Aberdeen’s MPs have urged people living in the city to visit the graves of those who died during World War I to honour their sacrifice.
Dame Anne Begg and Frank Doran both visited Commonwealth War Graves in their constituencies yesterday to mark the centenary year of the conflict.
The politicians are working alongside the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, a body that maintains the graves of the 1.7million Commonwealth servicemen and women who died during both world wars.
The aim is to provide a greater understanding of the scale and magnitude of the conflicts and the impact they have had on society today.
Miss Begg, Aberdeen South, visited Allenvale Cemetery, next to the River Dee, where she was joined by Daniel Montgomery, contingent commander from the Robert Gordon’s College Combined Cadet Force.
Mr Montgomery has spent years researching war casualties from his school and has identified the location of 90% of the graves and memorials of their young men.
Miss Begg said it was important that young people learn about the stories of those who lost their lives.
“Working with local groups and students gives us all an opportunity to explore how we would like to secure this legacy for generations to come,” she said.
Mr Doran, Aberdeen North, visited the Trinity Cemetery off King Street, St Peter’s Churchyard at Old Aberdeen and John Knox Churchyard, Mounthooly.
He said: “Many thousands of Aberdonians were amongst those who served in World War I, many of whom lost their lives as a result.
“In what is the centenary year of the start of the conflict, we must not be allowed to forget the sacrifice made by our ancestors.
“It is crucial that the lessons of history are not forgotten.”