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Kirsty Paterson

Double royal celebration in Falkirk bar as whisky decanter raffled on Coronation day

It was a double royal celebration on Saturday as a special whisky decanter was raffled on Coronation day to raise funds for a local war memorial.

The Provost of Falkirk was joined by Councillor James Kerr in Aitken's Bar, Manor Street, Falkirk, to make the draw for the decanter commemorating the birth of Princess Beatrice.

Provost Robert Bissett, formerly chairman of Bainsford War Memorial Association, thanked Aitken's Bar for helping to raffle the decanter and also donating two bottles of wine.

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A bottle of whisky to commemorate the birth of Princess Beatrice was raffled on the day of King Charles' coronation. (Submitted)

Provost Bissett said: "It is of significance that we are making the draw on the day of the Coronation of King Charles. The decanter was donated to the Bainsford War Memorial Association by a family who has the utmost respect for those who serve. So we are grateful to the family for the donation.

"I hope whoever wins the raffle enjoys the prize either by keeping it or drinking the whisky! Every penny of the £375 that has been raised will be used wisely to promote remembrance through education."

Bainsford War Memorial was officially unveiled last June to remember 226 men who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.

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