The sound of familiar voices coming together for a special cause will fill Inverness Victorian Market next weekend as the city’s Military Wives Choir prepares to honour Scotland’s veterans through music.
The choir will perform on Saturday 14 November 2026, from 11.30am until 12.30pm, as part of the first Erskine Big Sing, bringing an hour of music, remembrance and community spirit to the heart of the Highland capital.
Shoppers and visitors are invited to enjoy the performance near the market’s Food and Drink Hall, with the occasion helping raise funds for Erskine Veterans Charity.
The event forms part of a wider initiative taking place across Scotland, with choirs and singing groups joining together during the Remembrance period to recognise the contribution and sacrifices of former servicemen and women.
Money raised in Inverness will support the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North in Forres, which has already become an important part of life for hundreds of veterans across the region.
Since opening in December 2024, the centre has welcomed more than 1,000 members, providing opportunities to make friends, take part in activities and rediscover the sense of belonging that comes from shared experiences.
For many former members of the Armed Forces, adjusting to civilian life can mean leaving behind the close friendships and camaraderie that shaped their years of service.
The Forres centre offers a place where those connections can be rebuilt, surrounded by people who understand the experiences and challenges of military life.
Michael Parkes, Fundraising and Development Manager North at Erskine Veterans Charity, said:
“There is something incredibly powerful about bringing people together through music, particularly at this time of year when we remember the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.
“We are absolutely delighted to have the Inverness Military Wives Choir supporting our first Erskine Big Sing.
“Their connection to the Armed Forces community makes this a particularly special occasion, and I am sure their performance will strike a chord with everyone who comes along.
“For many veterans, leaving the Armed Forces can mean losing the friendships and sense of belonging that were such an important part of their lives.
“Our Activity Centre in Forres helps bring that back, providing a place where veterans can find friendship, support and a community that understands them.
“We are hugely grateful to the choir and the Victorian Market for getting behind us.
“We hope the people of Inverness will come along, enjoy some wonderful music and help us continue making a difference to the lives of Scotland’s veterans.”
The Inverness Military Wives Choir has a particularly close connection to the Armed Forces community, making its involvement a fitting tribute to those who have served and the families who have supported them.
With the Victorian Market providing a welcoming setting for the occasion, the performance promises to offer a moment of reflection alongside the enjoyment of live music.
The Erskine Big Sing takes place near the Food and Drink Hall at Inverness Victorian Market on Saturday 14 November, between 11.30am and 12.30pm.
Visitors are encouraged to come along, enjoy the music and support the charity’s continuing work with veterans across Scotland.
To find out more about Erskine Veterans Charity’s work, please visit www.erskine.org.uk, follow them on Twitter @ErskineCharity, or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ErskineVeteransCharity
To donate directly, please visit www.erskine.org.uk/donate
