Parachute Regimental Association Lothian Branch

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Parachute Regimental Association Lothian Branch The Lothian Branch of the Parachute Regimental Association was formed and held its first meeting in September 1988. Registered as a charity - SCO26104

Happy St Michael’s day to all of our Airborne soldiers
29/09/2026

Happy St Michael’s day to all of our Airborne soldiers

06/09/2026

Today was the 20th Anniversary of the passing of Cpl Mark Wright GC at Kajaki Dam.
Many of us Attended a very good, but sad; Memorial Service at MortonHall Crematorium; Edinburgh.
Sleep Well Mark.

30/08/2026

REMINDER!

Lothians Branch Standard will be "On Parade" at the Memorial Service for Cpl Mark Wright GC.

This will take place on the 20th Anniversary of his Death at; 1100hrs at Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh Sunday 6th September 2026.
Dress is Parade Order (Medals & Berets).

All other PRA Branches are welcome; along with their Standards.

Refreshments will follow at the Toby Tavern opposite the Crematorium.

Narrow Water Memorial
27/08/2026

Narrow Water Memorial

06/08/2026

Good Evening All,

A reminder that the next Waverley Station "Can Collection" will take place on Saturday 8th August 0900 - 1500hrs. Dress is "Parade Order" and hope to see a few of you there, either for the 0900 - 1200; or 1200 -1500hrs "Shift"

The next Branch Meeting is on Saturday 15th August at 1400hrs; followed by a "C Coy XV Swally" at 1500hrs.

A Date for your Diaries;

A Memorial Service for Cpl Mark Wright G.C, will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Edinburgh at 1100hrs on Sunday 6th September; all are Invited. I will also mention this at the Branch Meeting for those Members who are not on FB/Social Media.

🚁 WE ARE BACK! 🚁After the massive success of Airborne Forces Day 2024, the Tayside Branch of The Parachute Regimental As...
04/07/2026

🚁 WE ARE BACK! 🚁
After the massive success of Airborne Forces Day 2024, the Tayside Branch of The Parachute Regimental Association is proud to announce that Airborne Forces Day is returning to Dundee in 2026 — bigger, better and packed with even more family fun!
📅 Saturday 18th July 2026�🕚 11:00 am – 5:00 pm�📍 Riverside, Dundee
This year we’ve added FREE family fun attractions alongside our spectacular Freefall Parachute Display, stalls, marching bands, WW2 Military Vehicles, hot food and b**r tent!
What’s on offer :
* Freefall Parachute Display
* Meet the Paras Pipeband
* 4 Para Colours & PRA Standards on Parade
* Meet “Pegasus” – our Regiment Mascot
* The Scottish Military Vehicle Group & WW2 Display
* Kids Fun Fair,Free Bungie & Pirate ships Ace Community Events
* Ice Cream Van & Kids Stalls
* Hot Food, B**r Tent, Farmers Market & Stalls
* Parachute Static Displays & much more!
FREE Admission • FREE Parking • Family Friendly
A massive thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund, all our Sponsors and Partners for their incredible support in making this event possible. We couldn’t do it without you!
Come along, bring the whole family and help us celebrate our Airborne Forces heritage in style. It’s going to be a brilliant day out for everyone!
Tag your mates and spread the word! 👇
For more information: [email protected]
Construction
The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland
Scottish Military Vehicle Group
Dundee Convention Bureau
The Parachute Regiment

30/06/2026

I was watching a TV show about the Specialist surgeons in the Edinburgh hospitals last night. It was pleasing to see Patrick Addison, a former 15 Para soldier, carrying out an operation as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Good drills Mr Addison.

30/06/2026

I have been informed, by Jake Hogg of the Passing of a Former C Coy, XV Para Member; by the name of James Young.

The Funeral is to be held at Mortonhall Crematorium on Friday 10th July at 1330hrs.

Regards,

Doug (Dougie) Harris

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Branch Meets 1400 Hrs, 3rd Saturday In The Month At The Scots Guards Club, 2 Clifton Terrace
Edinburgh

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