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Dundee’s affiliated daring class ship’s crew remember those fallen
10 November 2025
On November 9, the Dundee City Council and members of the public were joined by Royal Navy personnel from HMS Duncan, HMS Scotia and the Royal Marine Band Scotland to remember those that gave their lives for a better tomorrow.
Sailors and reservists marched from Dundee High School to St Mary’s Parish Church, accompanied by the Royal Marines Band. A two-minute silence was observed before nominated personnel laid wreaths outside at the Garden of Remembrance.
Laying on behalf of HMS Duncan and her ship’s crew was navigator Lieutenant Domenic Hogg who said: “The ship’s company of HMS Duncan is incredibly proud of our affiliation with the city of Dundee, and we are always met with a warm and heartfelt welcome whenever we visit. It is a true honour for us to stand alongside the people of Dundee to remember and pay tribute to the brave sailors, soldiers, and airmen who made the ultimate sacrifice. For me personally, having studied and graduated in this proud city, it is especially poignant to return on this day and take part in its Remembrance ceremonies.”
After the ceremony and wreath laying, the Royal Navy parade led individuals inside St Mary’s for a church service.
HMS Duncan has a formal affiliation with the city of Dundee since it’s construction and is a bond that was celebrated by the Royal Navy and Dundee when the ship was commissioned.
After the service, selected personnel made their way to Dundee Law for an additional wreath laying. Royal Marine Reserves (RMR) Scotland and the Commanding Officer of HMS Scotia, Commander Kirk Macrae, were among those to lay additional wreaths.
Commander Macrae commented, “As the Commanding Officer of HMS Scotia, it is a profound honour to represent the Royal Navy and Maritime Reserves at this year’s Dundee Remembrance Service. Dundee holds a special place in the heart of the Royal Navy, with our strong and enduring affiliation to this historic city. Our Maritime Reserves, including Tay Division and the RMR Dundee attachment, are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the community in paying tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served before us.
“We are also a strong advocate in supporting the HMS Unicorn 'Lead the Lift' campaign, preserving this iconic symbol of our shared maritime heritage for future generations. Together, we remember and honour the fallen, ensuring their legacy continues to inspire us all." He continued.
In addition to HMS Duncan’s affiliation to Dundee, she is also named after the 1st Viscount of Duncan, Admiral Adam Duncan of Dundee, whose bold and clever warfare tactics defeated the Dutch Fleet at the Battle of Camperdown. She is the seventh ship to bear the name.
HMS Duncan is the sixth of the Daring Class Type 45 Air Defence Destroyers, and one of the most advanced warships in the world. First constructed by BAE Systems Surface Fleet in January 2007, Duncan was later launched at Govan in October 2010.
In March of 2015, HMS Duncan sailed from Portsmouth for her maiden deployment where she spent nine months working closely with allies in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Gulf to protects merchant shipping and the wider British interests within the region.