On the morning of 22 May 1915, the Gretna train disaster killed over 200 men from the 1/7th Royal Scots. This new exhibition is designed to raise awareness of the crash.
The Drill Hall has been chosen for this exhibition due to its history of being the 7th Battalion’s Drill Hall, and its association with the people of Leith. 216 members of the 7th Battalion were killed during the disaster.
Central to the exhibition will be the Tree of Life which contains the names of all 216 men who were killed in the disaster. This will be supported by display boards featuring the stories of local soldiers and their families. There will also be a diorama of Larbert Station (where the soldiers originally departed from) that captures the time when the soldiers were about to embark on the troop train.
Gretna 111th Anniversary Pop-Up Exhibition runs from 18 to 23 May 2026, with free entry.
Located on Dalmeny Street in Leith, Out of the Blue Drill Hall is wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilets and ground level entry.
