ON the night the Scottish Parliament paid tribute to all those who died in the First World War serving Scotland, a centenarian has shared images of a roll of honour book which includes five relatives who also fought.

The book was created by Reverend Andrew Hunter of the Kirkton United Free Church in Carluke, South Lanarkshire, who served alongside the troops in France in 1915. He compiled the roll to honour the courage of the 123 church men who served, 23 of whom did not survive.

Included in the roll of honour are the names and photographs of five members of the family of 101-year-old Janie Stewart. Brothers Wilson, Andrew and William Brooks were Stewart’s uncles, while Alexander and Robert Brooks were her cousins. All survived the war and returned to Carluke. Stewart said her prized copy was gifted to her uncle Andrew “in recognition of his service in the Great War”.

Reverend Iain Cunningham, minister of Kirkton Church, said: “The book produced at the end of the First World War is a thoughtful and respectful memorial to the 123 young men from Kirkton who answered the call to serve.

“There can be no doubting the immense courage demonstrated by the people of Carluke, especially by so many young men during those years of conflict.

“Nor should we ever underestimate the enormous price that was paid by the whole community, not only in loss of life, but also in long-term injury, pain and grief.”

At Holyrood, the names of all who died serving Scotland were projected on to the parliament facade.