Thousands Watch As Troops Mark Freedom Of West Lothian

More than 200 members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland have marked the unit's freedom of West Lothian.

Thousands lined the streets to see pipers, drummers and the band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland as they paraded through Linlithgow.

The event also marked the centenary of the local battalion's return from the Russian Civil War in 1919.

For 2 SCOTS' Fusilier Darryl Hornby, it was his first time taking part in the parade, he said he felt "proud" to be taking part: "It makes me proud to be from this area because 100 years ago, where it all started, [the parade] has been going on every year since."

Warrant Officer James Stirling, Parade Regimental Sergeant Major, explained the challenges that go into organising the parades: "After day one I would say we got it together and then the next few days were relatively easy.

"It's a challenge getting people into one location."

The regiment was granted the freedom of West Lothian in 2011 as a mark of respect from the community.

The parade coincides with the 100th anniversary of the return of the Linlithgow-based battalion of Royal Scots from the Russian Civil War.

Which has now been amalgamated into the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The good weather and enthusiastic support made it a day to remember for the soldiers who participated.