Armadale & District War Memorial Association

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Armadale & District War Memorial Association That being the case, perhaps it is time to rectify this. To this aim we have set up this association. Secretary
Hugh Cockburn – Hon.

The objectives of the Association is to raise funding for the provision of a suitable memorial to the servicemen & women of Armadale & the district who have given their lives in the service of their country and also to recognise all who have served. After the adding of two names, James Browning, Royal Marines, who had died during the Falklands War, and Hugh Vaughan Roberts, Royal Scots, who was killed in action in Burma during WW2, it has become obvious that the work would never be in keeping with that of the original War Memorial. The fact that our countries armed forces are still on active service in various war zones around the world, there could be, God forbid, the distinct possibility that service men and women from Armadale & District may still pay the supreme sacrifice. In speaking to some like minded people of the town we decided to approach the community council with a proposal to look into funding a new memorial and to gain their support. The main objectives of the Association is to raise funding for the provision of a suitable memorial to the servicemen & women of Armadale & the district who have given their lives in the service of their country and also to recognise all who have served in the armed forces. To be able to provide the information and stories associated with them for future generations. George Wilson – Chairman
Tom Gordon – Vice Chairman
Marion Hutton – Hon. Treasurer
Liz Wilson - Committee
Margaret Ross - Committee
Catriona Flynn - Committee
Callum Hyde - Committee

03/10/2026

Today is Scottish Museums Day!

While the Armadale & District War Memorial Museum doesn't have a physical museum building, we are proud to be a virtual museum, preserving and sharing the stories of the men and women from our local communities who served their country.

Through our page, we bring history to life by researching and sharing the stories of individual service personnel, showcasing items from our collection, supporting education, and promoting remembrance for future generations.

Every photograph, medal, document and personal story helps us honour the sacrifices and achievements of those who served, ensuring their legacy is not forgotten.

On Scottish Museums Day, we celebrate not only museums housed within walls, but also the many ways history can be preserved, shared and made accessible to everyone.

Do you have a story to tell?
�We are always looking to uncover and preserve the stories of local servicemen and women from Armadale and the surrounding district. If you have a family member's military story, photographs, documents, medals, or memories you would like to share, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch at [email protected] and help us ensure these important stories are remembered for future generations.

Lest We Forget.

The two cairns at the memorial had some damage caused by water ingress behind the cladding, which meant we had to remove...
10/09/2026

The two cairns at the memorial had some damage caused by water ingress behind the cladding, which meant we had to remove the loose stonework.
Our thanks goes to Murray, Big Bev, Tosh and Hughie for the work they put in to remedy the problem.
I’m sure you’ll agree that they are once again looking the part. Just need to get the memorial plates ordered. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

21/08/2026

Developing a series of WW2 Home Front educational activity sheets for primary schools, which will accompany a small hands-on museum display where children can explore and learn about wartime life through artefacts and interactive activities. I'm also exploring how Microsoft Copilot can be used to create engaging, museum-branded worksheet headers.

Following the passing of Jemima Redpath our thoughts and prayers are with Gregg and family at this sad time.
28/07/2026

Following the passing of Jemima Redpath our thoughts and prayers are with Gregg and family at this sad time.

02/07/2026

New sculpture unveiled in Edinburgh to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

Today’s HisStory post on the Armadale & District War Memorial Museum - William Murphy, Blackridge.
16/05/2026

Today’s HisStory post on the Armadale & District War Memorial Museum - William Murphy, Blackridge.

The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Live in Concert 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
08/05/2026

The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Live in Concert 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I’m just starting to organise a number of Armadale and Blackridge related items for this upcoming Pop‑Up Exhibition.In l...
07/05/2026

I’m just starting to organise a number of Armadale and Blackridge related items for this upcoming Pop‑Up Exhibition.

In late 1914, a West Lothian–specific recruitment campaign for the 2nd/7th (Reserve) Battalion, The Royal Scots, saw many men from across the county enlist. Many of these men were later transferred to the 1st/7th Royal Scots just days before the battalion departed for Gallipoli. Some would tragically lose their lives in the train disaster, while others were injured.

👉 Visit the exhibition to learn more about these local stories and the men behind them.

If you have family connections, photographs, documents, or stories linked to Armadale or the Royal Scots, please come along, share your knowledge, or get in touch — every story helps keep this history alive.

Exhibition announcement! 📢

The Gretna 111th Anniversary Pop-Up Exhibition commemorates the Gretna train disaster, which killed over 200 men from the 1/7th Royal Scots who were based here at the Dalmeny Street Drill Hall).

🌟 Curated by The Royal Scots Regimental Museum, the exhibition is designed to raise awareness of the crash, which took place in May 1915.

🌟 The Drill Hall has been chosen for this exhibition due to its history of being the 7th Battalion’s Drill Hall and its association with the people of Leith. 216 members of the 7th Battalion were killed during the disaster on the morning of 22nd May 1915.

🌟 Central to the exhibition will be the Tree of Life which contains the names of all 216 men. This will be supported by display boards featuring the stories of local soldiers and their families.

🌟 There will also be a diorama of Larbert Station (where the soldiers originally departed from) that captures the time when the soldiers were about to embark on the troop train.

🌟 We'll be sharing more information in the coming weeks, by in the meantime, why not pop the dates in your diary! 📅

📅 Monday 18th - Saturday 23rd May
⏲️ 10am - 4.30pm
📍 The Out of the Blue Drill Hall
🎫 Free entry

To find out more just head over to our website.

➡️ https://outoftheblue.pulse.ly/thvvxdlsvf

Photograph (c) The Royal Scots

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