PEEBLES stood to attention on Saturday as the 238 men and one woman from the town who died during World War One were remembered.

The names of the fallen were carried aloft along the High Street by children from the town's three primary schools.

They were joined by the Royal Regiment of Scotland mascot, Cruachan IV, as well the Ex-Servicemen's Pipe Band and uniformed groups associated with Peebles.

And on completion of the Remembrance Parade, the children joined community choir InChorus on the steps of the Parish Church for a musical tribute to the people of Peebles who endured war a century ago.

Major John Currie, who was part of the organising committee, told us: "The Remembrance Parade delivered a strong message that those who made the ultimate sacrifice won't be forgotten.

"The children were marvellous - they have been doing projects on the First World War in their schools, and they were all aware of the significance of each of the names they carried.

"I'd personally like to thank all of the organisations who came out to support the parade, to InChorus who were brilliant and also to the people of Peebles who turned out in such large numbers."

Hundreds of supporters lined Peebles High Street for the unique commemoration.

And, for once, the unpredictable Cruachan IV was on his best behaviour as he led the march towards the Parish Church Steps.

Royal British Legion Standard Bearers along with members of the Lothian and Borders cadets also marched with military precision in time to Peebles Ex-Servicemen's Pipe Band.

But it was the symbolism of the town's youngest generation carrying the names of those who didn't get to grow old that will last with most who witnessed Saturday's parade.

Major Currie added: "The whole idea of Saturday's Remembrance Parade was to raise awareness of the centenary of end of World War One and the cost it had taken on Peebles.

"With such support as we received by the children and people of Peebles, I think we managed that."