Members of the community joined students, parents and staff from Gordon’s today for the Remembrance Parade and Drumhead Service around the Parade Square, taken by the School Chaplain the Reverend Graham Wright.

Dressed in their ceremonial Blues uniform and accompanied by the Pipes and Drums – a unique feature of Gordon’s that has been part of the school since its inception over a century ago – the student body marched and remembered the sacrifices of so many, including the 155 former students killed in action during the First World War; 31 in the Second World War and Gordonians Darryl Gardiner and Michael Gilyeat and affiliated staff member Steve Curley, all killed in Afghanistan.

Marching on with the Gordon's Pipes and Drums were those from Gordonstoun, who this year celebrate their 70th anniversary.

Poppy wreaths were laid by a school Governor and Trustee Brigadier Jonathan Mullin MBE, on behalf of the Trustees and Governors; Gordonian and teacher Charlotte Winkley for the Gordonians and Gordon’s School Sergeant Major Bayan Muhsen for students and staff and Florence Wareing on behalf of Gordonstoun School.

Staff, students and their families – many of whom are currently serving their country in the Forces - observed the two minute silence.