ROYAL SALUTE AT EDINBURGH CASTLE

Gunners from 19th Regiment Royal Artillery (The Scottish Gunners) will fire a 21-Gun Royal Salute at Edinburgh Castle on Monday, 1st July at 2.35 pm to mark the arrival of Her Majesty The Queen to the City of Edinburgh for Royal Week.

The Royal Salute complements the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse when Her Majesty accepts the ceremonial keys to the City of Edinburgh.

Commenting on the Salute Commanding Officer of 19th Regiment Lieutenant Colonel John Oldroyd said:

"The Regiment is honoured to be firing the Royal Salute at the Castle to mark Her Majesty’s arrival in Edinburgh for Royal Week.

“The Royal Salute provides a great occasion for The Scottish Gunners to display their professionalism and pride in conducting such an honour in the nation’s capital city.”

The Reviewing Officer will be Brigadier Paul Harkness, Commander 51 (Scottish) Brigade.

Music will be provided by The Band of The Parachute Regiment, and the Pipes and Drums of the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada who are on a visit to Scotland.

Monday, 1st July is Canada Day.

The Castle Guard will be provided by 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS).

Picture: Alan Rennie