The Battalion has again been asked to provide a Guard of Honour for the Lord High Commissioner prior to the Church of Scotland General Assembly worship on Sunday 21May 2017 at St Giles Cathedral.

A parade of this nature requires the highest standards and Captains are asked to select Boys who meet the requirements detailed below and return the attached form to Pollock Pavilion not later than 26th April 2017.

The parade is not suitable for first year aged Boys.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR BOYS AND OFFICERS

Uniform Boys 1999 / While the more formal blue shirt and tie (without the sweatshirt) would be preferred (additional protection from cold weather could be worn under the shirt), the blue polo shirt with the sweatshirt would be acceptable. Dark Trousers, dark socks and black shoes should be worn.
Uniform (as per 1999) worn on Company Parade nights will be acceptable. Uniform must be well cleaned and in immaculate order.
Uniform Officers / As per Brigade Regulations 1999 (no suits):
Captains, Lieutenants and Warrant Officers will wear a white Boys’ Brigade shirt with Boys’ Brigade tie, plain dark trousers, a black leather belt with chrome Boys’ Brigade buckle and plain dark footwear as deemed appropriate by the relevant officer.
Hats WILL NOT be worn by Boys or Officers.

ARRANGEMENTS

Assembly and Parade / Assemble at 8.45am at the Art Galleries at The Mound Precinct, parade will move off at 9:20am via The Mound, Northbank Street, Bank Street, Lawnmarket to High Street to arrive at West Parliament Square for approximately 9.45am
After the ceremony, parade will be in reverse down the Mound, across Princes Street to Hanover Street to St Andrew’s & St George’s West church in George Street.
After service, reassemble at St Andrew’s & St George’s West Church, march eastwards along George Street, north onto St Andrew’s Square.
The Route has still to be confirmed by Edinburgh City Council
Parade Commander / Mr Robin McLean
Parade Adjutant / Mr Robbie Sutherland

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The following wish to take part in the Guard of Honour:

RANK / NAME / AGE

……..………………………………………………………. Captain

……….……………..………………………………………. Company

TO BE RETURNED TO POLLOCK PAVILION BY 26th APRIL 2017