20th anniversary Scottish Parliament - Escort to the Crown - Scots Guards, Royal Mile 2019 [4K/UHD]

Saturday 29th June 2019 saw the 20th anniversary of The Scottish Parliament.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was in town for Royal Week, staying in Holyrood Palace.
The Crown of Scotland was taken from Edinburgh Castle by luxury limo guarded by The Duke of Hamilton and The Scots Guards.
The Scots Guards P&D played the 20 minutes from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile to The Scottish Parliament Building.
Due to Heilan Laddie being blocked in 240 countries (why?!) I have had to remove that song from the VT .. sorry.
I have done a Directors Cut with commentary version of this event here: • 20th Anniversary Openi...
This version has all of the footage of the day, as the commentary overcomes the zealous ContentID copyright system.

[@VonSchpam]

*The Queen:* Someone fetch my hat for me. Rioght Lads! You heard her majesty, strike up the pipes, we're going for a walk.

[@cernanwinterfox85]

The best part is, if you've ever seen The Queen talking about Her crown, it's totally believable She would refer to it as such.

[@YvonneWilson312]

@LaMortEtLamour That speech she reads out is entirely written for her by the Government of the day. She is reading out their agenda. She might privately disagree with every word of it. But she would never show it.

[@YvonneWilson312]

@LaMortEtLamour I don't need an example. It is a weekly audience and it is a courtesy. The Prime Minister of the day, whoever it is, meets the Queen each week that Parliament is sitting and briefs her on what is happening. Her Majesty is wise and well-versed in diplomacy and she would be able to convey much with a raise of the eyebrows, but she cannot really influence the business of Government. To do so would be unconstitutional.

[@specialunit0428]

@@YvonneWilson312 She does have some power. She told Tony Blaire that all nuclear release orders must be signed by her as he tried taking control.

[@gordonclark5013]

I feel sorry for the the Royal family because they couldn't settle their difference. Unlike ordinary people it's kept private but the gutter press make living off their problems 🙄 😒 🙃 😑 😴

[@WolfieRich1]

I've always loved the saying "If you ever hear bagpipes on the battlefield, you better hope they're beside you and not in front"

[@yuniyonson]

Great comment!

[@shanewaterman4125]

Personally, I prefer the saying the Germans came up with...... Wenn du den Dudelsack hörst, weißt du, dass du gefickt bist! Which, roughly translated, means..... If you can hear the bagpipes, you know you're f****d!!!!!!!!

[@shanewaterman4125]

@El Bearsidente that saying comes from WW2, not The First World War. It is said it's from the North African campaign when large numbers of the Afrika Korps were taken prisoner by one of the Scottish regiments - much to their relief. Maybe apocryphal, but it's also suggested that members of the LRDG took a piper with them to make the Germans think a while regiment of kilt-wearing psychos were about to attack them. The drone of the pipes carries on the wind far more in the desert than across no man's land on the Somme...

[@sonofdurin8044]

TardisMechanic those bagpipers are subjects to the English... so...

[@Ess666]

Mainly because Scottish regiments were always sacrificed first

[@mrjockt]

It didn’t matter which branch of the military you served in, whenever the pipes started to play everyone stood that little bit straighter and marched that little bit more proudly.

[@serenitybackgroundmusic1053]

From Los Angeles, thank you for sharing this video of such a time-honored and unique cultural and historic traditional. And God bless Scotland.

[@johnthomas2485]

Always makes me think about this poem we read in school (USA, 11 or 12 years old, was 7 or 8th grade here.) laurasprairiehouse.com/music/all-the-blue-bonnets-are-over-the-border/

[@mrjockt]

Many years ago when I was doing my trade training at RAF Halton we used to march from the accommodation area to the workshops, most mornings we could hear the Apprentices brass band playing tunes as they marched down from their accommodation, but once a week they had their pipe band leading them, on those days you could see everyone marching alongside you brace up that little bit more, even the non-Scots admitted that they felt themselves march a bit taller listening to the pipes.

[@jimmyboynottknown7713]

@Philip Kirschner talk straight and direct to the point, wtf is that supposed to mean. Man bought milk shop going, i mean come on just say it

[@annetnedelec1313]

Aaaawww bless ya!

[@ellicooper2323]

Anyone else watching some of the fabulous architecture they are passing?

[@thomasw.glasgow7449]

it's the old town , new town is further north , the earth they dug out after making the new town was what made the mound , the big car park in front of the Castle and runs the royal mile right up ti the front of the castle , after it's moat was drained , many moons ago , aye !

[@steveduncan9256]

I've travelled the world and the best architecture is in Edinburgh

[@maconescotland8996]

Edinburgh is sometimes referred to as "The Athens of the North" because of it's architecture etc.

[@sapien82]

@@steveduncan9256 did ye miss Glesga then aye ? there is more architerctural variety in Glasgow than Edinburgh

[@mugshot749]

Don't let the ceremonial uniforms fool you, these are some of the most awesome fighting men in the World.

[@SternenruferinPatchouli1]

the guns are locked and loaded!

[@henkhgcivieladvies1125]

Mugshot , that is the problem in this world. It is nessesary they flight fit pur lives

[@redsox2187]

The thought of underestimating these men, has never crossed my mind...

[@garethtoal6678]

Scotland the brave. Greetings from Northern Ireland

[@leighduff1060]

Alba ghu brah

[@Jacobito1977Mid]

it never ceases to amaze me the sound of the bagpipes, it is really amazing. Thanks for sharing it with the world. Greetings from Merida, Mexico

[@kennethflores93]

Israel Burgos to think Iberian highland tribes had elements of the bagpipe before going to war especially the war of succession where the almoravids fought and instituted a monarchy

[@alexshulha9236]

Unite to your words from Ukraine!)

[@meltedelevator]

Scottish myself here im happy other countries enjoy our culture

[@julvadas]

Greatings

[@gogreen3895]

Bagpipers, drummers, camerawork, happy crowd, official photographer running about, and incredible brickwork. Thank you.

[@nicholaspash522]

My father is from Scotland and my wife is English,went to Scotland the last time I was visiting my wife’s family,felt so connected and proud of my Scottish heritage!

[@DAVEAPPLE1]

The pipes make me feel so proud to have Scottish ancestry, also very proud to have a military family.... My grandfather was 144th RAC in WW2, supported the 51st Highlanders and loves the Pipes, loves marching to them.... The British Army, best in the world...!! Thank you all for your service and sacrifice...

[@camptube7621]

Real patriots all over the world will never forget him sir.

[@Krushtak]

"Is that the Queen?" No the crown is just going for a drive.

[@JimRamsayJWR]

It wasn't the Queen as HM Queen Elizabeth was coming up the hill!

[@juliepoppy1021]

Its not the English crown - Scottish would not have that happening.

[@encomunismo]

An "Empire" for tourists.

[@juliepoppy1021]

@Telive Qwenton I sure am, but I come from the Earl of Bantry Bay's family . We call it the crown going for a drive.

[@juliepoppy1021]

@Telive Qwenton It is just the crown going for aa drive and when I know that what the fuck are you commenting on you dropped on your head baby that never had a role in life in general.

[@barryjacobs8524]

What a beautiful sound. I was born in uk and I still get tingles every time I see and hear this spectacle. So proud.

[@MM-wz5lk]

Is it annualey . Every year?

[@paulschutt1812]

As a Canadian soldier in the first gulf war we served alongside the Scots Guards as guards in a pow camp that held 11,000 Iraqis in a camp built for 8.000, outstanding soldiers!

[@cooliglmaoo8740]

thank you for ur service from australia. my grandfather fought in the scottish seaforth highlanders during ww2 i heard in canada they still have a seaforth highlander regiment?

[@donaldyeung9658]

I read it as "In the first Boer war" and I was like 'is this man over 140 years old?' too much history for me

[@paulschutt1812]

@@cooliglmaoo8740 yes its in Victoris BC i think

[@MultiCatulo]

Highlands. Brave warriors, gentle men, kind ladies. Long life for Schotish people!

[@josecarlossobreira2130]

Long live Scotland, from Sobreira, in Brazil.

[@northmen90]

long life !

[@user-ri5fg2px6x]

Long live Scotland from Kyiv Ukraine

[@williamdrybread8925]

A gallant and noble people

[@georginalindsay2716]

Scots people...

[@RichRedman]

Towering in gallant fame, Scotland my mountain hame, High may your proud standards, Gloriously wave, Land of my high endeavour, Land of the shining rivers, Land of my heart for ever, Scotland the brave.

[@berenc7619]

I'm very proud to be connected to the Clans of Mac Donald , Macphairlane , the Royal House of Lenox and Stuart .. Long Live Scotland the Brave !!!

[@rosspatterson1233]

Rich Redman easily the hardest men in Britain. I want to be a paratrooper when I leave school, and I hope to get to fight with the Scots. I’d join the Scots guards, but I live in England

[@rosspatterson1233]

Talorc MacAllan Yeah I’ve decided I’m going to make the journey up north when I can to join

[@HighOnLife1985]

Alba Gu Brath

[@DrumsTheWord]

Top marks for the police work as well. I notice that the police were in control but still standing back and letting the people enjoy the occasion, without feeling restricted or intimidated. No egos on display. The British police are also the best in the world.

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

Beyond fabulous. My spirits were lifted with tears in my eyes. This clip played just now as my Daddy left this earth. My Heartfelt Gratitude Mr. Ramsey for this wonderous music. Thank you. Australia 4.16 am

[@HighOnLife1985]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that echo of the pipes, drums, and foot of the soldiers. So chilling, yet, builds an adrenaline like no other.

[@sololobos6969]

"By the pipe and drum, we will march. By the pipe and drum, we will stand. By the pipe and drum, we will fight. By the pipe and drum, we will win."

[@awlgrip]

This is awesome...I am a couple generations from being back in Scotland but it honestly brought tears to my eyes !!! The pipes are AWESOME! I LOVE SCOTLAND !!!

[@Mishef-3832]

This march reminded me of the scene 'Canadians Arriving' from "The Devil's Brigade" movie. But unlike the movie scene that shows them walking through the boring fields, here they are marching through the old Edinburgh in all its glory. Thank you for sharing!

[@JimRamsayJWR]

Thanks for your kind comment, and yes it does show Edinburgh off well!

[@morbius109]

The glorious, rich culture and history of the United Kingdom on proud display. I may be American, but my ancestors hailed from Kent and the Lowlands of Scotland and I am a proud Anglophile who loves those beautiful Isles. God save the Queen!

[@lburrell1965]

Well said my friend .

[@phseong107]

God save the King George III

[@franmellor9843]

Awww that's beautiful and yes God save the Queen

[@jenniferknight5343]

Discipline, pride, hundreds of years of history. The Brits do it so well, Every street they parade down is testament to the longevity of the Monachy. Look at the buildings. No highrise glass towers. Just marching through their history. Long may it continue.

[@JimRamsayJWR]

The Royal Mile is a fantastic street

[@DrumsTheWord]

Nothing greater than seeing soldiers marching to a Scottish band. I am so proud to be part of the Union.

[@Jay92925]

Why turn it political

[@Tom-bs1em]

@@Jay92925 how is that political

[@Jay92925]

@@Tom-bs1em 😒

[@Tom-bs1em]

@@Jay92925 He likes the status quo. That should not be political. Especially on a video of British soldiers marching escorting the crown ready to receive the Queen.

[@Jay92925]

@@Tom-bs1em political

[@c.j.cleveland7475]

I've always loved bagpipe music. I think it's some of the most beautiful music on the planet.

[@skullduggery1096]

I’m not a Scotsman,but there is something about the squirl of the pipes that somehow runs deep in me,so emotive,strong,resolute,wonderful music.

[@firebyrd437]

The kilts swinging are an added bonus for me

[@greatpix]

I've always said that if I'm ever in a coma that all you need to do to wake me up is to play some good pipes and drums music, loud, and I'll be up and yelling "Let's GO!" before the end of the song.

[@julieharris1234]

Exactly what I told my family!! And if that doesn't wake me up then play some good ol AC/DC lol the song "it's a long way to the top " when Bon was playing the bagpipes ❤

[@Ianrday7777]

I’m English and absolutely love the Scots. Yes I’ve said it!!!!! Amazing

[@jelajen1]

Im both, best of both worlds. Glasgie and Manchester

[@castrange]

Me too! As long as they don’t pretend to not be British lol

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

@@castrange wee wee german lerdie

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

@@castrange there the some tax i mean semtex

[@aprilblossom9268]

Well, as I was born in Edinburgh but grew up mostly in England due to RAF parents, am I Scottish or English?!

[@GunnersRange]

I can never get enough of listening to bagpipes, especially because my maternal grandmother was a Donaldson. Makes my blood boil and wishing I was going off to war again. Any reason for playing bagpipes is a good one but nothing stirs the martial senses like the pipes! Semper Fi! CWO4 USMCR (ret) 1969-2004

[@johnholeman6129]

As I understand the pipes, the BAGPIPE dates back to antiquity, and I can certainly see why. I have written music for the pipes and I love them so much, as well.

[@kenbuckley3294]

Priceless. It's that fiery command that primes the troops and rivets the crowd. Only the Sergeant Major knows how to give it. Another good 'un, Jim. The assembly of Scottish Parliament was another great shoot.

[@anthonyezrademartinez5314]

The bagpipes and drums, the entire sound is really great and the dedicated individuals who put on these festive marches and preserve a marvelous piece of history, they deserve a great Congratulations On a Job Well Done! Thank you for sharing your beautiful culture and traditions!

[@chrissydaniell4204]

The sound of bagpipes always stirs the heart,, even all the way down here in new Zealand, awesome

[@lisaellis2593]

Here, in Atlanta Georgia as well.

[@SapphireBid]

Same for me...in NZ, too....we all grew up with the pipes at so many functions.

[@marauder3058]

I suddenly want to invade something.

[@lindagarcia6229]

I moved to California from Scotland almost 40 years ago, it is great to be able to hear the pipes and drums and see the streets of Scotland.

[@JimRamsayJWR]

Thanks for your kind comments Linda! I hope you like California - nice weather!

[@brandonwayne1998]

Dont move to Cali everyone is trying to leave, its a shit hole.

[@raulgarza4546]

From Los Angeles, thank you for sharing this video of such a time-honored and unique cultural and historic traditional. And God bless Scotland.

[@Travelinmatt1976]

I've marched a few parades, but I've only been in one parade route that was lined with buildings like this. It's amazing! Everything you play just bounces and echoes off everything around you. The music surrounds and come from every direction.

[@gonefishing9225]

Never gets old! The music, uniforms and the discipline. Spectacular! I salute you.

[@danielbritton8588]

Overwhelming. The sound of the guards feet on the cobblestone alone is stunning. Very impressive.

[@grahamyoung2128]

Absolutely smashing! Spot on piping, what an outstanding representation of Scottish military culture and heritage! Scotland Forever!

[@manichairdo6346]

My dad wiz a Piper in a mass band. It was awesome seeing and hearing them approach. I'm sure if anyone stood in their way they'd just be trampled and when they had passed we marched behind them... Very powerful.

[@alanandconnielast]

As a Proud Englishmen who was raised by a half English/Scottish man who had a Scottish dad belonging to the Henderson Clans - I have nothing but respect and love for the Scottish regiments in the British forces. My Sir name being Henderson gives me pride.

[@SirReginaldBumquistIII]

Something about the fact that this has parted the streets for centuries sets my heart racing.

[@brandonoconnor1079]

Every time I hear the pipes it goes deep down into my Scottish DNA! God save the Queen!

[@annetnedelec1313]

It goes deep down in my DNA and I'm Indonesian!

[@nicolea2839]

I’m actually part Irish and Scottish myself

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Its splendid and unique folk costume , which is known all over the world ,is an expression of patriotism and arouses a feeling of comfort and respect to those who see their gorgeous performance . From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@jaymemendonca6075]

The sound of the history of a magnificent and great people !! God save !! Greetings from Brazil!!

[@steelcitygospel2220]

This is absolutely fascinating. Always loved the pipes but to hear and see the pageantry is just astounding to me. Looking forward to learning much much more

[@sharonmullins1957]

The sound is incredible. Absolutely resplendent, with the added beauty of the buildings. There are tears in my eyes, not sure why. Thanks, from Michigan

[@leventelengyel9155]

This tradition is fantastic, the uniforms and the whole parade are wonderful!

[@charleschang3399]

I must have bben a Scot in my previous incarnation. I so do love the Scot's pipes and drums.

[@bobburns1431]

Glorious discipline and pride,this is history and tradition,long may it remain.

[@al9600mc]

I was on the original parade 20 years ago as a member of the first Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who were the escort to the Crown, On the first state open of the Scottish Parliament SP/NO

[@carolcunningham7646]

My mother used to sing this song to me, The Yellow Rose of Texas, which has the same beat and melody of scotland playing now. It's quite similar, the Bonnie Blue is known as the Texas flag! G-D bless 🇺🇸

[@benediktmorak4409]

i think some people, before writing silly or nasty comments here, should get informed, or inform themselves what tradition is all about. not a bad thing at all, this tradition. how can one handle the future when one does not know his past?

[@pauljacquart5268]

Benedikt Morak well say sir

[@vincygarifuna]

It’s just jealousy when you consider some of our traditions, is older than some countries

[@drew5763]

Benedikt Morak probably why some are pulling down statues etc

[@benediktmorak4409]

@@drew5763 what surprises me, how little people know indeed of their own history. how it really happened. then they would pull down EVERY statue of - honest Abe - around the USA:

[@tombrydson781]

Benedikt Morak well said

[@walpurgis4970]

When the title said "Escort to the Crown", I was actually surprised to see it was, quite literally, the escort to "the Crown" and not the Queen, as I has surmised. LOL I don't care, any reason they have for playing the pipes is a good one as far as I'm concerned! :-)

[@jcs6347]

The Scottish crown is kept in Edinburgh castle. It is escorted to Parliament on opening day of a session of Parliament, or when her Majesty is addressing Parliament. The senior peer, In this case His Grace the Duke of Hamilton, 'carries' the Crown to and from the Castle and actually places it in Parliament. He is the young man riding in the backseat with the crown in the limo. It's all tradition.

[@tracywilkinson1820]

@@jcs6347 Fascinating. These guys all look like they mean business!

[@douglasstocks9698]

@@jcs6347 the he Scottish crown is older than the English crown

[@seamus1956]

JC S The Dukes of Hamilton, in this case the 16th Duke, Alexander Douglas-Hamilton (age 41) are the hereditary Crown Bearers of Scotland. The title goes back to 1643.

[@ds1868]

@Talorc MacAllan The English Crown was melted down by Oliver Cromwell in 1649. Fortunately the Scottish Crown was hidden and he didn't get hold of it.

[@chrishiee]

the roads the buildings the history omg beautiful

[@JimRamsayJWR]

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is one amazing street!

[@rmac8378]

@@JimRamsayJWR the so called “Royal mile” (named by an english guy in early 1900s) is about 5 streets, “royal mile” is an embarrassing trope of a name

[@JimRamsayJWR]

@@rmac8378 having walked it a few times it in definately a mile. my friend malap singh golds family own a lot of the gift shops on the mile

[@rmac8378]

@@JimRamsayJWR it’s nearly a mile. It is 5 different streets though. “The royal mile” is just a early 1900s fake tourist romanticised name. I know of Malap Singh, those tartan tat shops are a scourge on Edinburgh high street.

[@JimRamsayJWR]

@@rmac8378 lol ok, he is a top bloke though

[@cycleSCUBA]

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, wanted to end her days in my Scotland. God rest Her soul. God Save The King. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@susans2817]

best sound in the world ,I always tear up it`s like listening to heaven

[@MM-wz5lk]

It is a milatry march, so it something belong to war, to kill anocent poeple.

[@alarikaguilar7543]

Chills down my spine… imagine this on the battlefield.

[@user-fk7uj6tu3p]

Respect to all Scottish from mother Russia for your fidelity

[@rmac8378]

This is not scottish man, these are british soldiers. This regiment was formed to police Scotland for british crown

[@user-fk7uj6tu3p]

@@rmac8378 oh, I see, thanks, bro

[@rmac8378]

@@user-fk7uj6tu3p no problem, i hope to visit Russia one day 🇷🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@user-fk7uj6tu3p]

@@rmac8378 u r welcome 🙂

[@scottishfaetoi8192]

@@rmac8378 aye mate Scotlands Scotland fuck Britain

[@commentingpausedtoprotectus]

I love the Scots ❤. I work in a bar in Liverpool and seeing a Scot stand to our national anthem was a beautiful moment. Most English wouldn’t do that, sadly. One of the best things about being a Brit is the Scottish ❤

[@moshifarrell8299]

I love my country. We are blessed, it's fantastic to see so many people in the crowd from abroad just absorbing the atmosphere and spectacle.

[@Mrtonywiggles1]

So breathtakingly beautiful. I would cry of happiness if I ever saw this

[@barricade8957]

6:24 - The song no enemy of a Scotsman ever, ever, wants to hear playing. Because it means they are coming. And they are angry.

[@elmomz]

as a born german, i now fully understand the stories told from my grandfathers about the scots leading an attack, with the pipes marching in front of the soldiers while grenades, mortars and bullets where exploding around them! goosebumps! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@kenthomson9562]

Except the scotch army rarely won a battle.

[@elmomz]

@@kenthomson9562 first, thought the same, but: Battle Honours Das Regiment hat eine vergleichsweise lange Liste von Battle Honours (ehrenvolle Erwähnungen von Schlachten, an denen es teilgenommen hat), die teilweise auf der Regimentsfahne aufgeführt sind. Battle honours (englische Bezeichnungen) vor dem Ersten Weltkrieg: Namur, Dettingen, Lincelles, Ägypten, Talavera, Barrosa, Fuentes d'Onor, Salamanca, Nive, Peninsula, Waterloo, Alma, Inkerman, Sevastopol, Tel-er-Kebir, Egypt 1882, Suakin 1885, Modder River, Südafrika 1899-1902 Erster Weltkrieg: Retreat from Mons, Marne 1914, Aisne 1914, Ypern 1914, 1917, Langemarck 1914, Gheluvelt, Nonne Bosschen, Givenchy 1914, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers, Festubert 1915, Loos, Somme 1916, 1918. Flers Courcelette, Morval, Pilckem, Poelcapelle, Cambrai 1917 1918, St. Quentin, Albert 1918, Bapaume 1918, Arras 1918, Drocourt-Quéant, Hindenburg Line, Havrincourt, Canal du Nord, Selle, Sambre, France and Flanders 1914-18 Zweiter Weltkrieg: Nord-West Europa: Stien, Norway 1940, Quarry Hill, Estry, Venlo Pocket, Rhineland, Reichswald, Kleve, Moyland, Hochwald, Rhine, Lingen, Uelzen, North-West Europe 1944-45 Nord Afrika: Halfaya 1941, Sidi Suleiman, Tobruk 1941, Gazala, Knightsbridge, Defence of Alamein Line, Medenine, Tadjera Khir, Medjez Plain, Grich el Oued, Djebel Bou Aoukaz 1943 I, North Africa 1941-43, Italien: Salerno, Battipaglia, Volturno Crossing, Roccheta e Croce, Monte Camino, Campoleone, Carroceto, Trasimene Line, Advance to Florence, Monte San Michele, Catarelto Ridge, Argenta Gap, Italy 1943-45 Nachkriegszeit: Mount Tumbledown, Falkland Islands 1982, Gulf 1991

[@kenthomson9562]

Talorc MacAllan I use the adjective “Scotch”, as preferred by Burns and Walter Scott. You are, however, welcome to use the Anglicised “Scots” if you prefer. Anyway, after Scotland won all those battles, did they then insist that they be ruled by Parliament in England?

[@robholloway6829]

Unless you're Butcher Cumberland. Stick it up 'em!

[@lily0222]

Always dreamt of marrying a Scottish man as a little girl since I saw the Movie braveheart, I fell deeply in love with the landscape of this country I still wish today I saw it in reality, let's see if dreams do really come true. The bagpipe music hits my soul.

[@GG-im1cb]

Sorry to break this to you but Braveheart was filmed in Ireland and much of it is historically inaccurate. That said rural Scotland (in particular the West highlands) is far more much more spectacular than anything you’ll see in Braveheart.

[@HouseOfDevlin]

I get chills everytime I hear the pipes! Thanks for sharing this

[@Lordmithus]

Once again a fine video. I just love that traditions like this are still alive and well so that younger generations see a living history and links them to past generations. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@leary4]

The queen sends her hat to open the Scottish parliament, what an awesome sign of respect.

[@rmac8378]

Disgusting. The undemocratic british royal family shouldn’t be allowed near our parliament

[@kbeau9538]

MC Krankies parliament!

[@BigDumbDummy]

It's midnight in Kansas and I'm bawling like a baby at their "Scotland the Brave".

[@vanessamortimer9085]

Hello from Scotland xx

[@donatellaa.1004]

Me too from Italy!!!!!

[@shjakes]

I swear my face hurts and I have a face-cramp from smiling so much. Those crisp, crackling, syncopated snares put the cherry on top of the entire aggregation...WHOOOHOoooo!

[@ichhaniballector1000]

That was beautiful! Very well done, gentlemen!!! Greetings from Dortmund, Germany.

[@1976benita]

Nice to see some of the same bagpipers playing from last year, Thanks for the video cheers from Connecticut, USA!

[@alanoconnor582]

There not called bagpipes theym are called pipers

[@gt350kr]

I also live in CT. West Haven, CT. Are you a bagpiper? See my comment to a person, Alan Oconner who made a comment about pipers to you below. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bagpipers

[@brochanteur8253]

Merci .

[@papirocraft]

Total admiration for its beautiful music and cities. Cordial greetings and a big hug from Argentina !

[@arjunaalvaro4132]

English (great) britan

[@papirocraft]

@@arjunaalvaro4132 No entiendo que me querés decir específicamente. Pero creo que intuyo. No mí amigo, el Escoses es Escoses y el Inglés, Ingles, no confundir por favor.

[@arjunaalvaro4132]

@@papirocraft hacker

[@shjakes]

Thanks for keeping up Jim....I so enjoyed this! :)

[@dr.kenmahood4917]

Always a pleasure Jim. When I have time I love to watch your videos. Always highly professional with exceptional audio. My sincere greetings from Northern California, USA

[@JimRamsayJWR]

Thanks Ken, and the Rode Stereo videomicrophone that I use (with dead cat) is superb! Keep watching!

[@ellywinterquist7665]

Beautiful filming!!! We walked the Royal Mile when we were there in Edinburgh. Makes me want to make another trip to Ireland and Scotland. Loved the video!!!

[@JimRamsayJWR]

Thanks Elly, it is a superb location for a parade for sure! Make sure you come back during the Edinburgh Festival (August) the place is brilliant! The tattoo is not to be missed

[@golfgranny58]

I don't know why, but the pipes always make me tear up. I love to hear them though.

[@dragos_irl]

Very, very impressive for me as a Dutchy...Wouw!! A big fan of the british royal family and their royal army. i mean, only look at Queen Elizabeth II(96) as an example. still alive and kicking these days

[@Bena-boo]

Magnificent video! We're going over at month end and can't flipping wait anymore! Thank you for this and warm greetings from Cape Town RSA

[@redjbishop]

So are we! The Tattoo on the 19th. Greetings from Claremont, Cape Town.

[@gregorymiller7828]

To all the people of Scotland, and your armed forces, I salute you, from an Aussie of Scottish heritage...you are all so bloody good...

[@danmaciver]

The Scots Guards are an English regiment. Historically their purpose was to guard Scotland from the Scots.

[@truefalse207]

@@danmaciver They are a Scottish regiment. You're getting confused with the Black Watch, whose historic role was to guard the highlands during times of lawlessness and Jacobite rebellions. The Scots Guards are one of the only Scottish regiments to recruit from across Scotland and not specific areas.

[@danmaciver]

@@truefalse207 I'll stand corrected on the keeping an eye on the Scots part, that was the black watch. The regiment was raised to guard Charles 1 of England and Scotland but was only placed on the English establishment. Every other Scottish regiment wears the TOS apart from the Scots guards who wear the beret, look at the drum major, no other drummie in a Scottish regiment dresses remotely similar. Oldest regiment in the British army though and massive respect to them.

[@truefalse207]

@@danmaciver There are Scots Guards, Welsh Guards, Irish Guards, Coldstream Guards & Grenadier Guards who all wear similar uniforms with subtle differences. Their main ceremonial role is protection of Royal establishments.

[@baus403]

Superb! Thank you. I'm super relaxed after watching that too. What an amazing process.

[@lumix7853]

God save the King Charles III 🇬🇧

[@anneto1178]

Just few days I left Edinburgh, regret to miss this amazing march

[@tomlucas4890]

Just a thought, have you ever watched this video, its 15+ teenagers, guys and lassies. well worth a watch.' Cadets in the highlands' .

[@waterislife5109]

As a Native American. I have always admired the Scottish. We both have fought very hard for our land and traditions.

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

GENERAL SHERMAN!!! HERE

[@lizayoung1820]

Love this ❤

[@jgalt155]

Well said brother 🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@renekuskchristensen2182]

Keep your head up. Big salut to all Native Americans and indiginous people all over the world.

[@chrifaragadaragad3956]

Chef aragadaragad

[@darlenewilson136]

Usually I would say most people take a short walk off a short dock! But this was well worth the wait & drag it out for all to see in the world finally! Thank you gentlemen 👏☝️🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@elsapretorius5655]

I played in a brass band in the Durban Tattoo in 1986. There was also a Pipe band. What a pleasure to see then in person

[@sharikraft1706]

What a sight of them coming down that street. I’m American and this always stirs my heart

[@garymclausch4574]

I'm Scottish and these people are traitors. Seeing Scots in a British army uniform breaks my heart

[@maconescotland8996]

That "street" is The Royal Mile - from the Castle down to Holyrood Palace. Centuries of history there.

[@JohnHolton]

Jim, thanks for bringing all this great music here.

[@SloMo2723]

Scottish Pride is Amazing! Long live Scotland.

[@rmac8378]

This is not scottish man, these are british soldiers. This regiment was formed to police Scotland for british crown

[@kirkyrugby]

Pish!

[@kirkyrugby]

Again. Pish!

[@holyhealthywealthy2422]

So Awesome. I now understand why in my Opinion, Great Britain/Scotland/Ireland is the greatest Country/Nation in the World

[@steveludlow6368]

Nothing but respect from your friends in the U.S.

[@franmellor9843]

Well said

[@andrewmcdonald3172]

Is there eny ethnic people watching

[@stover14]

@@andrewmcdonald3172 What the hell is an ethnic person???

[@alanday5255]

Tradition is an amazing thing, it links our past, present and bridges us to our future.

[@rmac8378]

British soldiers marching through Scotland certainly is a tradition in a way but not a good one.

[@lohikarhu734]

thanks so much for excellent video, and super audio!

[@420people]

Makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck for the best reasons. Biggest smile watching this. In real life it’s amazing!

[@simplygarza8511]

4:25 I love how the little Asian women were amazed at the sight of the marching troops. I don't blame them. I'm an American soldier myself, and I gotta hand it to the Scottish, their marching is hypnotic. Although the leading platoon is a bit more squared away than the training platoon. Thanks to the drums keeping cadence, no doubt. Aside from the US Drill Teams, our marching is quite bland compared to some countries. I would love to see this in person.

[@Marco-bf4uu]

You have no traditions that's why.

[@adamm.8606]

@@Marco-bf4uu I'm American and I cant even disagree. Some cool stuff, but none of it very old. We've only been around a short while relative to the world stage

[@garrymackenzie309]

adam mcelligott Exactly! Traditions, by their intrinsic nature, take time. I would hope that future traditions, though, are not based on warfare.

[@manga12]

well I would beg to differ, about the marine drum and bugle core, and the soldiers of the old guard that dates to the time of the revolutionary war that guard the tomb of the unknown soldiers, as far as crispness goes, but I would say the greek changing of the guard is the most entertaining the way they step and change positions during the changing of the guard, and not just the traditional clothing they wear or the long skirts with a pleat for each year they were in captivity. but no one can deny the power of a scotish regement playing pipes and drums

[@greatpix]

My best friend lives 3/4 of a mile from the castle. I envy her. Every time they had an event like this and the Military Tattoo I'd be there filming and having the time of my life.

[@robyortichella7412]

I m italian and love Scotland and edimburgh. I Will come back in it

[@danicalazarov6831]

Divnoo, praznik za oci i usi.Uvek se najezim kad cujem skotske gajde. Pozdrava iz Srbije.👍🇷🇸

[@jamesbrennand9909]

The pipes and drums stirs my blood with sense of pride I love the sound of them there is nothing better than seeing these men marching in full uniform with the pipers and drums playing in front

[@JimRamsayJWR]

I agree and sadly we won't be seeing it again for a while thanks to Covid

[@malcolmhmorrison934]

Thank you for identification of drum major. I did not recognize Ran in his State Dress. He was at this years Virginia Intnl Tattoo leading the pipes and drums.

[@ianmcculloch9455]

Why on earth would that great old tune be blocked in all of those countries? The world is going crazy, and most of us know what will happen then. Thanks for sharing this great video.

[@billhahn4113]

Not sure what he's talking about. Numerous versions of Hielan' Laddie on KZbin.

[@Avagant]

@@billhahn4113 I mean his video probably couldn't be played in several countries, otherwise I really doubt he'd have done the changes in the first place.

[@ryanmcculloch3008]

Agreed, cousin! I had to check the comments as this sounded so crazy I didn't believe it.

[@sbreheny]

@@ryanmcculloch3008 I think the problem is that KZbin's anti-copyright-violation algorithm probably matches up the tune with some particular performance of it that's copyrighted and thinks that the video has used a recording of that performance without permission. Probably works well with pop music but not so much with folk music

[@snipper1ie]

He that pays the piper, calls the tune. There was no KZbin when that saying originated

[@Ryaa680]

Very lovely. Thank you for sharing with people like me across the world.

[@camptube7621]

Watching the guards March behind the pipers bring a tear to my eye for some reason.