Daniel Logan Laidlaw was born in Little Swinton, in the Scottish Borders, 26th July 1875, he died 2nd June 1950.

During WW1 he was known as "The Piper of Loos", the gallant Daniel Laidlaw played his pipes in "No Mans Land" until he was wounded, brave and courageous Piper Laidlaw served with the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. He received his VC from King George V, at Buckingham Palace in 1916. 

Piper Laidlaw VC is buried at St Cuthbert's Churchyard,  Norham, Northumberland.

The Ancre Somme Association SCIO (ASA SCOTLAND CHARITY) a forces charity, with the support of the Laidlaw Family, Swinton & Ladykirk Community Council, Swinton Primary School, and the people from the Village are working together to create a fitting Memorial for Piper Daniel Logan Laidlaw VC. The charity will commission a Memorial Bust and seek Heritage Funding to pay for the Bust and plinth, approx £20,000

Scottish sculptor Helen Runciman will produce the Memorial Bust.

The Community Council agreed to a Memorial Bench, Flag Poles, Planters, and gravel to enhance the area where the Bust will be placed - we need your support people, this memorial means so much to the family, it will enhance the local area and the village, the school children will be involved in the project, this Memorial will leave a legacy for future generations.

Please donate if you can, to this fantastic appeal!  

www.asascotland.org           OSCR Registered Charity SC048597