HUNDREDS of Sauchie residents turned out over the weekend to mark 100 years since the end of World War One.

On Saturday, Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church hosted the local choir, which sang songs soldiers would have enjoyed during the War.

Then, on Remembrance Sunday, almost 200 people marched and gathered at Sauchie War Memorial to lay wreaths and fall silent in tribute to all the soldiers lost while defending their country.

Craig Miller, community manager at Sauchie Community Group, took part in Saturday's musical event and was impressed by the turnout.

He told The Advertiser: "There was about 100 people in attendance at the Church on the day.

"It was very good and it was quite a moving event.

"We sang different songs that soldiers from that era would have sang or performed.

"It was so nice to be part of an event that brought people together to remember all those who sacrificed their lives in order to protect our freedom.

"It was also great to be taking part in an event that was one of many - it made you feel part of something bigger."

Craig was also one of almost 200 people who ignored the rain and marched to Sauchie War Memorial on Sunday.

He said: "Sunday's ceremony was very good, but the weather was horrific.

"Actually, I think the weather added to the day because standing in the rain for 20 minutes was nothing in comparison to the sacrifice of the soldiers and the conditions they fought in."

Councillors, cadets, musicians and more all braved the weather and paid their respects at the moving event.

Keith Turner, Sauchie's Armistice Service organiser, said: "The weekend gave Sauchie an opportunity to come together through various events to remember the sacrifice that our soldiers made in World War 1 and the wars and conflicts since.

"It is important that we always pay tribute and remember those who fought to protect our freedoms.

"We will always remember them.”