Commemorations of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day will be viewable online for the public.
Plans to host a public parade, public concert and reception for the landmark anniversary have been put on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Proceedings will instead take place online with a video message of thanks from the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and a concert in addition to the service and silence.
Led by Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland in partnership with the Scottish Government, the commemorations will also include children and families currently learning at home.
Councillor Roddy Balfour, Highland Council’s Armed Forces and Veterans’ Champion said: “VE Day marks the end of the Second World War in Europe which was a day of great rejoicing. It was the day freedom triumphed over the forces of an evil dictatorship which had cost the lives of millions of people.
“We would normally mark VE Day with an ecumenical service held in Inverness but this is not possible due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
“We welcome the Scottish Government’s announcement today that there will be an online service of remembrance and a two-minute silence which will lead Scotland’s public commemorations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May.”