Earl Haig Gardens houses disabled ex-soldiers and their families since World War I. The settlement was built on Salvesen family land. The Duke also saw where King George V planted a tree, though weather sadly destroyed that tree long ago.

Then, he visited Davy and Kathleen’s home, where they have lived for 25 years. Davy, aged 68, served in the Royal Highland Fusiliers for 23 years. He worked with Lothian & Borders Police for 18 years after.

Service-related disabilities now affect him. Davy now guides tours at Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory, also making wreaths. He has worked there for 13 years.

Davy and Kathleen enjoyed hosting the Duke and were happy he saw their home. Security and peace mean a lot to them; Veterans Housing Scotland provides this for them. They handle everything and offer great support to all. Davy and Kathleen love their home very much.

Veterans Housing Scotland helps disabled veterans. The charity’s Chief Executive is Kevin Gray. He said they were thrilled to host the Duke and he admires Earl Haig Gardens’ design. This was the second settlement they built way back in 1919, with the goal to support those veterans in need.

The organization likes to share its history and the Duke has a strong connection to veterans. He learned about their work, and the veterans were delighted to meet him too. It was definitely a memorable event for everyone.

Lord Salvesen set the first stone in 1919. He chaired the Scottish Veterans Garden City Association, now Veterans Housing Scotland. Field Marshall Earl Haig opened the gardens in 1921. Stone markings honor local sons who died in service, including the Salvesen family.

Earl Haig Gardens houses disabled ex-soldiers and their families since World War I. The settlement was built on Salvesen family land. The Duke also saw where King George V planted a tree, though weather sadly destroyed that tree long ago.

Then, he visited Davy and Kathleen’s home, where they have lived for 25 years. Davy, aged 68, served in the Royal Highland Fusiliers for 23 years. He worked with Lothian & Borders Police for 18 years after.

Service-related disabilities now affect him. Davy now guides tours at Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory, also making wreaths. He has worked there for 13 years.

Davy and Kathleen enjoyed hosting the Duke and were happy he saw their home. Security and peace mean a lot to them; Veterans Housing Scotland provides this for them. They handle everything and offer great support to all. Davy and Kathleen love their home very much.

Veterans Housing Scotland helps disabled veterans. The charity’s Chief Executive is Kevin Gray. He said they were thrilled to host the Duke and he admires Earl Haig Gardens’ design. This was the second settlement they built way back in 1919, with the goal to support those veterans in need.

The organization likes to share its history and the Duke has a strong connection to veterans. He learned about their work, and the veterans were delighted to meet him too. It was definitely a memorable event for everyone.

Lord Salvesen set the first stone in 1919. He chaired the Scottish Veterans Garden City Association, now Veterans Housing Scotland. Field Marshall Earl Haig opened the gardens in 1921. Stone markings honor local sons who died in service, including the Salvesen family.