Hundreds lined the streets to see Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association parade through the city centre.
Traffic was temporarily halted on the Strand today as the parade made its way from Exchange Flags to Castle Street, James Street, and on to Liverpool Parish Church. It came after Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association were granted the Freedom of Liverpool.
Brothers David, 69, John, 73, and Stephen Halvorsen, 65, from Dingle, were among those to take part in the parade today.
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Stephen told the ECHO he felt proud to see the organisation granted the freedom of the city, while David said it's been "amazing" to be part of it together with his brothers.
David added: "It's amazing, especially when our families get together and reminisce. We're never going to march again as just the Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association."
Major Roy Boardman, Chairman of the Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association, said: “I and my fellow members of the Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association are grateful to the City of Liverpool for granting this honour to our Association.
“It is so gratifying to know that the work that the Association has done, and continues to do, to support our members together with the contribution we make to the life of the City, has been recognised in this way.”
Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Roy Gladden, said: “The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association has provided more than 90 years of service to former service personnel and is a deserving recipient of the Freedom of Liverpool.
“Their role in providing welfare, benevolent and social support to ex-soldiers is absolutely crucial and should not be underestimated. They are part of the rich tapestry of organisations in Liverpool who do so much to support others.
“I am delighted to be conferring admittance to the Freedom Rolls of Associations and Institutions as a mark of the city’s gratitude for their work.”
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