Success for Island war memorials

Following a recent inspection of War Memorials in the Highlands and Islands area by the Royal British Legion, two Memorials in Lewis have been voted top of their section.  The Memorial at Garrabost in Point was voted top in the ‘Small Communities with Gardens’ section.  The Memorial is described in the inspection as ‘outstanding’.  One of the other particular features which really stood out for judges was that the Memorial was constructed using stones from the homes of those who are named on the War Memorial.

The Memorial at Baile na Cille, in Uig came in first place in the section ‘Satellite without Gardens’.  It was desribed as being in ‘immaculate condition’ and ‘obviously well looked after by the local Committee’.

“Point and Uig”

This was the first time that the Lewis Branch of the Royal British have taken part in this competition and fourteen island memorials were submitted for inspection.  One of the aims of the Royal British Legion Scotland is to perpetuate the memory of those lost through conflict and the war memorials are a symbol of the ultimate price which any person can give for his fellow.

The Memorials at Point and Uig have been entered into the National Competition,  the results of which will be announced shortly.

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