The inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade

1,600 parade participants descended on Edinburgh in May for the very first Edinburgh Tartan Parade, with baton twirlers, 18 pipe bands, dancers, Vikings, groups and organisations. A dazzling spectacle of tartan clad people of all ages,  weaving down from The Royal Mile, through the  old streets of Edinburgh to The National Galleries was lined several deep by spectators.

The sunshine could not have bettered this memorable day, the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade.

The Rt Hon Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, with Gail Porter and Grand Marshall Kyle Dawson following.

Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge said “ We are delighted to be here for the very first Edinburgh Tartan Parade. This is Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary as a city and we hope this parade will go from strength to strength for years to come.”

A vibrant celebration of Scottish culture and heritage

Dunfermline District Pipe Band.

The parade was a vibrant celebration of Scottish culture and heritage which included a spectacular display of tartan-clad participants marching through the historic streets of Edinburgh.

From traditional bagpipers to highland dancers, this event was a feast for the senses.  The inaugural Edinburgh parade was designed to “celebrate the Scottish culture, foster community engagement, and commemorate Edinburgh’s significant 900th anniversary as a city.”

Parade lead by Piping Bairn (James Silcock).

The event also hosted the Tartan Parade Celebration Concert later that evening at Usher Hall featuring the Red Hot Chilli Pipers & Rura.

Main photo: Lindsay School of Dance.

All images courtesy of Tommy Slack/Tartan Parade Scotland.

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