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Edinburgh Castle Hosts Lone Piper to Mark 80th Anniversary of VJ Day
Edinburgh Castle fell silent today as the haunting sound of a lone piper echoed across its historic battlements, marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day — the day Japan surrendered, bringing the Second World War to an end.
The commemoration, held at dawn, honoured the sacrifices of those who served in the Far East campaign, often referred to as the “forgotten war.” The single piper, dressed in full Highland regalia, played a lament as the Union Jack was raised above the castle’s esplanade.
Veterans, dignitaries, and members of the public gathered to pay tribute, with many laying wreaths in memory of the tens of thousands of British and Commonwealth troops who fought in the jungles of Burma, on the seas of the Pacific, and in the skies above Asia. For many, the solemn ceremony was a reminder of the terrible cost of war and the enduring duty to remember those who never returned home.
Scottish First Minister and military representatives delivered brief speeches, emphasising the importance of ensuring future generations understand the scale of sacrifice made in the closing stages of the war. “VJ Day marked the end of the most devastating conflict in human history,” one official remarked. “But for those who served in the Far East, it also marked recognition after years of fighting in conditions of unimaginable hardship.”
Across the UK and Commonwealth, similar acts of remembrance are taking place, from church services to moments of silence. But the lone piper at Edinburgh Castle, silhouetted against the dawn sky, stood out as a poignant symbol of Scotland’s enduring role in remembrance.
For surviving veterans and their families, the 80th anniversary carries an especially heavy weight. With their numbers dwindling, many expressed gratitude that the nation continues to honour their sacrifice eight decades on.
As the last notes of the lament faded into the morning air, the crowd bowed their heads. The silence that followed seemed to bind past and present, echoing the words inscribed on so many war memorials: We will remember them.
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