Aberdeen Tower Abseiling

At a towering 131ft above ground, you'll be standing on the summit of the iconic Northern Lights Tower, soaking in the panoramic views of Aberdeen. Then, with your heart racing and adrenaline pumping, you'll take the plunge and abseil down, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Annual review 2019-2020

Our financial performance for the year ended 30 September 2020 including details on the measures we took to drive fundraising in the Covid pandemic.

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Volunteer inquiry form

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.

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Financial support

Financial difficulties can happen to anyone. If they happen to you, we're here to help.

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.

Mental health

Life in the Armed Forces is demanding. It can take a toll on relationships or impact work - during service or long after you've left. We're here to help.

Housing

Helping your find, keep and stay in your own home is a huge part of what we do.

Volunteer for Armed Forces Day

Sign up to help collect at our Armed Forces Day

Credit their Service

Poppyscotland and the Royal British Legion launch "Credit their Service", a campaign demanding an end to the unfair treatment of military compensation as income by welfare benefits, which results in veterans and their families missing out on thousands of pounds a year.

Latest news and stories

The latest news and stories from Poppyscotland

New plastic-free poppy

Available from October 2023, the new poppy maintains the iconic poppy design and can be fastened with a pin, inserted into a buttonhole, or a stick-on version is available. The paper used in the new poppy is made from a blend of renewable fibres from responsible sources and can be recycled in ordinary paper recycling collections.

Future plans

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

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Cost of Living Grants

If you are struggling with essential costs such as energy, utilities and sudden expenses you cannot afford, you may be eligible for support through our new Cost of Living Grants.

About the factory

A team of around 34 vulnerable ex-service men and women hand-assemble over three million poppies and 25,000 wreaths for the Scottish Poppy Appeal annually.

Falklands 40

2022 marks 40 years since the Falklands War. Find out how we commemorated the anniversary, learn the history of the conflict and read personal stories of those who were there.

Factory Tour enquiry form

Be one of the first to know when the 2023 Tour Experience bookings diary opens by filling in this enquiry form.