Homecoming Parade, Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, Ayr, - June 2016

The Lord Lieutenant took the Salute at a recent Homecoming Parade in Ayr as the Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland paraded through Ayr on their return from a recent deployment to Afghanistan. The Regiment, who have strong links to the town, were heavily involved in the training of officers of the Afghan National Army in Kabul.

The Lord Lieutenant was accompanied by the Provost of South Ayrshire, Cllr Helen Moonie, and Major General Euan Loudon during the march past.

The Lord Lieutenant then presented operational medals to four local soldiers who had played a vital role during the tour of duty during a Civic Reception hosted by South Ayrshire Council.