 Skydivers, bands and WWII veterans were at the event |
Thousands of ex-servicemen and their families have gathered in Perth to mark the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Spectators were entertained by bands including the Royal Scots Association, the Royal Marines Scotland from Rosyth and 12 British Legion Bands.
The event also celebrated the Royal British Legion Scotland being awarded the freedom of the city.
Earl Haig, whose father established the Royal British Legion in 1921, attended the commemoration.
He was presented with a cask and scroll by Lord Provost Bob Scott.
The Lord Provost said: "Perth has a long established and strong link with the Black Watch and the former 51st Highland Division.
Service of Remembrance
"Because of our involvement with the military over the years, it was thought appropriate for Perth and Kinross to take this significant move to present the freedom of the city to the Legion and to align it with the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the D-Day Landings."
 Perth has a long connection with the armed forces |
Crowds were entertained by a parachute descent by four members of the regimental freefall parachute team, the Golden Lions, and a fly past by two Tornado F3 jets based at RAF Leuchars. The 51st Highland Regiment also participated in a March on the Guard of Honour, which the Lord Provost and Earl Haig were invited to inspect.
Following the ceremony, a parade of servicemen marched into the city centre.
On Sunday, a Drum Head Service of Remembrance and wreath laying ceremony will be held at the 51st Highland Division Memorial on the North Inch at 2130 BST and a commemorative concert will be held in the City Hall at 1800 BST.
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