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By Leanne Murray

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Boyle beach
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ROSEISLE beach is set to be part of an Oscar-winning director's project to mark those lost in the First World War.

The Moray Firth beach is one of 30 locations across the UK and the Republic of Ireland chosen to be part of film director Danny Boyle's Armistice Day commission project.

The project, called Pages of the Sea, is urging the public to gather on beaches for an informal, nationwide gesture of remembrance of those who died.

It will include a large scale portrait in the sand of a war casualty with a connection to the local community

The National Theatre of Scotland is leading the project across Scotland on November 11 and have partnered up with Findhorn Bay Arts for the event at Burghead.

Jackie Wylie, artistic director and chief executive of the National Theatre of Scotland, said: "The First World War had a devastating impact on Scotland, with tens of thousands of young lives lost and many more forever altered.

"Our nation has an enduring and emotive connection to the sea and our beautiful coastline has seen many come and go throughout history.

"Pages of the Sea will create an artistic tribute, both personal and communal, through art, words, pictures and stories, acknowledging all those who left our shores during the war.

"As a theatre without walls, the National Theatre of Scotland welcomes this poignant opportunity to help bring communities together in this fitting act of remembrance.

"We would like to thank our partners, Findhorn Bay Arts, for their invaluable support of this special project."

Moray residents are being asked to take part in a workshop ahead of the event which will take place at Forres Town Hall on November 3 at 2pm.

Also, as part of the project Scottish poet Carol Ann Duffy has been asked to write a special poem.

The artistic director of Findhorn Bay Arts, Kresanna Aigner, said: "It's a great privilege to have this project come to Moray and for local people of all walks of life to have the opportunity to reflect and participate in this unique remembrance event here on Roseisle beach.

"Findhorn Bay Arts works to bring creativity, people and place together and Pages of the Sea epitomises this ethos in what is sure to be a remarkable and emotive experience."

The work is commissioned and produced by 14-18 NOW, the UK's arts programme for the First World War centenary.

The public are also invited to an online gallery of casualties of the war with the opportunity to say a personal goodbye to someone on November 11.

Anyone can also add pictures of their loved ones to the online portal at www.pagesofthesea.org.uk


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