Glasgow Marks Armed Forces Day 2025 with City-Wide Events

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Glasgow will observe Armed Forces Day 2025 with a series of events showcasing the city's appreciation for the UK's Armed Forces. Despite the absence of the traditional civic event in George Square, due to redevelopment, the city will continue its tradition of raising the Armed Forces Flag to mark the start of Armed Forces Week on Monday 23 June. The flag will be hoisted above the City Chambers at 10:30 am, with the Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren, welcoming senior representatives from each of the Armed Forces. A community event at the City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus will take place from 12 noon to 3 pm, featuring information stands, family-friendly activities, refreshments, and opportunities to meet serving personnel and veterans.

Key Takeaways:

  • Glasgow will host a special event at the City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus on Saturday 28 June to mark Armed Forces Day 2025.
  • The event will feature information stands, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to meet serving personnel and veterans.
  • The city will raise the Armed Forces Flag above the City Chambers at 10:30 am on Monday 23 June to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
  • The Lord Provost of Glasgow will welcome senior representatives from each of the Armed Forces at the flag raising ceremony and standing parade.
  • The Lord Provost will also meet the ships company of HMS Glasgow, the Royal Navy's newest Type 26 City-class frigate, and attend an event at HMS Dalriada, the Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit based in Govan.
  • The event at City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus is free and open to all, offering a chance to learn more about the Armed Forces and their role in national life.
  • The Lord Provost will officially open a new shipbuilding facility at BAE Systems in Govan, named the Janet Harvey Hall, and attend an event at the facility.

Statistics:

  • 23 June: Date when the Armed Forces Flag will be raised above the City Chambers to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
  • 28 June: Date of the Armed Forces Day event at City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus.
  • 10:30 am: Time when the Armed Forces Flag will be raised above the City Chambers.
  • 12 noon to 3 pm: Time when the event at City of Glasgow College Riverside Campus will take place.
  • 2025: The Royal Navy's newest Type 26 City-class frigate, HMS Glasgow, was officially named on May 22, 2025, at BAE Systems' Scotstoun shipyard.

Sources:

  • Glasgow Council
  • UK Government
  • www.armedforcesday.org.uk