My Poppy Run

Run, walk or jog any distance, whenever and wherever it suits you and raise vital funds to support our Armed Forces community.

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.

The history of the band

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.

Tea & toast

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.

Ali Duff's Story

Helping Ali get on top of debt problems.

Volunteer application

Make a huge difference to the lives of those in need in the Armed Forces community, and make a difference to your own life too. Apply today.

Who we help

We're here for our Armed Forces community. After as little as seven days of service and continuing through life, long after service is over. Find out if you're eligible.

Unforgotten Forces

This partnership of organisations, including Poppyscotland, delivers a range of services and events for older veterans in care settings.

Award winners

The President’s Award is our highest honour. Learn more about some of these amazing winners.

Contact us

Whether you'd like to talk to us in person, pick up the phone, or get in touch via email, our aim is to ensure that everyone can access the support they need.

Falklands: landing on a glacier to pick up survivors

Stewart Cooper, a young naval officer from Aberdeenshire, helped crew the first helicopter on a South Georgian glacier at the beginning of the Falklands conflict. He co-piloted a daring rescue on a glacier, picking up survivors of another helicopter crash.

Poppy Club

Terms & conditions

Read Lady Haig's Poppy Factory terms and conditions.

Factory history

We've been supporting disabled veterans since 1926. Learn how the factory has changed in nearly 100 years.

Volunteering

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Poppyscotland. Their support means we can make a life-changing difference to our Armed Forces community. But we need more volunteers. We need you.

Donald's Story

The Falklands veteran was homeless for six months. He now makes poppies to raise vital funds to help other veterans. Read Donald's story.

Board of Trustees

Find out more information on our Board of Trustees.

Falklands: 90% boredom 10% sheer terror

Growing up in Largs, Ayrshire, the sea had always been part of Kenny Duffy’s life. But nothing could prepare him for serving in the Falklands with the Royal Navy, which he described as “90% boredom, 10% sheer terror”.

Falklands: distracting Argentinian forces from Mt Tumbledown

Les Braby had served in the Scots Guards for 20 years when he was sent to the Falklands. He led men in a diversionary attack in the final days of the conflict, distracting Argentinian forces from Mt Tumbledown.

Falklands: shooting at Argentinian planes and bombs at a football match

Drum Major Willie Urban recalls his time in the Falklands, shooting at Argentinian planes and finding a bomb during a football match.