In pictures: Armed Forces Day in Scotland

The flag is raised at City Chambers in Edinburgh for Armed Forces Day. Picture: Hemedia

SCOTLAND is this week honouring the dedication of military personnel past and present in a series of events marking Armed Forces Day.

Towns and cities across the country are holding parades, civic receptions and flypasts to celebrate the contribution of thousands of veterans as well as those currently serving.

Edinburgh flew the official Armed Forces Day flag above its City Chambers today after it was escorted down the Royal Mile by the National Standards of the Royal British Legion Scotland and presented to the city’s Deputy Lord Provost Deidre Brock.

She said: “This city has a long and proud tradition of supporting the Armed Forces and today we have raised the flag above the City Chambers to serve as poignant reminder of all those who have fought on our behalf.