Edinburgh Tartan Parade 󠀠 󠀠

Tartan Parade Scotland is delighted with the response for the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade, that took place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the heart of Edinburgh. This exciting event brought together tartans, pipe bands, dancers, musicians, organisations, and individuals from Edinburgh, as well as across Scotland, and beyond - to celebrate the country's rich heritage, tartans, culture and inclusivity. 

The inspiration for the Edinburgh Tartan Parade stems from the successful NYC Tartan Day Parade and the ongoing collaboration between Tartan Parade Scotland and Kyle Dawson, the President of the NYC Tartan Day Parade - the Grand Marshal of this very first Parade. 

Tania Pramschufer, the director of Hand Up Events, founder of Tartan Parade Scotland (and World Fair Trade Tartan), has brought together a dedicated volunteer team to bring this new and exciting event to Edinburgh! While supported by Hand Up Events, Edinburgh Tartan Parade is a stand-alone event, independently organised and run by the dedicated team of volunteers.

The route for the Edinburgh Tartan Parade began at the iconic Royal Mile, weaving its way down Cockburn Street, continuing to Waverley Bridge, and culminating at the picturesque Mound Precinct. Attendees enjoyed a dazzling display of clan tartans, as well as lively performances from pipe bands and Highland dancers, with organisations and individuals all coming together to celebrate Edinburgh's 900 years of history and heritage, as well as its inclusivity and diversity today.

The Edinburgh Tartan Parade proudly celebrated Edinburgh's culture, community engagement, while commemorating Edinburgh's significant 900th anniversary as a city. Our vision has been to unite people in the appreciation of the beauty of tartan, both in Scotland and all around the world.