IRVINE residents gathered on Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in various wars and people who continue to serve the armed forces.

Depute Provost John Sweeney attended the parade and service in the town.

Greenwood Academy representatives at the serviceGreenwood Academy representatives at the service (Image: Stewart McConnell) The Irvine parade assembled in High Street, led by Irvine Pipe Band. It then arrived at the war memorial for a service led by David Whitelaw and made its way to Irvine Old Parish Church, where a service was held.

People attending the service heard from preacher, Rev Alec Wark, that in the 70s, interest in the First and Second World War appeared to be dipping as the conflicts seemed quite long ago.

(Image: Stewart McConnell) On Armistice Day, Monday, November 11, at 11am there was a service and two minutes’ silence at Watson Memorial Garden, off Burns Street.

Pupils at Irvine Royal and Greenwood Academy also showed their support for veterans who gave their all in conflicts around the globe.

Provost Anthea DicksonProvost Anthea Dickson (Image: Stewart McConnell) They attended the Remembrance Day ceremony in Irvine to show their understanding of the sacrifices made.

North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson, who paid her respects in Largs, said: “Every year, people from towns and villages across North Ayrshire stand together to acknowledge the sacrifices that have been made – and are still being made – by those men and women in our armed forces.”