Armed Forces Day recognises local heroes

Local heroes who have fought for their country were recognised in the lead up to Armed Forces Day.

By Stacey Mullen

Published 5th Jul 2013, 08:00 BST

Armed Forces Day took place on Saturday, June 29, and several events were held in and around the area to mark the occasion.

War veterans from previous conflicts joined Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Mushtaq Ahmad and Provost Jim Robertson to unveil a special flag to mark the occasion outside the council headquarters in Motherwell.

While, members of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Association from this area also took part in the AFD parade, which was held in Glasgow’s George Square last week.

For full story and more pictures, see this week’s Cumbernauld News or Kilsyth Chronicle dated Wednesday, July 3.