Armed Forces Day 2026 in Edinburgh will take place on Saturday 27 June 2026. The Royal Scots will provide a contingent in the parade and all are encouraged to join the march or for refreshments and entertainment afterwards.
The parade will form up at Charlotte Square outside Bute House at 1000 and will step off at 1030. The parade will follow a route along the south carriageway of George Street passing a saluting dias at the Assembly Rooms. On arrival at St Andrew Square there will be a short address and a programme of entertainment, charity stalls and refreshments.
Those taking part should assemble on the north side of Charlotte Square by 1000.
Timings for the event are as followed:
1000 Parade to be at Charlotte Square ready for form up
1015 Parade forms up Charlotte Square
1015 Charity stalls open within St Andrew Square
1030 Parade steps off from Charlotte Square
1045 Parade arrives in St Andrew Square & moves into position for speeches
1050 Speeches
1100 Refreshment Area Opens
1100 Entertainment starts
Approximately 1430 Last Act finished
