Scottish Poppy Appeal

Light up red

During our national Light Up Red campaign, we invite landmarks large and small to ‘Light Up Red’ in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal.

Each year our Light Up Red campaign raises awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal up and down the country, and we know from our Armed Forces community that it means a lot to them to see such a visible show of support and togetherness.

In 2023, around 200 locations lit up across the length and breadth of Scotland, and we hope to build on that success again this year. That's where your community, your business or your organisation can join in.

2024 Light Up Red locations

Check out our interactive map below to see which locations are taking part this year - just click on the poppies to reveal more information.

Dates

You can light up anytime during the Poppy Appeal, from 21st October – 11th November 2024. See our FAQs below for full date details.

Any building or structure can take part

All you need is existing lighting. We've had castles, cathedrals, museums, bridges, racecourses, schools, churches, lighthouses, fountains, ships… and even a telephone box join in!

See FAQs below for more details.

Light Up Red FAQs

What are the 2024 Light Up Red dates?

What are the 2024 Light Up Red dates?

You can light up anytime during the Poppy Appeal, from 21st October – 11th November 2024.

CORE: covering the week building up to Armistice Day and Remembrance Weekend
Monday 4th – Monday 11th November
CONDENSED: focusing on Armistice Day and Remembrance Weekend
Saturday 9^th – Monday 11^th November
EXTENDED: for those able to light up for the entire Poppy Appeal
Monday 21st October – Monday 11th November

What do you need to do to light up red for the first time?

If you have a building with external lighting, you can take part!

You will need red filter gels to place over existing flood lights or uplights. These are inexpensive and easy to use. They can be purchased from online retailers or via specialised lighting websites either as individual sheets or as rolls of film that you cut to size. You simply place the gels over your existing lighting. Filters can also be used year after year.

Any structure is welcome: in the past we’ve had castles, cathedrals, museums, bridges, racecourses, hotels, cranes, golf courses, airports, fountains, a yacht… and even a phone box!

Don’t forget to get in touch so we can add you to our map of participating locations.

How do we tag you on social media?

Social media is a fantastic way to share images and show your support for the campaign. Please tag us in using @poppyscotland and include the hashtags #LightUpRed2024 #ScottishPoppyAppeal and #BehindThemAlways.