Celtic cross commemorates Scottish World War One poets

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A memorial to Scottish World War One poets has been unveiled in Edinburgh's Makars' Court.

The granite Celtic cross is designed to ensure that the "poetic words and warnings of war will echo into another century".

The cross recognises the bravery and sacrifice of the poets and the work they left behind through their words.

The country has been remembering the fallen this month, 100 years on from the end of WW1.

Period	23 Nov 2018 → 2 Dec 2018

Title BBC Celtic cross commemorates Scottish World War One poets
Country/Territory United Kingdom
Date 2/12/18
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-46318885
Persons Neil Douglas Roderick McLennan

Title	BBC Celtic cross commemorates Scottish World War One poets
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	2/12/18
URL	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-46318885
Persons	Neil Douglas Roderick McLennan

Title Celtic cross commemorates Scottish World War One poets
Country/Territory United Kingdom
Date 23/11/18
URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-46318885
Persons Neil Douglas Roderick McLennan

Title	Celtic cross commemorates Scottish World War One poets
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	23/11/18
URL	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-46318885
Persons	Neil Douglas Roderick McLennan