In pictures: Edinburgh Castle royal salute
Gunners from 105 Regiment Royal Artillery marched onto the Mills Mount Battery before firing a 21-gun Royal Salute.
Commenting on the Salute Commanding Officer of 105 Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Chris Huthwaite said:
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Hide Ad“105 Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) is honoured to be firing a 21-Gun Royal Salute today, as the nation begins its tributes on this unique year, celebrating Her Majesty’s 60th Anniversary Accession to the Throne.”
In London a 41-gun salute was carried out in Hyde Park and a 62-gun salute at the Tower of London.