A total of £55,000 is being granted to repair 12 war memorials across Scotland.

The money has been allocated from the £1 million Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund and will go towards memorials in Fife, Perthshire, the Western Isles, East Lothian, and the Highlands.

The grants range from nearly £13,000 to carry out major repair and conservation works to the war memorial in Prestonpans, and roof repair of a war memorial hall in Dairsie, down to smaller grants of around £1,300 for minor, but important repairs and necessary cleaning.

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It is believed up to 10% of Scotland's estimated 6,000 war memorials are in either 'poor' or 'very bad' condition.

Frances Moreton, Director of War Memorials Trust, said: "The centenary of World War I has so far seen communities across Scotland take advantage of this additional funding, to ensure their war memorials are in the best possible condition to mark the sacrifices of so many.

"With just two years left until Armistice Day 2018 we would encourage everyone to visit their local war memorial this Remembrance Day, check the condition of it, and get in touch with War Memorials Trust if you have any concerns. Funding is still available but projects do take time, so be sure to act now to ensure your war memorial is ready for 2018."

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