Veterans and families to attend VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

A first poppy is installed by Chief Yeoman Warder, Rob Fuller at the Tower of London which will form part of a larger display throughout the London landmark to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

Second World War veterans will be among those attending a special concert for Scotland’s national commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Scotland’s Salute: VE80 concert takes place on Tuesday evening at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, two days ahead of the anniversary of VE Day on May 8, which marked the end of the the war in Europe.