Officers and staff mark Armistice Day 2023 with two-minute silence

Police Scotland marked Armistice Day 2023 with a two-minute silence in recognition of those who served in the armed forces and died during conflict.

Where duty allowed, officers and staff joined at 11am on Saturday, 11 November, to acknowledge and commemorate those who lost their life in service of their country.

Policing in Scotland has a long-established relationship with the armed forces and a number of serving personnel have previously served in the military.

Chief Constable Farrell said: “Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday is an extremely important period of reflection and recognition of the contribution that veterans, serving members of the armed forces and those who lost their life in combat have made.

“It is right that the Police Scotland family joins together on 11 November to pay our respects and give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.”