The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Jubilee enjoyed in right royal fashion
Angus communities joined together for a Montrose celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The town’s historic Mid Links hosted a packed Sunday afternoon of entertainment.
And it saw all ages come together to join the party.
Angus Lord Lieutenant Pat Sawers said the event highlighted all the good in the area.
She spoke of her pride in being the Queen’s representative in Angus on the occasion of 70 years of Her Majesty’s reign.
Deans Park, Scott Park and Butterfly Park enjoyed a full programme of displays, entertainment and activities.
More than 300 crowns created by Angus primary pupils decorated the trees in the parks.
Montrose Town Band warmed up the crowds for the start of the celebration.
And it began with a grand parade of Anguswide Legion Scotland members, Guides, Scouts, Boys’ Brigade, Army and Air Cadets.
They were led by local pipe bands.
The Lord Lieutenant said: “Today we have the opportunity to join together and celebrate with family and friends in a fun-filled extravaganza, which showcases the very best Angus has to offer.
“Sincere thanks must go to our main sponsor Montrose Port Authority. Other sponsors include Seagreen and many Montrose businesses who have championed the event in many different ways.”
And she paid tribute to event organiser Robina Addison for her “unwavering dedication” as one of Angus’ Deputy Lieutenants.
“Robina, along with her husband Norman Fiddes, have both worked tirelessly to make this jubilee celebration a huge success,” said the Lord Lieutenant.
“Thank you also to all the volunteers who have given up their time to make today a reality.”
The packed programme included music from the Scottish Police and Community Choir, Montrose Academy choir and Borrowfield Beats with its Makaton choir.
Highland dancing schools from Forfar, Montrose and Brechin performed.
And former World Champion Highland Games athlete Bruce Aitken led a children’s workshop.
Angus Farmers’ Market, craft and other stalls plus a teddy bears’ picnic were all part of the event.
The celebration was compered by well-known local figure Joe Wishart.
And a plaque was unveiled at the town cenotaph to mark the donation of a tree from Montrose Legion as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy.