Armed Forces Day 2025

City of Glasgow College was proud to host Glasgow’s Armed Forces Day 2025 at our Riverside Campus on Saturday, 28 June—a powerful day of remembrance, recognition, and community connection.

With George Square unavailable due to redevelopment, the College stepped up to welcome the city’s flagship civic event, led by Glasgow's First Citizen, Lord Provost Cllr Jacqueline McLaren, held in partnership with the Glasgow 850 celebrations. The day brought together veterans, serving personnel, members of the public—and our own students and cadets—for an uplifting afternoon that honoured the dedication and service of our Armed Forces. 

The event featured a lively programme of activities, including family-friendly attractions, Armed Forces information stands, and stirring musical performances from the West of Scotland Military Wives Choir and Swing Sensations big band.

Honorary Royal Navy Captain Paul Little, Principal and Chief Executive of City of Glasgow College, and Deputy Lieutenant for City of Glasgow, said:

“Hosting Armed Forces Day 2025 was a tremendous honour for our College—not just as a civic partner, but as an educational institution. It was a day full of pride, community spirit, and learning, and one we were delighted to be part of.”

Students played an active role throughout the day, gaining valuable hands-on experience in event support, media production, hospitality and public engagement. We are especially proud of Louis Dalziel, who filmed and edited a video capturing the highlights of the event, with additional filming support from Aiden Earley.

This memorable occasion offered a unique opportunity for our students to connect with Glasgow’s wider community and to learn by doing—contributing meaningfully to a civic celebration of national significance.

City of Glasgow College is committed to supporting events that bring people together, celebrate service and sacrifice, and provide real-world learning opportunities for our students.