Contact: taysidepra@gmail.com for event enquiries
For any queries about your visit to Dundee, email tracy.duncan@dundeecity.gov.uk
About Airborne Forces Day 2026 Scotland
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We are extremely grateful for the generous support and help we receive from our sponsors and partners. Thanks to all involved in bringing us together for Airborne Forces Day 2026 Scotland.
Sponsors & Partners
Tayside Branch PRA are hosting Airborne Forces Day Scotland 2026 in Dundee. It will be taking place on Saturday 18 July 2026. Below is a brief outline of the plan, more details will be added here as we go on. Keep an eye out for future announcements.
Register your Interest: complete the form here to register your interest
"What manner of men are those who wear the maroon red beret?
Firstly they are all volunteers, and are then toughened by hard physical training.
As a result they have that infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from physical well being.
They have jumped from the air and by doing so have conquered fear.
Their duty lies in the van of battle, they are proud of this honour and have never failed in any task.
They have the highest standards in all things, whether it be skill in battle or smartness in the execution of all piece time duties.
They have shown themselves to be as tenacious and determined in defence as they are courageous in attack.
They are, in fact, Men apart - Every Man an Emperor."
Field Marshall Mongomery of Alamein
We hope you bring your family and explore the various attractions on offer in Dundee.
Please use as much or as little of the information links as you need to make the most of your stay. The information below has been especially tailored to your event with the aim of making your visit to Dundee and the region as easy as possible. Using the links below you can find the most relevant information to help you plan your trip.
Please mark your calendars, and we look forward to sharing further details soon.
| Cultural Tour of Dundee | Exclusive Offers 2026 (coming soon) |
All information in the Cultural Tour of Dundee correct at the time of filming (filmed 2024).
Plan of Events - Friday 17 July 2026
12:00 onwards
Welcome Reception at St David’s Veteran’s hub.
In the evening, as always, the bar will be open up to midnight, there will be food laid on and karaoke!
Location: 86 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4EL | Find on Google Maps
Plan of Events - Saturday 18 July 2026
Saturday 18 July 2026 ABF Scotland Day
11:00 – Opening parade
11:20 - Lord Provost Welcome
11:30 - Lord Provost officially opens AB Forces Day Scotland 2026
17:00 ABF Scotland closes
The Official Parachute Regiment Association Dinner Dance 2026
19:00 onwards
Venue: Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee | Ticket price: £60.00 per person
Our evening event offers: Scottish piper will greet you on arrival, three-course meal with wine, live music from a local band and DJ.
Register your interest to attend the official dinner dance.
Once we receive your form, the organisers will be in touch to confirm your registration and provide you with details on how to pay.
Plan of Events - Sunday 19 July 2026
11:00 onwards
Farewell reception at St. David’s Veterans Hub
Register for the PRA Dinner Dance 2026
Please complete the short form below to register your attendance at the Dinner Dance at the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee on Saturday 18 July 2026.
Discounted Flights to/from Dundee with Loganair
Loganair is offering up to 30% off flights to visitors travelling to/from Dundee from London Heathrow (LHR), Sumburgh (LSI) and Kirkwall (KOI) Airports for this event.
Please book at Loganair.co.uk before 20 July 2026, quoting promotional code ‘AirBorne2026’ at the time of booking, for travel between 16 - 20 July 2026.
Visit Loganair to book (link opens in new window)
GreenSkies
Launched in 2021, GreenSkies is Loganair’s sustainability initiative, which sets out how the company will achieve its ambitious target of becoming net zero by 2040. One part of the initiative is a small mandatory charge as part of every fare; with funds then invested in internationally accredited carbon offset schemes to take the same amount of carbon out of the atmosphere that each flight produces. While the carbon offsetting programme is the first step, Loganair have also been engaging with leading aerospace and technology companies to ensure we can have the systems we need to achieve our carbon-neutral goal.
Travel Made Easy Guide
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All information in the travel guides correct at the time of filming (filmed 2024).
Read our Travel Made Easy Guide (link opens in new window) on how to get to Dundee from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Airport, including coach travel to Dundee.
Book your Accommodation
We have arranged discounted rooms at the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee (subject to availability). To book these rooms, please visit the Apex booking link, quoting code 'TPRA25' at the time of booking.
For a variety of hotels and B&B’s close to the city centre, view our Accommodation Guide (link opens in new window).
Getting around Dundee and MixMap Dundee Tourist Map
Getting around Dundee
Get active out and about in Dundee city. A compact city bursting with places of interest, history, and things to see, it is so easy to get around.
Dundee’s active travel routes in and around the city have been developed over the last few years with a key objective to encourage active travel through walking, cycling and public transport, and deploy sustainable alternatives to decarbonise transport. Visit Dundee.com website and find out more about Our Walkable City.
MixMap is a friendly, easy to use, locally produced Dundee map for tourists showcasing the colourful range of independent businesses, attractions and places of interest in Dundee and Broughty Ferry.
We want to help you make the most of your time in our city. Discover great little shops, welcoming restaurants, immersive attractions with MixMap The Dundee Tourist Map.
Eat and Drink Dundee
Download "eat & drink Dundee" brochure (pdf leaflet)
Courtesy of Dundee-One City, Many Discoveries
Illustration lovingly created by local illustrator, Laura Darling @darlingbyname
We are extremely grateful for the generous support and help we receive from our sponsors and partners. Thanks to all involved in bringing us together for Airborne Forces Day 2026 Scotland.
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