Big guns out for salute to Her Majesty

GUNNERS from 105 Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) fired a 21-gun Royal Salute at Edinburgh Castle yesterday at noon to celebrate the anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Jun 2011, 17:12 BST

Updated 3rd Jun 2011, 12:52 BST

Commanding Officer of 105 Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Huthwaite, said it was a fitting tribute to the Queen.

He added: "As ever, the troops conducting the royal salute for Her Majesty's coronation have trained hard."