Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association Freedom Of The City of Liverpool Parade

The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association has been awarded the city's highest civic honour, The Freedom of Liverpool.

The organisation which has been supporting veterans for more than 90 years, has been granted admission to the Freedom Roll of Associations and Institutions in recognition of their contribution to the city.

The occasion was marked with a parade through the city centre, followed by a special service at Liverpool Parish Church.

The association was started in the 1930s to provide help to former service personnel after World War One.

The first Chairman, Lt Col Donald Farmer VC MSM, used his connections to assist his members, helping some find work during the depression and raising money to provide financial support for others.

Working alongside other military charities, they provide social activities and welfare assistance, honouring the work of Captain Noel Chavasse VC and Bar MC - one of only three men to receive the Victoria Cross twice.

Major Roy Boardman, Chairman of the Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association, said: “I and my fellow members of the Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association are grateful to the City of Liverpool for granting this honour to our Association.

“It is so gratifying to know that the work that the Association has done, and continues to do, to support our members together with the contribution we make to the life of the City, has been recognised in this way.”