UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland’s first Stolperstein memorial in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2026. The brass memorial, installed outside the former St Stephen’s Church building, honors Jane Haining, a Scottish matron who died in Auschwitz in 1944 after refusing to abandon Jewish girls in her care. McNeill joined representatives from the Church of Scotland, Edinburgh Jewish community, and author Mary Miller for the event. The memorial, unveiled in November 2025, commemorates Haining’s bravery during World War II. McNeill emphasized the importance of remembering Holocaust victims and rejecting hatred. Quotes from attendees highlighted the significance of Haining’s legacy as a symbol of courage and compassion during wartime persecution.
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