Crowds lined the streets of Aberdeen to pay homage to the Armed Forces community.
More than 1,000 serving military personnel, veterans and cadet force personnel gathered in the heart of the city on Saturday to mark Aberdeen’s Armed Forces Day.
Participants marched the length of Union Street as eagle-eyed spectators watched the display unfold before them.
Local pipe bands created a memorable soundtrack to the parade by playing traditional Scottish music.
Armed Forces personnel dressed in their best attire and cadets representing the Royal Air Force, the Army and the Navy marched with pride through the city to commemorate the work of their fellow comrades both at home and abroad.
Several vintage military vehicles also formed part of the 90-minute parade; setting off from Albyn Place before coming to a halt at Castlegate.
As the parade passed the Town House, the Lord Provost of Aberdeen David Cameron, in his role of His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, took the salute alongside representatives of the Armed Forces.
Pictures taken during the event show spectators beaming as scores of personnel march past dressed in their best attire.
Scores of people lined the street to fave their Armed Forced Day flags and watch as the parade passed by.
Mr Cameron hailed the event as a success, saying: “It was wonderful to see so many people of all ages, line Union Street to show their support for everyone taking part in Aberdeen’s Armed Forces Day parade.
“The waving of our very own Aberdeen Armed Forces Day handheld flags, around 2,000 were handed out to spectators, looked great as the Armed Forces, past and present, made their way along Union Street to the magnificent sound of the massed pipes and drums.
“This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for spectators from every generation to pay tribute to, and thank, our serving Armed Forces, veterans and cadets.”
What is Armed Forces Day?
The parade comes just seven days after the nation marked Armed Forces Day.
The annual spectacle provides an opportunity to show support for those who make up the Armed Forces community, ranging from troops to service families, veterans and cadets.
Celebrations traditionally start with a flag-raising ceremony, as the Armed Forces flag is raised to full mast on buildings and at famous landmarks across the UK.
A host of parades and events draw the crowds each year as individuals lend their support to those fighting on the front line.
