Scottish Poppy Appeal

The Scottish Poppy Appeal is Scotland’s largest fundraising campaign and takes place annually in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday in November.

Poppy Appeal tins and boxes

See how our collection tins and boxes of poppies have changed over time.

Poppy Appeal poppies

Take a look at the evolution of our Scottish Poppy, and compare it to some poppies from around the world including Canada, New Zealand, America and Australia.

Volunteer outside the Poppy Appeal

We’re looking for positive, sociable people to work with us to deliver fundraising events in your local area.

Light Up Red end

Each year our Light Up Red campaign raises awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal. Be part of something special and help us shine a light on the Poppy Appeal.

Volunteer as an Area Organiser

Find out more about volunteering as a Poppy Appeal Area Organiser, where you will have the responsibility for coordinating the Poppy Appeal in your area.

Light Up Red

Each year our Light Up Red campaign raises awareness of the Scottish Poppy Appeal. Be part of something special and help us shine a light on the 2023 Poppy Appeal.

City Poppy Days

Join us for a City Poppy Day – a collection day supported by members of the Armed Forces, veterans and supporters, all in aid of the Scottish Poppy Appeal.

Things to do

In addition to the Scottish Poppy Appeal we run an impressively exciting and diverse year-round programme of fundraising activities.

Pop-up shops

Find out where our pop-up shops will be during this year's Scottish Poppy Appeal.

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.

Collect in your local area

Whether you have only a few hours, a few days or more, there are plenty of opportunities to hold a box of poppies and a tin, and collect for the Poppy Appeal in your local area.

Making the benefits system fit for service

Injured veterans are struggling to access the benefits they need. Together with the Royal British Legion, we're campaigning to get this fixed.

In Flanders Fields

Lt Col. John McCrae's poem was the inspiration behind the Poppy as a way to remember those who died in conflict. His memory lives on today, all over the world.

Pensions Advice Service

A free service provided by Legion Scotland to help Service personnel in Scotland at war pensions tribunals.

In Flanders Fields

Lt Col. John McCrae's poem was the inspiration behind the Poppy as a way to remember those who died in conflict. His memory lives on today, all over the world.

Board of Trustees

Find out more information on our Board of Trustees.

VE Day 80

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Centenary Calendar Competition 

2026 will mark 100 years of the poppy in Scotland. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are inviting you to use your skills to help us design a product that will be on sale in the lead up to 2026 – The Centenary Calendar.