Scotland

Royal Regiment of Scotland march through Dumfries on Freedom Parade

Watch: Why are Freedom Parades important?

Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland have marched proudly through Dumfries, exercising their freedom of the town by parading through the streets.

Crowds lined the streets to watch the Freedom Parade and show their appreciation for what the soldiers do.

Parades like this are a sign of the mutual respect between the regiments and the communities they are based in and serve.

The video above explains the importance of the Freedom Parade to the military.

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