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Stuart Gillespie

People across the Stewartry pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday

People across the Stewartry paid their respects on Remembrance Sunday.

The region came to a halt on an unseasonably warm day, with people also paying tribute on Armistice Day on Friday.

In Castle Douglas, Victor Montgomery led the parade to the war memorial, where the service was led by Reverend Christopher Ketley from St Ninian’s Episcopal Church.

Wreaths were laid by local dignitaries including Lord Lieutenant Lord Sinclair, Castle Douglas Legion Scotland branch chairman Major Ian Munro, local councillors, representatives of the Armed Forces and Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.

A wreath was also laid by Ukrainians, who are temporary guests at The Douglas Arms.

The parade in Castle Douglas (Drew Geddes)

In Dalbeattie, Rev Fiona Wilson led the ceremony at the war memorial in Colliston Park, with Galloway Pipes and Drums also in attendance.

Those laying wreaths included the Dalbeattie branch of Legion Scotland, Deputy Lord Lieutenant Mark Jardine, the Men’s Shed, Dalbeattie Museum and pupils from Dalbeattie High School.

Legion Scotland had already taken their colours to Haugh of Urr and later in the day headed for Kirkgunzeon and Buittle.

In Kirkcudbright, the parade was led by Rev James Gatherer, David Preston and Bishop Gordon Mursell. Twelve wreaths were laid with Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band in attendance.

Remembrance Sunday in Kirkcudbright (Sam Kelly)

Rev Val Ott led the parade in Gatehouse along with Pastor Chris Barratt and Rev Stephen Hazlett.

There was also a piper present and those laying wreaths included Deputy Lord Lieutenant Chris Walker and the Beavers as well as representatives of the 3Rs Horse Rescue Centre at Kirkclaugh near Gatehouse. They were also present in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Dalbeattie.

Rev Ott also led ceremonies in Twynholm and Ringford, with Andy McCartney playing the pipes on both occasions.

Mike Duguid laid wreaths in both villages, with Jean Adams doing so in Twynholm and Frank Davanie laying one in Ringford.

Similar ceremonies took place in communities across the Stewartry, including in Borgue, Balmaghie and Parton.

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