Veterans march through Keith

VETERANS and serving members of the Armed Forces marched through Keith.

The last Armed Forces Day hosted by Moray Council saw around 150 serving personnel and many veterans take part.

There were also Moray Air Training Corps Cadets and Moray Sea Cadets in the parade, which was led by the RAF Lossiemouth Pipes and Drums.

Crowds turned out in Mid Street and Reidhaven Square to pay tribute to the forces.

The convener of Moray Council, Councillor Allan Wright said: "We are here to recognise and mark the contribution made to our lives by members of the armed forces and especially those at the RAF and Army bases at Lossiemouth and Kinloss."

The salute was taken by the Lord Lieutenants of Banffshire and Moray, Claire Russell and Grenville Johnston.

Mrs Russell said people should remember the "immense courage and selfless sacrifice" of all those who have served their country over the years.

ATC padre, Paul Baker, closed the ceremony with a formal prayer.

For a picture special from Armed Forces Day in Keith see the Banffshire Herald on Friday.

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