The former face of STV, Mike Edwards, has urged people to leave a gift to a veterans charity in their will during Remember a Charity Week.

The retired journalist said he has left a gift to Erskine in his will and wants others to do the same "no matter what size". 

Each year, Erskine provides crucial support to almost 1,000 Veterans and their spouses in four homes across Scotland. 

Mike, who is an Ambassador for the charity, said: "During my long career as STV senior reporter I was a regular visitor to Erskine. It was my favourite job to interview residents on anniversaries such as the Battle of the Somme. I was privileged and honoured to hear their stories and share the remarkable historical accounts with newer, younger audiences. 

"Any bequest left to Erskine is wonderful. It doesn't matter the size or scale, even 1% of your estate could go a huge distance in making the lives of residents here at Erskine so much more enriched and fulfilled. I know I have seen it first-hand. In 2018 thanks to the kindness of the late Mr Michael O'Donnell, Erskine was able to build five Assisted Living Apartments on the Erskine estate enabling Veterans to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. 

"Your gifts can also help to provide beds, specialist nurses and equipment. They allow recreational programmes to be extended to benefit all our residents. Independence is precious, legacies can help Erskine purchase physiotherapy equipment which allows greater access to mobility. 

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Glasgow Times:

"The Erskine Activity Centre, which helps support Veterans by offering them companionship and the opportunity to learn new skills, operates thanks to gifts left by supporters."

The charity provides nursing, residential, respite and dementia care, as well as offering social, recreation and training facilities to younger Veterans. 

To find out more about leaving a gift to Erskine in your will, click HERE.