# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beyond the Poppy: The Life and Legacy of Lady Dorothy Haig - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Step into the fascinating history of Lady Haig's Poppy Factory and its visionary founder, Lady Dorothy Haig.About this EventOpened in Edinburgh in 1926 to ensure Scotland had its own supply of Remembrance Day poppies, the factory quickly grew beyond its initial purpose. Discover how Lady Haig's entrepreneurial spirit led her to create workshops that employed disabled Scottish veterans, making everything from toys to leather goods. Learn about her hands-on approach, from driving the sales van across Scotland to bringing an elephant to the factory for publicity. This lecture explores the inspiring story of a woman who not only founded a vital institution but also dedicated her life to the welfare and employment of our veterans.In the beginning, the poppies were made by two ex-servicemen, a pair of scissors and some tissue paper. Now a team of 34 disabled ex-servicemen and women manufacture all items for the Scottish Poppy Appeal. They also manufacture 25,000 wreaths for the patent company, The Royal British Legion and manufacture and sell commercially thousands of wreaths, Remembrance symbols, long stem poppies and other items. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/beyond-the-poppy-the-life-and-legacy-of-lady-dorothy-haig/100001577197473099 - **Event Categories**: workshops, remembrance-day - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh - **lat**: 55.9563511 - **long**: -3.1979 - **full address**: The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beyond the Poppy: The Life and Legacy of Lady Dorothy Haig - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/20e535dd9210a42a3aacd2f4ffec3d211d3f7ae187456a0f9303b071d2fa052f-rimg-w800-h450-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1758882810 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beyond the Poppy: The Life and Legacy of Lady Dorothy Haig being held? - **A:** Beyond the Poppy: The Life and Legacy of Lady Dorothy Haig takes place on Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 08:30 pm at The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beyond the Poppy: The Life and Legacy of Lady Dorothy Haig? - **A:** Beyond the Poppy: The Life and Legacy of Lady Dorothy Haig is organized by Royal Scots Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beyond the Poppy: The Life and Legacy of Lady Dorothy Haig is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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