Tartan Parade Scotland

Tartan Parade Scotland Come join us on the Royal Mile for a vibrant celebration of Scottish culture and heritage.

3rd Edinburgh Tartan Parade on 8th May 2027 will bring together tartans, pipe bands, dancers, musicians, organisations, and individuals from across Scotland and beyond to celebrate country’s rich heritage, tartans, culture and inclusivity! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Get ready to witness a spectacular display of tartan-clad participants marching through the historic streets of Edinburgh. From traditional bagpipers to

highland dancers, this event promises to be a feast for the senses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Scotland. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Edinburgh Tartan Parade is an experience you won't want to miss!

09/06/2026

A huge congratulations to 14-year-old Cailean, who plays with Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band and the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland, for his phenomenal performance as the lone piper at Edinburgh Castle. As the front of the Parade departed from City Chambers on the Royal Mile, Cailean was playing from the Castle Esplanade at that exact moment, creating a truly special and symbolic send-off for thousands of participants taking part in the day. It was a unique moment in time, connecting two iconic locations at the very start of the Parade.

The significance of the occasion was also recognised by the Right Honourable Lord Provost of Edinburgh during his speech at the Mercat Cross, where he kindly referenced Cailean’s role in sending off the Parade. Many thanks for the wonderful shoutout and recognition of this special moment.

A special thank you to Dan Morey and the Edinburgh Castle team for helping make this moment possible.

Heartfelt thanks also to Graeme Watt, 8 Acre Films, for producing this footage and for supporting the Edinburgh Tartan Parade, alongside a fantastic team of camera operators and drone crew Captured Above Scotland 👏

What a wonderful way to mark one month since such a special day! ❤️🎶

06/06/2026

One month on from this year’s Edinburgh Tartan Parade! 💫

A different angle on the Chinese dragon dance, with colours perfectly matching on Cockburn Street. Moments like this capture the joy, connection and shared celebration that the Parade brings to Edinburgh’s streets... 🎉❤️

Many thanks to Armstrongs for sharing this wonderful clip! ✨

Can you believe it’s been almost four weeks since the 2026 Edinburgh Tartan Parade? ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿We’re still smiling at the ...
05/06/2026

Can you believe it’s been almost four weeks since the 2026 Edinburgh Tartan Parade? ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We’re still smiling at the memories of thousands of people coming together in the heart of Edinburgh to celebrate tartan, culture, community, music and dance.

To everyone who marched, performed, volunteered, sponsored, supported, and cheered from the sidelines - a massive thank you again! You helped create something truly special.

As we look back through the photographs and videos, we’re reminded that the Edinburgh Tartan Parade is about so much more than tartan. It’s about bringing people together and celebrating the connections that unite us.

Who else is already looking forward to 2027? ✨ 

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03/06/2026

A wee side stage glimpse of The Force at the Usher Hall during the Post Parade Celebration Concert🥁✨ Led by Senior Drum Major Paula Braiden, The Force is a world-class display team of champion Drum Majors, bringing energy and breathtaking skill to every performance! Absolutely brilliant! 🔥⚡

A huge thank you to Buchanan’s of Scotland for generously donating their brand-new postcard range of Scottish sweets to ...
02/06/2026

A huge thank you to Buchanan’s of Scotland for generously donating their brand-new postcard range of Scottish sweets to keep our Edinburgh Tartan Parade volunteers fuelled throughout the day! 🍬

From refreshing Iron Brew Pastilles to classic Butterscotch and indulgent Chocolate Caramels, these sweet treats helped keep our volunteer crew smiling from start to finish.

Since 1856, Buchanan’s has been crafting quality confectionery in the heart of Scotland, combining love, skill, and attention to detail in every sweet.

Thank you for helping make the day a little sweeter for the incredible volunteers who make the Edinburgh Tartan Parade possible! 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This week we’re featuring the new & its Tartan, created to mark 300 years of medical education at the University of Edi...
02/06/2026

This week we’re featuring the new & its Tartan, created to mark 300 years of medical education at the University of Edinburgh.

We have to admit, when we first saw the group approaching the Tartan Bus, our initial reaction was ‘What’s happening there?!’ Thankfully, no medical emergencies during the Parade, just the brilliant students from Edinburgh Medical School putting on a memorable display and showing off some of their skills along the route! ✨

Thank you to everyone from Edinburgh Medical School who took part and helped make the day such a success - and a special thank you to all those in the medical profession for everything you do for our communities! ❤️

We almost missed it today, but after a fair bit of archive digging (and gosh, it really did take some digging 📸📚), we ma...
01/06/2026

We almost missed it today, but after a fair bit of archive digging (and gosh, it really did take some digging 📸📚), we managed to find these three photos from a talk Diana Gabaldon gave in Edinburgh years ago!

They’re not the best photos we’ve ever taken, but they capture three moments we absolutely love!❤️

The first was Diana talking about how Outlander began: “Scotland, 18th century...” with no plot, no outline and no characters…

The second was the now rather funny question: “Have you heard of a TV show called Outlander?”

And the third was someone asking how it felt to have brought more people to Scotland than the Loch Ness Monster. 😅

Looking back now, it’s amazing to see how much Outlander has grown over the years, and how many people it has inspired to discover Scotland, its history and its stories.

We’re grateful to have witnessed even a tiny part of that journey. Happy World Outlander Day! ❤️

30/05/2026

A fantastic day at the Blackford Highland Games! ✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We loved soaking up the atmosphere with , watching the fantastic Highland dancing, spotting the giant piper roaming the grounds, and just all the action from the traditional Highland Games competitions.

Kept the original sound on these clips because the energy is just too good not to share - entertaining, authentic, and awesome! ❤️

A huge thank you to Purely Scottish Natural Mineral Water for donating so many cans of water to help keep our amazing vo...
29/05/2026

A huge thank you to Purely Scottish Natural Mineral Water for donating so many cans of water to help keep our amazing volunteers hydrated throughout the day! 💧

Emily from the Tartan Parade Scotland team made the trip to their HQ in East Lothian to collect the donation, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support.

Fresh, recyclable, and perfectly portable, Purely Scottish Water’s canned water helped keep everyone refreshed throughout the event while reducing plastic waste, making it the perfect fit for our celebration and values.

We couldn’t put on events like this without the support of brilliant Scottish businesses, so thank you once again for helping make the event such a fantastic celebration of Scottish culture, music and community spirit! ✨

29/05/2026

Such a lovely and talented group of dancers! ✨ It was a pleasure to watch Lindsay School of Dancing at the Ceilidh in the Gardens! 🎶

Lindsay School of Dancing runs classes in Laurencekirk and Stonehaven, with tuition available in ballet, tap, modern, jazz and highland dancing. Ballet classes start from age 2.

Do you recognise who’s giving us a wee wave? 👋😉 Hint: It’s the President of the NYC Tartan Parade and our very first Grand Marshal 2025! 💛

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