Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week with flag raising ceremony

A flag raising ceremony will take place on Monday, 23 June at Inverness Town House to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week which culminates in Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June 2024.  Armed Forces Day flags will be raised on buildings and landmarks around the country including at Inverness Town House and Highland Council’s Headquarters at Glenurquhart Road.

On Saturday 28 June at 13.45, there will be an Armed Forces Day Parade led by the Inverness Royal British Legion Scotland Band which will march from the Eastgate Centre, through the High Street to Inverness Cathedral for a Drumhead service supported by the Inverness Military Wives Choir.

Provost of Inverness and Area, Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair said: “This is a chance for us to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from serving personnel to service families, veterans, and cadets.

“This flag raising ceremony is an opportunity to recognise the work that our Armed Forces do to protect our country and show our deep appreciation for their service. They would not be able to undertake their role without the incredible support of their family and friends. I am delighted to have been asked to take the salute on Saturday along with Wing Commander S Spence and David Sutherland CBE”.