Edinburgh Tartan Parade

A celebration of tartan, culture, and connection

The Edinburgh Tartan Parade exists to celebrate Scotland’s tartan heritage through an inclusive, community-led cultural event that brings people together in the heart of Edinburgh. Our vision is to establish Edinburgh Tartan Parade as a globally recognised annual celebration of Scottish culture and tartan heritage, fostering community pride, cultural participation, and sustainable cultural tourism within the capital.

The response to the launch ahead of the second Edinburgh Tartan Parade was overwhelming, with registrations oversubscribed in less than seven weeks.

We were so proud to welcome pipe bands, drummers, dancers, organisations, charities, volunteers, families, tartan lovers, and visitors from near and far, alongside incredible support from spectators lining the route throughout the day.

As a non-profit initiative led entirely by volunteers, the success of the event would not have been possible without the support of the wider community, partners, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped bring the celebration to life and continue to support its growth.

Please see below for more information about the event, our aims, team, footage, sponsors, and more.