Monday November 9th 2026
Major Torquil Corkerton lays first wreath
This View has been written by Joe Gilhooley LRPS Award winning and Licentaite of The Royal Photographic Society from Loanhead
A well-attended and moving Remembrance Sunday ceremony took place at Loanhead War Memorial in Memorial Park on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The service, held at 11am, was preceded by a remembrance parade through the burgh.
Major Torquil Corkerton leads the Loanhead 2026 Remembrance Parade
Mrs Mary Milne, of Loanhead Parish Church, led the prayers, while the two-minute silence was observed with dignity and respect.
Representatives from local organisations, youth groups and adult groups laid wreaths at the war memorial. The first wreath was laid by Major Torquil Corkerton, who also took the salute during the parade.
Veterans were among those gathered to pay their respects, with Army veteran Christian Garden delivering a vote of thanks to the crowd at the conclusion of the service.
Following the ceremony, those in attendance were invited to a social gathering at the nearby Loanhead Miners Club.
Playing Last Post at 2026 Loanhead Rememberance Ceremony
Major Torquil Corkerton takes the Salute at end of Loanhead 2026 Remembrance Ceremony
Lowering Standards at Loanhead 2026 Remembrance Ceremony
Veterans at Loanhead 2026 Remembrance Ceremony
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