.

Financial performance 2019-2020

Find out the detail of our income and expenditure in the financial year ended 20 September 2020.

Virtual Field of Remembrance

Remember a loved one and add your personal tribute to our virtual Field of Remembrance.

Corporate partnerships

Let’s work together to support the Armed Forces community in Scotland.

Commonwealth visa fees

After three years campaigning, our Stop the Service Charge campaign has convinced the UK Government to drop extortionate visa fees for Commonwealth personnel and Gurkhas who want to continue to live in the UK after Service. But there's more to be done for their families.

Falklands: Theresa lost her husband in the Falklands War

Theresa was just 25 when she lost her husband on the final day of the Falklands conflict. Four decades later, she says it still feels like yesterday, as she remembers her devastation and the slow journey to rebuild her life.

Pipers' Tribute

Pipers are being invited to take centre stage in the Falklands 40 commemorations. Register your interest and download the sheet music.

Trusts and foundations giving

Trusts, foundations and corporate supporters make a huge difference to the support we provide. Find out more about where this vital investment goes.

Campaigns & policy - what we do

Find out more about our work with politicians and government officials to further the interests of our Armed Forces community.

Campaigns, advocacy & policy

We work with politicians and government officials to bring the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant to life and further the interests of our Armed Forces community.

Census 2022

Sunday 20th March 2022 was Scotland’s Census Day, but the completion deadline is 31st May. If you've not already done so, we give you 5 good reasons to complete the census.

Research and reports

We are at the forefront of research into the needs of Scotland’s Armed Forces community. Here you can view some of our most recently published research.

History

The conflict began on 2nd April 1982, when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. Read a brief history of the ten-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982.

Remembrance events

Find out more about the commemorative events happening for the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict, nationally or in your local area.