Saturday 29th of June is Armed Forces Day.

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A private and corporal of a Highland Regiment, circa 1744. The private is wearing a belted plaid in the Government tartan

Armed Forces Day celebrates service men and women past and present.

Here is some footage from the Edinburgh Armed Forces Day parade which took place this year on 22nd of June.

 

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