Quintinshill rail disaster remembered

A memorial service was held at Stanwix Cemetery in Carlisle this morning to remember two victims of the Quintinshill disaster

Train driver Francis Scott and fireman James Hannah, who were both from Carlisle, were killed in Britain's worst ever rail crash near Gretna Green one hundred years ago.

The memorial service was organised by Carlisle City Councillor Paul Nedved and was something Rev Keith Teasdale thought was important.

A memorial service is being held at Stanwix Cemetery in Carlisle this morning to remember two victims of the Quintinshill disaster who're buried in the ground.

Train driver Francis Scott and Fireman James Hannah were both killed in Britain's worst ever rail crash. The service begins at eleven am.

Descendants of the soldiers that died in Britain's worst rail disaster 100 years ago gathered today at the cemetery where the men were laid to rest.

Around 1000 people were at the service in Edinburgh today to remember the victims of Quintinshill. Jenny Longden reports.

Descendants of the men that lost their lives in a rail disaster in Gretna 100 years ago have gathered to pay their respects at a cemetery in Edinburgh, where many of the victims are buried.

The 22nd May 2015 marks the centenary of the Quintinshill train crash in Gretna, in which 216 members of 1st/7th (Leith) Battalion The Royal Scots were killed or died in the aftermath.

The Royal Scots Association (for former members of The Royal Scots), supported by members of the 1st, 2nd and 6th Battalions of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, the descendant Regiment of The Royal Scots, are holding the commemoration at Rosebank Cemetery.

The granddaughter of a survivor of the Quintinshill rail disaster Susan Hughes said her grandfather went on to fight in Gallipoli.

Ms Hughes said: "He went straight on to fight but said it was worse than anything he saw in battle."

John Edward, the great-grandson of a victim who died at Quintinshill, has said the disaster "wasn't really talked about" by his family.

Princess Anne is at Stormont Village Hall in Gretna Green for a special poetry reading to mark the centenary of Britain's worst train crash.

Her Royal Highness spoke to locals and viewed a display highlighting the disaster at Quintinshill.

She told one local man she was shocked at how little is known about the 1915 crash, which killed more than 200 people.

Princess Anne has arrived at Gretna for the commemoration service marking the 100th anniversary of the Quintinshill rail disaster.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has arrived at Gretna Green for today's service marking the centenary of the Quintinshill rail disaster.

A parade is currently forming at the memorial cairn ahead of the official commemorative service, which begins at 11am.