King and Queen joined by Scottish soldiers complementing 25th anniversary of Scottish Parliament

Soldiers based in Scotland have helped mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament with their ceremonial presence. 

The King and Queen left the Palace of Holyroodhouse with a Guard of Honour provided by the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

They then made their way to the entrance of Parliament with musical accompaniment from The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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Earlier in the day, the Crown of Scotland left Edinburgh Castle under escort from a Half Guard of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) and a Half Guard of F Company Scots Guards.

This was led by the Pipes, Drums and Bugles of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland and The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The Escort to the Crown passed the War Memorial at the City Chambers, each Half Guard giving 'Eyes Left'.

As the procession arrived at Parliament, soldiers from both the SCOTS DG and Scots Guards lined the route.

VIPs at the event included Commander 51st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland, Brigadier Jody Davies.

Throughout the day, Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Scots Guards took up guard at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle, respectively.