The U.S. Embassy in London and the Consulates General in Edinburgh, Belfast, and Hamilton will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 to observe Independence Day (July 4). Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 6.
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- U.S. Consulate Edinburgh reposted🎆 On this historic 250th birthday, we celebrate the values that continue to guide us: liberty, equality, and opportunity. From all of us at U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the United Kingdom, we’re grateful to share these ideals with friends around the world. #Freedom250
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🇺🇸 @SecRubio: “As we commemorate 250 years of independence, I call on our allies and embassies around the world to join us in celebrating the American principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Happy Independence Day, and may God bless the United States of
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An incredible ending to our celebration of 250 years of American independence. Thank you to everyone for joining us to celebrate!
00:00 - U.S. Consulate Edinburgh repostedFor two and a half centuries, the United States has been defined by courage, spirit, and an enduring belief in freedom. On behalf of @POTUS @realDonaldTrump, my wife, Harriet, our entire family, and @USAinUK, thank you for joining us to celebrate America and our special
- U.S. Consulate Edinburgh repostedHarriet and I are delighted to welcome friends and partners from government, business, culture, defense, diplomacy, and more to Winfield House for this special Fourth of July Grand American Jubilee. The U.S.-UK relationship has never been stronger, and it's wonderful to celebrate
We were happy to host students from @CofC today. It was great to have the chance to share a little about what American diplomacy looks like on the ground in Scotland.
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A nation built on courage. 250 years later, the story continues. 🇺🇸
- U.S. Consulate Edinburgh repostedFor 250 years, the American flag has flown as an enduring banner of courage, sacrifice, and freedom. Today, we’re proud to put Old Glory on full display at the State Department in Washington as we celebrate 250 years of America. 🇺🇸
00:00 - U.S. Consulate Edinburgh reposted.@UnderSecPD Sarah Rogers has been doing great work to highlight the importance of protecting and advancing the right to freedom of expression across the world. I met with her to discuss how we can continue to work together to defend this foundational freedom here in the UK.
- It was a pleasure to meet today with John Devine, incoming acting head of @ScotGovUSA. We look forward to working together to strengthen the economic, commercial, and people-to-people ties between Scotland and the U.S.
- U.S. Consulate Edinburgh repostedThe U.S. Embassy in London and the Consulates General in Edinburgh, Belfast, and Hamilton will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 to observe Juneteenth. Normal operations will resume on Monday, June 22.
- U.S. Consulate Edinburgh repostedDiscussed strengthening U.S.-UK financial cooperation, deepening capital markets ties, and supporting innovation to drive jobs and economic growth with Miles Celic, CEO, and Matthew Allen, Chair of the U.S. Market Advisory Board, of @TheCityUK.
