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PICTURES: Inverness generations united in VE Day commemorations


By Alasdair Fraser

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A thumbs up for VE Day celebrations from one young participant.
A thumbs up for VE Day celebrations from one young participant.

Inverness folk old and young refused to let the Covid-19 health crisis dampen spirits during commemorations of VE Day’s 75th anniversary.

Many around the city rolled out the bunting last week and enjoyed tea parties, music, song and laughter with neighbours – while observing social-distancing.

Piper Lewis Barclay with some of the staff at Castlehill House Care Home.
Piper Lewis Barclay with some of the staff at Castlehill House Care Home.

Residents of Castlehill House Care Home in Cradlehall had spent the week leading up to the big day creating their own artwork and bunting to hang out. They were also treated to a piper’s visit and high tea in the afternoon while celebrating with staff.

ARTventurers held their own VE Day tea party.
ARTventurers held their own VE Day tea party.

Acting manager Nicola Donald said: “It was a great way to keep spirits high during this difficult time. The VE Day celebrations mean so much to our older generation.”

Robert and Nan Kinnard marked VE Day at Castlehill House Care Home in Cradlehall.
Robert and Nan Kinnard marked VE Day at Castlehill House Care Home in Cradlehall.

In Culloden, ARTventurers Inverness organiser Linsey Macrae and family joined five neighbouring households to defy the weather and party separately.

Sandy Macaulay with Margaret Welch, Bozena Malek and Chelsea Rokoduguni.
Sandy Macaulay with Margaret Welch, Bozena Malek and Chelsea Rokoduguni.

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