Royal British Legion Scotland

Isle of Bute branch

Support is here over the festive period.

Although our main office will be closed from the 18th Dec to 2nd of Jan, our Veterans Community Support staff will still be monitoring calls and emails. We understand this time of year can very difficult for many and help is on hand if you need it.

If you or a veterans you know needs assistance during this time please do contact us on 0131 550 1560 or email support@legionscotland.org.uk

Legion Scotland

Veterans’ Unclaimed Pensions.

The latest AFPS Annual Report published in July reveals a reduction in the number of Veterans’ unclaimed pensions. This year’s report records some 14,800 unclaimed pensions (17,100 in 2023), a 14% improvement.

However, it remains a cause for great concern that there are still almost 15,000 pension benefits that remain unclaimed, and thousands of entitled veterans could be missing out. These are the details:

Anyone serving after April 1975, now aged 60 or over, could have an Armed Forces Pension if they served for two years or more.

The pension is not paid automatically, and veterans must apply to Veterans UK using AFPS Form 8, or call 0800 085 3600 for information.

Our new PatronWe are extremely proud and honoured that His Majesty King Charles III has been confirmed as our new patron.

Last year 1,013 Immediate Need Grants were awarded to individuals to help with a wide range of needs. For more information and more statistics see our latest 2022-2023 report

Home | PoppyscotlandWe are committed to supporting our Armed Forces community in Scotland. Find out how you can get involved in this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal or how you can get help. Behind them. Always.

Financial support | PoppyscotlandFinancial difficulties can happen to anyone. If they happen to you, we're here to help.

Remembering Kosovo: 25 years onThis year we mark the 25th anniversary of the end of the war in Kosovo and the service of our armed forces in the NATO peacekeeping force, KFOR, with an event in June.

We look forward to welcoming all Armed Forces personnel who served with NATO’s KFOR mission – and/or their families, to join us for the service. To register to attend, please complete the registration form.

Veteran cards application service is now open,

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Our office, shop and military museum are located at 8 Dean Hood Place to the rear of St Paul's church.

If the flag is flying we are open, a warm welcome and a hot brew await inside.