DESPITE dreich weather, people in Alva showed up in large numbers on Sunday to mark 100 years since the end of The Great War.

A poignant service in the parish church in honour of those who lost their lives was followed by a parade which marched to the town's war memorial.

There, people gathered and watched as wreaths were laid, tributes paid, and a two-minute silence was held.

Lynn Cameron, an Alva Community Council member, attended both events on the day.

She told the Advertiser: "We started off at Alva Parish Church and there were certainly a lot of people in there.

"In the church there were silhouettes signifying missing soldiers, and I think it was quite good to have them represented.

"There were hand-knitted poppies in a display in the church too – with tags that had the names of some of those that were lost during the War attached to the poppies.

"But, after that, even more people joined us when we came out to go to the memorial."

Lynn was moved by the sheer number of people who turned out to pay their respects, and the seriousness with which they treated the occasion.

She said: "I can't guess the exact number of people there, but it was certainly a lot.

"The rain was pretty heavy by the time of the parade, but everyone still turned out with respect and dignity and stood silent.

"In the parade there were wreath and flag bearers, representatives from various associations, council and community council reps, the British Legion, Scouts and Guides.

"I think it was with reverence that people were there – they were all showing their respect.

"There was a lot more people there than in previous years, since it marked 100 years since the end of World War One."