3 SCOTS "The Black Watch" - Dunfermline Homecoming Parade 2018

The 3 SCOTS Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Scotland had a series of homecoming parades (following a Tour of Duty in the sandpit) in 2018.
This is the troops with their Pipes and Drums parading the streets of Dunfermline with the mascot of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, Corporal Cruachan IV in attendance!

[@deaniegarcia5694]

We lived in Scotland for several years as American expats. It is one of the highlights of our lives. Love the Scots, the pipes and drums….am also a Vietnam veteran, so I almost cried watching this..thank you

[@lascm5237]

My old man served in the Black Watch during the Second World War. As a 21 year old he never really got over the nightmare he witnessed in the work camps when sent over to Germany after the war ended. Never really spoke about it but a proud and brave soldier bless him.

[@silverstar4289]

Yes I knew a US Combat Engineer who blasted padlocks off rail cars to find out what was in them. Full of corpses.

[@johnpauljones9310]

@@silverstar4289 My great-uncle also served in WW2 and he would get visibly upset whenever he smelled a rotting animal carcass. He never talked about it to me (I was just a kid). Later after he'd passed, older relatives told me it was because the rotting animal smell triggered memories of camp survivors who had the same smell, even though they were still alive. The nazis were monsters.

[@RobertJones-ux6nc]

Blessings for all my Brother and Sister Warriors no matter what branch or Country in which they served in. From a United States Marine who is no longer on Active Duty.💑

[@alansalter1836]

Your father truly a great man one of the greatest generation sir. As an Englishman we have admiration for the Scot’s such tough people but proud people 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 god bless Scotland and its good people

[@quietquitter6103]

I wonder how they sleep at night these days knowing they are not fighting wars, they are corporate thugs.

[@ylovaht2097]

More than 10 000 homeless veterans in this winter in UK .... I met one of yours on these 2018 times . MARINES can to survive but IT IS NOT fair for these fearless Heroes

[@JumpingFlapjack]

Quote: "A government and some people or better most do not value their soldiers one little bit, all this hypocritical posturing. All these beautiful speeches, how brave it is to fight for the nation, blablablabla, i can't listen to this disgusting hypocrisy anymore! I have been injured in battle, for Nothing. You could be a burden to the state and the people they think while they give their great speeches. It is a shame, shame on you. I will never fight for you again, Never! Granted I can't do that anymore either, but if I still had the strength, I wouldn't. So if you care at all about the soldiers, those who stand in front of you when they have to, then stop your babbling. DO SOMETHING! That would be the right kind of appreciation. Don't look away, small gestures help too, real respect. Maybe even real help if you can. But hey it's all right. I'm just an old man with bad memories" -I did not write this, so these are not my words, this was once written to me by a veteran, a few years ago. There are no better words for it than these. So I use them in memory of George Brewster. He was a U.S. Soldier in Vietnam. R.I.P Man, i will never forget you.

[@ylovaht2097]

@@JumpingFlapjack I met your destinymate ,marine from SCOTLAND on Malaga airport. . RUMOR MILL NEWS BREAKING STORIES is the BEST source now ..Austrian highborn US admiral What kind of tropical island will be your Liberia. .US IS full of homeless solders too .... Good luck to survive

[@queenbee3647]

The US govt, the current one, couldnt give a rats ass about veterans or any Americans! They are all heroes! Our near future is going to have ALOT of soldiers in it IMO. Lets see what happens after...

[@ylovaht2097]

@@queenbee3647 surname and the first one are very rare ... RUMOR MILL NEWS BREAKING STORIES US retired admiral from Google have lots of trustable information to share ..and met by me persons with rewards and ranks have the same opinions

[@alibrowne6374]

Agree. So little done for our vets. Clapping is one thing helping is more important!

[@mac2626]

Nothing better than watching our proud soldiers marching to the pipes. Great stuff.

[@chrismair8161]

Ear right Son!

[@JimRamsayJWR]

Cheers Mac

[@paulamoore7527]

From the US, homeless here too, God bless them all. Thank you for your service! Maiden name McLellan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@paulgumbley4868]

Doesn't matter from which part of the UK, you come from these men make you proud to be British. Thank you all for your service . 🇬🇧💪

[@saltyheathen8113]

Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@paulgumbley4868]

@Salty Heathen snp , say no more, is Mel gibson your hero.🤣🤣 All those glorious Scottish regiments will be disbanded if krankie has her way. WAKE UP MEL . 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💪

[@shaunwild8797]

@@saltyheathen8113 I've never heard of the Scottish army? Tell me more.

[@saltyheathen8113]

@@paulgumbley4868 no, is Simon Peg your hero?

[@saltyheathen8113]

@@shaunwild8797 oh my did I strike a nerve?

[@mocktheday9322]

Great to see how the locals show respect. Showing yourself as an army and that you stand for peace is something you should cherish. The Pipes & Drums are a joy to listen to. It is time for you to quickly rejoin one Europe.

[@chrispark4310]

The sound of bagpipes and drums does it for me everytime! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@robertgauthier640]

Welcome home lads …and Thankyou from the States 🙏

[@leonallen6159]

Greetings from Australia. Such wonderful pride, such history. Scotland the Brave indeed!

[@jfilm7466]

I was brought to tears that every small town in Australia had a memorial for all the men that they lost during the wars.

[@tapster9657]

As an Englishmen, I love watching our Scottish brothers march to that beat, moving, really was

[@francoisjean1178]

Scottish are surely not your brother ...

[@johntallentire7473]

@@francoisjean1178 lol not very bright are you

[@YorkshireinManila]

@@johntallentire7473 There are four proud countries that whilst separate create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. consider yourself educated.. and yes we are ALL British brothers.. and like all brothers we fight, argue and disagree about almost everything. We always want our own national teams to win when we play each other at sport, but make no mistake we are ALL BRITISH. Now you know. ....P Lonker.

[@sophietarafiona]

@@YorkshireinManila well they are not proud if they attacked you any place england has like scotland would love to seperate and put your heads on sticks

[@YorkshireinManila]

@@sophietarafiona have some more coffee dear. Then try and write in ways that are understandable.

[@clairehislop5873]

As a Scot, I love hearing the pipes, such an iconic (& pleasant) sound 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Coweta_Curios]

Proud to be a Scotsman! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrJaffa333]

I’m proud to say my uncle used to be a RSM in the Black Watch. Proud of you all.

[@maxwellfan55]

Thumbs up to the fighting Black Watch north o' the border, we love you to bits. You are the Best reason why we must Stand United.

[@skudlugs]

nought to do do with resources then?

[@gjef9971]

My Grandpa served with the Black Watch during WW2 - he was stuck on the beaches at Normandy and took a wound from a German plane. Recovered and fought throughout the war.

[@josemelendez8549]

Great March the snares sound like guns and when they do the role it sounds like machine guns fantastic. When I was a kid I was a mesmerized by marching and bagpipes. That's when my parents told me that Spain had a tradition of bagpipes and Celtic culture.

[@kevinlewis3029]

I'm not Scottish but I love the bag pipes such an amazing sound, to hear that coming towards you on the battlefield must have been terrifying.

[@christopherharmon2433]

During World War One, the Germans referred to the Scottish troops (who wore kilts into battle) as 'the ladies from hell'.

[@Ulvetann]

Either You are transfixed by the sound, or You are scared shitless. Tha is true. -I am special. I like the sound.

[@guntercolaers3574]

imagine durin the 1800 seeing a full army of 5000 redskirts marching towards you with this sound on. I'd be running back to my mum

[@pb68slab18]

Those pipers could chase the mice and rats out of NYC!

[@darylcheshire1618]

coming out of the fog…

[@phildyrtt6433]

This foreigner adds his respectful and appreciative salute as well! [🇺🇸]

[@elainelewis9545]

Love it when they come home&do this,its emotional 😢 2see.Remember when it happened down south,spoke 2 1ofthe lads he were saying marching ect that he had lose afew lads & they were hurting this guy was a bign gave him a hug& cried that's why I love ❤ our army .Respect 2 all🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇨🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DrCrabfingers]

Awesome! The Scots are a tough bunch for sure but they also have the best sense of humour out of the nations that make Britain. Great to hear some applause for these guys.

[@paullukasik5780]

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[@patrickkelly7085]

The Black Watch has soldiers who are not Scotts.

[@mac2626]

@@patrickkelly7085 Learn how to spell Patrick.

[@patrickkelly7085]

@@mac2626 the double tt gets a bite every time

[@mildandbitter]

@@mac2626 Scotish? from pattrick.

[@TheRealKlinky]

I'm not Scottish but having lived in Kinross for a couple of years in my youth whilst I was in my "travelling years", I love Scotland & her proud people & to this day sing Flower of Scotland when I watch Scotland play rugby. This takes me back to those wonderful times in Scotland! Much love & respect from Zimbabwe🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@ruadhagainagaidheal9398]

My grandfather joined the Black Watch in february 1914, just 2 weeks after his 18th birthday and 6 months before the outbreak of the first world war. His brother, my great uncle Daibhidh, joined the Seaforth Highlanders a year before. Neither boy came home. Not a single man in my family survived the great war.

[@dotmurphy7279]

I understand appreciate that nearly all your family served. That war was a tremendously hard slog. My mother's father served coming from Alabama. The family story is he experienced a bad gas attack but other wise came home OK. Very sorry for your losses.

[@M4DDISON]

stirs the soul fantastic regiment total respect

[@martinmorris299]

My grandfather served in the Black Watch during WW1. My father served in the 82nd Airborne during WWII. I grew up listening to their stories and their comparisons between the Black Watch and the 82nd Airborne. I opted to go my own way by joining the Marine Corps. Saw 23 months of heavy combat in Vietnam before being wounded. Later developed leukemia linked to the contaminated drinking water at Camp LeJeune and Chronic Sensorimotor Axonal Polyneuropathy linked to dioxin poisoning while in Vietnam. My father and grandfather were proud members of their outfits. I don’t share their pride because I was poisoned by the US military.

[@svenhaheim]

One of the best military traditions ever, awe inspiring stuff.

[@peterreston6478]

What a pleasure to see one of the most famous Scottish regiments on parade.

[@janethadley9162]

Just love watching this video that base drummer gets to me every time his expression is priceless at the end of the March hope they're all still well and they and all the other troops have a wonderful Christmas God bless them all thank you for post this again Jim

[@Blap552]

I saw that,he was Grooving!!👍 Thanks for going into harms' way gentlemen!

[@behbear1]

Love love love this.. from a German American.. 🙏👍🥰

[@woordvanwaarheid2411]

My grandfather admired the Highlanders. They were the soldiers who put up the best fight at Magersfontein. Called them the bravest of the all he fought against in the Anglo Boer war.

[@chrismac2234]

The Highlanders where what was destroyed then watched over by the black watch. They weren't highlanders themselves. My clan McDonald was one of the ones destroyed after the Jacobite rebellion. Fun fact. 4 watch regiments that became the Highland regiments.

[@philiprufus4427]

@@chrismac2234 Aye, and many of the men who were set against you were fellow Scots, Ayrshire and Lothian men,as well as men from Glasgow and Argyle,Germans,French Hueganot's, Irish ,not all the British Army was English not by a long chaik, as all Highland Regiments Have Proved. My late Uncle was a Lieutenant in The Argyle.s A Captain in The Black Watch no mean feat for a Yorkshireman. I know he was proud to be accepted by the men. His Mother my late Grandmother was Scottish.

[@mac2626]

@@chrismac2234 You sir are a Scottish Nazi, and as such an affront to all true Scotsman. All who have served in the British Army’s Highland Regiments are Highlanders!! 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 “Per Mare, Per Terram”.

[@ceevee369]

Of all 45 countries visited for Holidays across the globe over 45 years, only Scotland the Brave gave me goosebumps of joy. Crossed the country twice from S to N and from E to W. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sharonholdren7588]

My travel has been limited to a half dozen foreign countries and some 36 States. But the most emotionally compelling were my 3 weeks in Scotland. As a teenager I saw the massed band and pipers of the Black Watch in concert in Columbus, Ohio one week to the day that they marched in Pres. John Kennedy's funeral. One of the most memorable parts of the performance was the Pipers dancing over crossed swords on the tanbark covered arena to torchlight. The skirling of the pipes, the dust filled air, the blackness of the arena and the sole light of 8 torches was positively primeval. That was 60 years ago!

[@StefanHaimerl-h9u]

I love the Scots... Greetings from Bavaria

[@timrogers2638]

This parade is interesting in that it's led by a group of soldiers moving as if they were on patrol in an urban setting. After having seen and participated in numerous military parades, that is something I've never seen before.

[@reasontruthandlogic]

They are probably on the look out for Scottish Nationalist insurrectionists!)

[@Backs4more]

It’s a home coming parade, it’s a bit of PR, that’s all. Quite common.

[@TruthHurts-s7g]

Most marches like this do have front runners it gives you an example of the patrol skills, live work,, if you like..

[@tootsieimperial9542]

Always like a parade, especially the Black Watch. Army Veteran myself.

[@Sarge0311]

I love hearing the pipes and drums ! My great grandfather was Scottish and great grandma was Irish so it’s in my blood to hear the pipes and drums

[@CenPapi]

The pipes and drums of Scotland the Brave always take me back to when I was young; going to the highland games, competing in the caber toss, chatting with all the old-timers. Those were the days.

[@terrygunn6723]

my heart melts every time I hear the pipes Yes Iam Scottish

[@falk6121]

Mine too and i am not even Scottish. I am German.

[@scootr65]

I am so happy to have the Brits as an ally.

[@Atomic568]

Absolutely class. From Northern Ireland 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheMag597]

Not if you were catholic

[@ukdnbmarsh]

well done fella's , much appreciation from us lot down south :)

[@damarekonayaro5781]

Scotland deserves to be free and genuinely brave once again.

[@skudlugs]

Aye, but too many thick yoons here now, a disgrace to the country.

[@TimberwolfCY]

Man, that was incredible. Thank for uploading that, and thanks to those serving for putting that on.

[@royjennison3916]

LEDGENDS , The Black Watch are Legendary

[@brummiebiker76]

lucky you that town is not yet Pakiland , God bless Scotland, greetimgs from Poland

[@roguewarr4662]

Huge respect for all the senior who came out to show respect to the pipers and soldiers . But were are the young people , tells a lot about the loyalty of the young today.

[@sheilamorrell6329]

I was thinking the same. My son just said today the young just don't know about, or choose not, the sacrifice made for them to speak freely. They even disrespect that gift as seen in the present so called protesters!! UK regiments, air and navy services deserve respect. Hope the young wake up before they suddenly need to protect their homes.

[@MG-bs5mr]

It was a schoolday. Think before you judge.

[@MG-bs5mr]

@@sheilamorrell6329 or perhaps they were in school ...

[@roguewarr4662]

@@MG-bs5mr SILLY BOY not school kids . people of the age of 25-40 did not show up for the most part . Mostly seniors . Maybe you should think a little , entitled little one .

[@MG-bs5mr]

@@roguewarr4662 Firstly: I'm not entitled. Secondly: I'm not a "little one." So pack your condescension away because it's wasted on me. Thirdly, a question: If the kids were in school where do *you* think the majority of the 25-40 years olds were? You know the people of ... *working* *age* Why were there mostly only seniors there? You know people that are mostly no longer of *working* *age*

[@mitchellminer9597]

The brave lads and the lovely music.

[@christiansmith4421]

Tough as nails, awesome men from America 🇺🇸!

[@channysmith83]

Jim of all your videos this is my most favourite one.

[@martinramsdale99]

DECEMBER 2022 Be proud whether it be soldiers from the Black Watch of Scotland, or from Wales, Northern Ireland, or from England they have done their service for us all, but it should be sight to be seen on all our streets in all parts of the UK as standard. We the TAXPAYERS didn't ask them to do the job in hand, the Elites do it without our backing. All our men and women who serve know its part of their duty. All brave knowing that their lives may end. 🇬🇧Ⓜ️🇬🇧👍👍🤗

[@chriss1911]

I can watch the Brits march all day.

[@behbear1]

Those are Scots, not Brits 🤗

[@johntallentire7473]

@@behbear1 lol not very bright are you 🤣

[@damonm7541]

A great band. “Not a wrong one in it” - Jock Sinclair

[@danielbrauer8445]

You have to respect and be amazed how other countries treat their soldiers. In germany this would be unthinkable. People would throw garbage and call out insults. Well, they learned this from their politicians. Well, the music and the mascot alone are reason for envy ! Keep calm and carry on !

[@mac2626]

It’s actually going that way in the U.K. as well Daniel, in some schools and Universities they are teaching our kids to be ashamed of our military.

[@grange247]

How reassuring would it be to have these boys n girls patrolling our city streets as the police have lost control. As we're not generally at war with anyone it makes sense. Our British forces are the greatest 👍

[@khalli2112]

Great Looking Troops!

[@dasisleudagar4145]

.. love how those Gents turn and scan... and how Death walks in Snipers form, relaxed and knowing..

[@aflyingcone_2840]

I bet your past warriors in heaven smile when they see this.

[@HAMASSPIGS]

My dad did his National Service in the Black Watch Went to Cyprus with them in the 60's Respect

[@Skaglio]

i'm Italian and always get shivers when i hear bagpipes...I suppose i was scottish in a previous life.

[@alibrowne6374]

Pipes and drums amazing! ❤️

[@thelodger1289]

One of the old boys at my club has just passed away. He was in the Blackwatch in WW2. He got captured going over the Rhine. Spent his 19th birthday as a POW. Went back to Germany after the war with the Blackwatch for 1 year. God bless them all 🙏

[@abc64pan]

They usually have the tallest to the front and the shortest to the rear. I see here that they have the tallest on one flak and the shortest on the opposite flank.

[@resisantcubegaming983]

Thank you all guys/women appreciate you all and everything you do 👍👌👏

[@paulmiller3409]

Served alongside black watch in kosovo conflict crazy times one of the bloodiest conflicts ever but made it home

[@chrismac2234]

18k for service when nurses get 35k. Pay rises for soldiers. Soldiers should strike but we won't. Who do they call when nurses and fireman leave the public in the lurch? SOLDIERS. GIVE US A PAY RISE. Brilliant lads remain erect and square to the front.

[@YARROWS9]

I haven't met any poor nurses. The ones I know around my town, live in the nicest areas. They get sick pay, good pensions. Meanwhile Ukrainian soldiers are suffering unmanageable circumstances, and our own guys and girls are looking like they will have to step in for strikers during the winter.

[@chrismac2234]

@@YARROWS9 yup. The loudest voices are the ones the noisy world hears the most, doesn't make them right. My partner is a nurse, and she agrees. While they should have had pay rises I've the last few years. This action proves they have nothing but contempt for the public.

[@YARROWS9]

@@chrismac2234 Spot on mate. I have a couple of friends who are nurses. They do a great job, but they take a good whack of sickies, they earn good money, and will be able to retire early.

[@coops1964]

This is the truth the media cover up. Disgusting.

[@TravelingGrandma]

Semper Fi brothers thank you for your service.

[@busterbrown4837]

If there is any soldier tougher than a Scottish paratrooper , I haven't met him.

[@dessy76]

Lee Rigby?

[@docsnider8926]

Légion étrangère

[@The_Original_Brad_Miller]

Love that even the pony's hooves are shined up ;)

[@funkmachine9094]

Respect to the Scottish from Sweden

[@maxbb9915]

Longue vie au peuple Écossais!❤💪🏻

[@samuelcook32353]

Semper Fi from this old marine . Salute

[@andrewheaney6858]

Brilliant video once again Jim , I always have a wee chuckle though when I here them belting out ‘Wha Widnea feckt fur Chairlie ‘

[@ivortheboneless9306]

Especially seeing as how that was the quick march of the 22nd of Foot.

[@cameron8798]

@@ivortheboneless9306 to the Black Watch the tune is called "Wha saw the 42nd".

[@andrewheaney6858]

@@cameron8798 Aye still to the tune of wha widnea feckt fur Chairlie , a rose by any other name is still a rose said Burns, doesn’t matter though they’re brilliant lads, brilliant history and they make us proud to be Scottish and that’s all that matters pal !

[@andrewccochrane8052]

how wrong you are pal wha saw the forty twa is thier tune

[@andrewheaney6858]

@@andrewccochrane8052 According to the Scottish archives the well known Scottish song ‘ wha widnae feckt fur Charlie was collected in 1761, according to the Black Watch ‘ wha saw the fourty twa ‘ was first played when the regiment departed for Korea in 1953 , I believe both the Scottish archives and the Black Watch and no matter what lyrics come to mind it’s still pure dead brilliant , Slainte Andra

[@danielmendez6085]

Muchisimas Gracias!!!!!!!!!

[@normansilver905]

Proud, sharp looking marching unit. The Pipes and Drums are elegant too.

[@col4574]

By the way it is an insult to ignore the Colours

[@stuartbromley5328]

Not long married in to a Scottish family .....and well I love the country and I'm proud see the the Scottish lads put themselves on the line ...

[@pollyester6639]

Wow the guy with the drums. Those wonderful soldiers mothers must be proud

[@andrewhimes6058]

Much respect to The BLACK WATCH I'm proud you're on the same side but, as a retired US Army NCO The 1st CAV DIV is still pretty cool

[@bobbrown5951]

My mother's stepfather Andrew Ross was a member of the Black Watch during WWI. He was killed and is buried in France. My grandmother was left widowed with two toddlers. They lived in Camelon near Falkirk. Sad part is I've never seen a photo of him. I'm hoping to visit their museum soon.

[@haizhens-hut]

Good video and amazing performance! Love it!

[@outinthesticks1035]

Love the way Scotland celebrates is soldiers . In Canada we had the highway of heros , where the fallen from Afghanistan were brought home . Heard many Americans say the wish they had the same

[@harryhall6392]

Beyond any shadow of a doubt the best soldiers in the world. Never mind the SAS, SBS, SEALS or whatever, these are the lads that will get the job done, from a Sassenach.

[@Beturiano]

Hay que reconocer las unidades de valientes y aguerridos escoceses.‼️

[@cocopufer5667]

hats are pretty cool

[@patdalager2598]

I used to hang with the Black Watch in Korea 71-73, great guys.

[@irishmike8218]

Awesome lads!!

[@union310]

Proud of you lads, from Carlisle

[@edpaleosapien7832]

My dad served in the Calgary Highlanders of the BlackWatch in WWII

[@pauljoe4444]

. The best of Scott is with these proud soldiers.

[@francissanfellipo329]

❤❤❤ the pipes!! ❤❤❤

[@IRONHORSE427RACING]

I'm Scottish/Irish and couldn't be more proud.

[@federicangelini627]

Thanks for your service♥️

[@michelvaland]

Me encanta ver a los escoceses desfilando. La gaita emociona. Saludo desde España

[@remydaitch9815]

It's a privilege to watch the 3rd Scots.

[@francissanfellipo329]

The sniper was cool! 👍👍👍👍

[@jamesvandemark2086]

In the US Army, we wanted our own pipers! So cool!

[@oc2phish07]

Stirring and so very impressive.

[@dragoss5209]

8:24 the small horse really enjoy that music !!! :)

[@Jack-ne8vm]

Why's he there?

[@willwadd3856]

This is my home town going down the high street

[@carlosbago7665]

Musica de los gaiteros levanta el ánimo y un excelente despertar

[@timothyhowie6171]

God bless you all and provide for the brave and mighty Black Watch