1,000 Pubs Across the UK, Including 20 in Scotland, Offer Limited-Edition Glasses for the Poppy Appeal

How often have you taken a pint glass home from a pub after a night out? This year you are being encouraged to, to support the Poppy Appeal.

How often have you taken a pint glass home from a pub after a night out? This year you are being encouraged to, to support the Poppy Appeal. A thousand pubs across the UK, including 20 in Scotland, will be offering drinks in limited-edition commemorative glasses.

In partnership with The Royal British Legion, Marston’s has launched new poppy-themed glasses aimed at raising funds for veterans during this year’s campaign.

Starting October 26th, pint and half-pint glasses will be available for purchase at 1,175 Marston’s pubs nationwide, including 20 in Scotland.

Credit: Royal British Legion 

In Edinburgh you can find yours at the Old Colliery on Old Dalkeith Road. 

Pint glasses will be priced at £2.50, while half-pints will cost £2, with all profits going directly to The Royal British Legion.

The glasses can be bought empty or filled with a drink to enjoy on-site before taking them home.

These poppy glasses are part of Marston’s month-long initiative to honour veterans, featuring various awareness and fundraising events throughout the country, from community breakfasts to live music.

Traditional pin-on poppies will also be available for purchase.

The Royal British Legion is the UK’s largest charity focused on the Armed Forces, boasting over 180,000 members.

The Poppy Appeal is launched each year to raise funds for The Royal British Legion in advance of Remembrance Sunday, with donations providing crucial support to the community.