Edinburgh Honors 911 Victims | Edinburgh News

0:00It's September 11th. Welcome to Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI. So, Friday afternoon, St. John's Cathedral in Edinburgh hosted a memorial service. This wasn't just any service. It marked 25 years since the September 11th terror attacks in the United States. Edinburgh was one of many cities globally joining in to remember that day back in 2001. The US consulate general in Edinburgh put this event together. We saw some key figures there, like First Minister John Swinney, the US consul general Catherine Porter, and the Lord provost of Edinburgh, Robert, Aldrich. Represented is from different faith groups were also present, showing a united front. During the service, John Swinney read from the Bible. Then, people tied ribbons to a fig tree, a symbolic gesture to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago. They also played the American National Anthem, the star-spangled banner.

1:00Reverend Dr. Scott Renny, who led the service, spoke about the deep connection between Scotland and the United States. He mentioned historical ties, like Scottish Stoamacens helping build the White House, and how these bonds have endured over the years. He also shared his personal connection to New York, having studied there and knowing people affected by the attacks. He describes September 11th as a pivotal moment in world history, noting it was the first time in a long while Americans experienced conflict. Directly on their soil, it's clear that event truly changed the world forever, and this memorial served as a powerful reminder of that.