Details and Links to VE80 events
The week of the 8th to the 11th May sees London Scottish House holding a series of VE80 commentrative events. These reflect the Scottish Regiments (London Scotish Regiment, The Gordon Highlanders Regiment) and Scots living in London during WW2. we are pleased to involve the Irish Rifles brigade association who are involved with a major peace conference. There will be displays arranged in the Drill Hall to reflect the London scottish Regiment and local Community during WW2. Details are indicated below with links to register your attendance to these unique commemorative series of events. We have also produced with the collaboration of the Scots in London organisation, a unique publication reflecting the VE80 anniversary which can be dowloaded from the link above.
6 May: VE Day Then and Now:
What do we remember and what do we need to learn?
6:30pm at London Scottish House
The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale chairs an expert panel featuring:
- Sir Malcolm Rifkind, former Foreign Secretary
- Professor Lucy Noakes , Author and Historian
- Professor David Fergusson, Regius Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge
8th may: VE 80 Cocktail Party
6.00pm London Scottish House
Italian themed London Scottish Regiment and Gordon Highlanders combined event to celebrate the ending of WW2 reflecting their engagement in the Italian front combined operations.
- Drinks and Hors D'oeuvres will be served,
- Minister of St. Columba's will reflect cessation of fighting at the WW2 Memorial,
- Commenorative wreath will be laid
- London Scottish Pipes and Drums will Beat Retreat
- Senior Association Member will provide a brief overview and thanks.
The London Scottish Regiment museum will be open to visitors and guests.
10th May: The Peace in Europe Conference
09:00 - 17:00 London Scottish House
The Peace in Europe Conference will examine the legacy and contemporary resonance of the end of the Second World War. There are more than 20 speakers including representatives of museums, regimental association executives and Second World War history enthusiasts. Admission is free for registered delegates. See link below for full programme and booking
11th May: St Columbas service and The SAS Padre
St Columbas Church, Knightsbridge
11am: Anniversary Service with the London Scottish Pipes and Drums
12:15 - 1:15pm VE Lunch option
£10 per person
Join us for a Scottish VE Day Lunch before our afternoon event. Tickets are £10 per person, if required please add these tickets on to your order, confirming dietary requirements.
1:30pm: Author Damien Lewis and actor David Robb
Exploring the wartime story of the ‘Parachute Padre’ who served with the SAS in occupied France.
