INVERCLYDE's Remembrance commemorations will begin next weekend.

The annual garden of remembrance service, hosted by the area's Depute Provost, Graeme Brooks, will take place at Clyde Square, Greenock, on Saturday, October 26.

A short service will be led by the Reverend Margaret Nutter, after which crosses bearing poppies will be laid by those in attendance, including representatives from Poppy Scotland and Inverclyde Council.

Members of the Greenock Sea Cadet Corps will form a guard of honour and a bugler will play to bring the service to a close.

The service is an opportunity to pay respects to the men and women killed in service over the years and supports Poppyscotland’s fundraising efforts across Inverclyde to help current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families.

The service starts at 11am and all are welcome to attend.

Following this, the Depute Provost will pay tribute to those killed in the Greenock Blitz by visiting Greenock Cemetery to lay wreaths at the memorials there.

Members of the public are also welcome to attend at the cemetery.