Thousands of people turned out in Aberdeen today to show their support to servicemen and women past and present.
More than 1,000 representatives and veterans from the Army, RAF and Royal Navy marched side by side down the city’s main thoroughfare to mark Armed Forces Day.
The procession, which included massed pipes and drums and vintage military vehicles, started its journey from Albyn Place at 11am, before heading down the length of Union Street.
Spectators lined the street to show their appreciation and as the parade passed the Town House, Lord Provost and Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeen George Adam took the salute alongside retired Lieutenant General Sir Peter Graham, representing the Gordon Highlanders, Lieutenant Colonel Paul Binnie, Commanding Officer at Aberdeen Universities Officer Training Corps, Wing Commander Joan Gilbert-Stevens, representing the RAF, and Lieutenant Colonel Richard Parvine, of the Royal Marines.
Mr Adam said: “Aberdeen’s Armed Forces Day parade gives our citizens the chance to show their support and gratitude to serving servicemen and women and veterans.
“We appreciate the self sacrifice of these men and women and it is a real honour to take the salute as they pass by the Town House.”
Hundreds of similar events have taken place across the UK in the past week, marking the sixth annual Armed Forces Day.
Gatherings ranged from parades to parties, with the main focus on the national event in Stirling on Saturday.
Tens of thousands, including Prime Minister David Cameron and First Minister Alex Salmond, flocked to watch the parade from the Esplanade of Stirling Castle through the streets of the historic city.
Princess Anne took the salute on behalf of the Queen as 400 service personnel, 1,200 veterans and 200 cadets passed by.
Among those marching in Stirling were soldiers from The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, who recently returned from Afghanistan.
It was the first in a series of homecoming parades taking place across Scotland this week to celebrate their return.
Yesterday a battalion contingent of around 450 soldiers marched through the streets of Inverness and tomorrow, they will parade through Aberdeen, leaving Albyn Place at 12.30pm and making their way towards Aberdeen Town House.