#Sosabweekend’26 – Commemoration of General Stanisław Sosabowski in Scotland

20/08/2026
Events

The Consulate General of Poland in Edinburgh invites you to the annual events commemorating Gen. Sosabowski and the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade, which was formed in 1941 in the Scottish region of Fife. The ceremonies are organised together with many Polish and Scottish partners.

Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh, Mirosław Sycz, said for British Poles: „As every year in August, we commemorate General Stanisław Sosabowski in Scotland, the founder of the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade. I would like to remind you that the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade consisted mainly of young volunteers and soldiers selected for their physical fitness – most were men in their twenties and thirties. They had their dreams and plans for the future… yet, far from Poland, they were ready to sacrifice their lives for the motto: “For our freedom and yours.”

Today, we owe them above all our remembrance, respect, and commitment to the values for which they fought.”

Cllr. Jim Leishman, Provost of Fife, previously said: „In Fife we are very proud of our historical links with General Sosabowski and Polish Armed Forces that assisted allied troops in defence of our country in the Second World War. This has resulted in a lasting legacy of links between Fife and Poland. Many Polish nationals settled in the area after the War and there is still a strong Polish community here.”

The story of General Sosabowski and the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade is an excellent example of the joint operations of Polish and British armed forces during World War II.

Programme:

Friday, 28 August 2026

11 AM – 11:30 AM

Largo War Memorial and gen. Sosabowski commemorative plaque wreath laying ceremony. You can reserve your spot here

KY8 6DHLundin Links, Fife

11:40 AM – 12 PM

The Largo Cemetery – lighting candles at the graves of Sosabowski’s soldiers. You can reserve your spot here.

North Feus, Upper Largo, Leven, Fife KY8 6ERUpper Largo, Fife

Saturday, 29 August 2026

11 AM – 11:30 AM

Falkland Memorial wreath laying. You can reserve your spot here.

KY15 7DJFalkland, Fife

7:30 PM – 10 PM

Scottish Polish ceilidh. You can reserve your spot here.

Bennochy HouseKirkcaldy, Fife

Sunday, 30 August 2026

10:30 AM

The General Sosabowski Race – Leven, Fife

Join the organisers for a race to follow in the footsteps of the soldiers of General Stanislaw Sosabowski, who trained in the local area and around Fife prior to Operation Market Garden and other battles of the Second World War. For children and adults. Fee £5.00 to pay here.

The race will be an out & back course on the beach (firm sand) between Leven and Lundin Links.

12:00 PM

Presentation of trophies to the winners – The Royal British Legion Scotland Leven Branch

North Street, Leven KY8 4LX

1 PM – 2:30 PM

Parade from Royal British Legion Leven to the Leven Memorial Garden, Leven Promenade & Sosabowski Memorial & Leven Memorial wreath laying.

1pm: Parade from Royal British Legion Leven to the Leven Memorial Garden

1.30pm: Leven Promenade & Sosabowski Memorial & Leven Memorial wreath laying

2pm: Sosabowski Polish School Glasgow choir performance

Reserve your spot here.

PromenadeLeven, Fife

British Poles are the media patron of the events. We warmly invite everyone to attend these exceptional commemorations. Bring your friends and family – let’s pay tribute to Gen. Stanisław Sosabowski and the 1st Independent Polish Parachute Brigade and help preserve our Polish history in the UK!