Issue - meetings

By the Lord Provost - Freedom of the City of Edinburgh on the Edinburgh Squadron of the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry

“Council:

Notes that 2021 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott and the variety of celebrations organised to commemorate this.

Notes that on 30th October 2021 the City hosted the largest civic commemorative event seen for several generations to mark the 250th anniversary.

Notes that the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry, based at Redford barracks, is formed of four Squadrons and has a rich history and role in Scotland’s past. They are formed of A (Earl of Carrick’s Own) Squadron based in Ayr, B (North Irish Horse) Squadron in Belfast, C (Fife & Forfar/Scottish Horse based in Cupar and in Edinburgh, E (Lothians & Border Yeomanry) Squadron.

Notes that the latter’s antecedent Regiments having been formed by Sir Walter Scott, protected the Lord Provost on North Bridge, formed the Reconnaissance unit for the 51^st Highland Division at St Valery in 1940 and more recently supported the SNHS.

Notes that Edinburgh Squadron has been at the forefront of the military contribution at home and abroad and has a proud and deep connection within the communities in which we live and serve.

Agrees to confer the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh on the Edinburgh Squadron of the SNIY in recognition of the above.”