23-06-2025
Edinburgh city centre road closures as veterans march for Armed Forces Day
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Edinburgh is set for the return of the Armed Forces Day parade, with road closures in place.
The celebrations kick off at 10am on Saturday, June 28, with around 400 members of the Armed Forces gathering in Charlotte Square. The procession will head down George Street towards St Andrew Square.
The Highland and Lowland Bands of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, the Royal British Legion Scotland and Association's Standards and Veterans will be in attendance.
Vintage military vehicles will also be on display throughout the day, with guests able to see kit and equipment used by Armed Forces over the years.
A spokesperson for Poppy Scotland said: "Serving personnel, veterans and their supporters will parade through St Andrew Square in Edinburgh this weekend at a special event being held to celebrate Armed Forces Day.
"The celebrations will start from 10am on Saturday, June 28, as the annual procession of around 400 members of the Armed Forces community will assemble in Charlotte Square, led by 10 vintage vehicles from the Scottish Military Vehicle Group."
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Dr Claire Armstrong, OBE, Chief Executive of Legion Scotland, said: "Armed Forces Day on Saturday follows on from Monday's event (June 23) when the Armed Forces Day flag was presented to the Depute Lord Provost Lezley Marion Cameron, and raised above Edinburgh's City Chambers with pride to honour military personnel past, present and future.
"We hope you can come along and help us celebrate the Armed Forces community in our capital city in style, whilst also learning about the valuable work of charities Legion Scotland, Poppyscotland and many more."
