Every year around this time, the Armed Forces Day flag is flown at East Dunbartonshire Council’s HQ in Kirkintilloch to mark Armed Forces Day (Saturday 27 June 2026).
The flag was raised by Provost Gillian Renwick, Dunbartonshire Deputy Lieutenant Joseph Stanfield MBE and local veteran Robert Campbell MBE, a retired Royal Highland Fusilier.
The special Union Flag will fly over the weekend in support of the commemorative event.
Provost Renwick said, “Every June we have the opportunity to publicly show our support for the people who make up the Armed Forces - serving troops and their families, veterans and cadets. And every year the Council marks this annual day by proudly flying the flag
“I am honoured, on behalf of the people of East Dunbartonshire to raise the Armed Forces flag as a show of unity and gratitude for their sacrifice and service.”
We, as a nation, continue to be indebted to those who today risk their lives in many places around the world and to the Veterans whose service we will never forget and always honour.
“I believe that the United Kingdom has the finest Armed Forces in the world – including our Reservists, Cadets and Volunteers – representing the very best that this country stands for. This is the day when the rest of us can show our patriotic support for their outstanding contribution to this country.”
In 2017, the Council signed the Armed Forces Covenant with the Ministry of Defence – a promise that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
For more information on Armed Forces Day, visit the Armed Forces Day website.
