29 Jan 2025
Honouring the Past and Standing Against Hatred
This article covers the Holocaust Memorial Day service held at Gordonstoun School on 26 January 2025, honouring the victims of genocide and celebrating the legacy of its founder, Kurt Hahn. The event featured the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by the Association of Jewish Refugees, with reflections from the Princess Royal and Scotland’s First Minister on Hahn’s courage and enduring impact. The ceremony also commemorated the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau’s liberation, featuring the lighting of six memorial candles. Among the participants was a local Seventh-day Adventist Church minister, whose involvement reflected the Church’s unwavering commitment to solidarity, reconciliation, and the fight against hatred.