black watch marching through kirkcaldy 2009

black watch marching through kirkcaldy - 11/12/09

[@elizabethbrown8833]

Dad was in Kirkcaldy Black Watch RE WW11. His Platoon was at Dunkirk . I wish I knew more. All I know is on arrival from boat to shore, he was sat on a Sergeant's shoulders carrying rifles. I can't imagine what that must've been like, felt like, under constant fire, seeing so many of your fellow Regiment and others, shot, bombed, killed, badly maimed. Dad's Regiment also helped build the Bailey Bridge? Love n miss you Dad. Thank you and all the other brave Black Watch heroes who gave and still, give their all, for the freedom of the People of Scotland, the United Kingdom and The Wider World. 🌌🌎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💜🙏

[@dirkbogarde44]

Until you hear bagpipes up close and personal, you've never understood the power of a musical instrument. It's quite something.

[@nevilleprinsloo]

Quite possibly one of the best fighting forces on the planet.

[@gulliver3644]

From the US, Airborne Infantry, proud of you Scots! Disciplined marching and fighting! You’d make my great grandfather Gibson proud!

[@thechuck896]

from america -us infantry damn proud of all of you !

[@andypaterson1639]

They killed Scottish people fighting for independence at the battle of Culloden, you ignorant moron.

[@Tom-bs1em]

@@andypaterson1639 Well they didn’t.,. The previous soldiers of the regiment going back a couple of hundred years did

[@Mark-pe2sh]

@@andypaterson1639 Why are you even here watching this video if you have such strong, negative feelings about the Black Watch. Anyone other than a moron would bypass this video feeling as you do.

[@cantdoublejump]

mental thought I never see this again. I was the very last guard .

[@charlesrogers822]

My Grandfather was born and raised in Kirkcaldy and served 12 years in the Black Watch. He'd of loved seeing this.

[@onedead]

US Army vet here (infantry) - that was impressive! Well done.....

[@kingbushwickthe33rd]

From a Yank who sent to nephews to Iraq and a nephew to Afghanistan,I just want to give you lads a hearty welcome home from your American counterparts.

[@aj339]

You know your in europe when you hear mum instead of mom

[@TKDAndyC1]

In my opinion, there isn't a more powerful sight than a couple of hundred scots marching perfectly in unison!

[@SuperDuperSuperMike]

And that people, is how to march. Excellent.

[@jekorb]

My dear grandfather, George Peckham, was a member of the Black Watch during the time of King George V. I am so proud, God rest his soul and God bless our soldiers!

[@Canadian-Asian-dude]

Exceptional drill guys! Some of the best drill I’ve seen! Love from Canada 🇨🇦 x 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@aubreyaub]

Hob nail boots, Boys, where's the boots, mon. Great stuff, Thank You.

[@downsclan]

An impressive display of martial beauty.

[@faeembrugh]

My great-grandfather was a Black Watch soldier in the First World War, an MM winner at that. Although a Burntislander it's great to see them marching through anywhere in Fife

[@capcseeeightseventy8231]

As George Patton once said.Wish our troops could march like that.

[@janicec.barrera9448]

Makes my Brit heart proud

[@darrenmonks4532]

So in step and synchronized - Kudos!! Loving Aussie.

[@bigfrank1010]

thks britan for having our back 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@wisers001]

Canada- Manitoba- says God bless and what a beautiful march! Right up there,with the RCHA.

[@leemason5953]

just another branch of the British army that you don't ever want to get on the wrong side of . respect

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Not one person, in the crowd, here on KZbin or anywhere else has any real idea what these soldiers have seen, experienced or have to deal with for the rest of their lives. My Father was a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion, Black Watch, during World War II, his Brither, James was a Sergeant in the 5th Battalion Black Watch. He was wounded and captured at Caën and spent the rest of the war in German POW Camps. My Father escorted War Criminals to NÜRNBERG for trial. Just shortly before he died he saw quote "Aw the boys" waiting for him. Love, Peace and Light.

[@mapearce1]

Nah, I am on youtube and of a family with a long military history...and in WW II, on both sides. I remusterd to the watch from Royal Horse to PPCLI to the Watch. You underestimate the crowd sir. Many, many families are familiar with the impact of war.

[@laurencelance586]

God bless your dad.

[@mainscotsboii116]

1st Batt. Black Watch? I thought the Black Watch was the 3rd battalion of the RHR of Scotland...hmm if im wrong, feel free to correct me, since nobody is perfect...😊

[@TheFunkhouser]

Love the spectators accents and Language.

[@mercian7]

If the Scots want to be independent then respect to you if you choose to do so. But mine is a selfish reason, I want you on our side and I absolutely love the sound of the pipes!

[@MrFlix76]

All their sacrifice would be nothing if they do.

[@TeenageProstitutionRacket]

MrFlix76 not for nothing, so that democratic process may be enshrined in the memory of those who died fighting against fascism. That's why the sacrifice was made, so as to protect a way of live that empowers people and gives the right to those present and future to make the choices that govern their lives and the lives of their descendants. The referendum is just that, it honours the men of the Black Watch and all fighting men in the Scottish regiments, that their suffering was not for nothing. Al bagu Bra

[@mercian7]

Stunning reply. My Great Grandparents were Scots and perhaps that's why the pipes stir me.If you are better served by the new Government then all is well and good. In the end you will be be better for it methinks. Just join us in battle! (on our side!)

[@MrFlix76]

adrian hickman you have nothing to do with it so go to hell

[@raoulduke1961]

MrFlix76 Yeah you didn't exactly provide any rebuttal did you? Fucking idiot.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

The Blackwatch are hard as fuck, one thing for certain is you should never fuck with the scotts! All you have to do is look back at history at how good in combat the British army are and just be proud that we have such an amazing military protecting our country! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thin_Red_Line_(Battle_of_Balaclava)

[@capcseeeightseventy8231]

wk2k11 They didn't call them the ladies from hell for nothing..

[@Juan777Olivier]

+wk2k11 - They were not so hard when the Boers kicked The Black Watch’s teeth in in the second Boer Freedom War.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

***** We won the second Boer War you fucking berk!

[@Juan777Olivier]

+wk2k11 - First Boer Freedom War: Britain fights 1 on 1 with numbers and gets slaughtered by the Boers. Second Boer Freedom War: Britain brings in half a million of troops to fight 83000 Boers. 5+ vs 1. Burns down around 30 000 farms and causes the death of 27 000 Boer woman and children like the savages and cowards they are. Wow what a victory, and then you call me a berk, what a fucktard you and your nation are indeed.

[@capcseeeightseventy8231]

wk2k11 That was like Vietnam in America. The rich folks in SA. And the rich ones in UK..For control of the Gold and Diamonds. Countries that hold a gold supply have money that's worth more. Vietnam was for control of the Asian countries.and there resources..

[@markdamalas709]

A very smart looking outfit!

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

For some reason I had tears in my eyes when first saw it...and I am Greek !

[@robinnicol2405]

I'm a soldier in the black watch

[@Change6609]

I’m Dutch and I’m always impressed when I hear bagpipes!

[@robincurran9889]

my boyfriend was a member of this esteemed regiment in the late 90's and i am extremely proud of him and just thinking about him in uniform makes me frisky...

[@slypopsracing]

Indeed, very professional. Best regards from the U.S..

[@Adventurer1990]

Awesome, i love scotland!

[@Royalhighlander]

Proudly served with the watch from 82 to 89 and trooped for the Queen Mum during that time

[@lockstock2smokinhotlocksto649]

I was also in about that time and I trooped for queen mum also I'm from leven now but stayed in methil when I was in the watch

[@johndemello8802]

Damm they look good!!!!!

[@TheFacefinder]

Regardless of old feelings...I'm glad we have such wonderful men as allies. I am an honorary member of the 52 Lowland Volunteers. (1978 training in Wales) God save the Queen!

[@brianbelton4092]

My home town ! Brian en Anneke Belton. Helmond - Holland

[@slypopsracing]

You are indeed fortunate to have such a fine man. And he, you.

[@claudiacotner1638]

Black Watch are so famous . They did a film by John Ford in 1929 starring Victor McLaglen

[@Pondou]

Re spect for those guys! Had the distinct pleasure of meeting them in Basra in May 2003.

[@TheCDNkindaguy]

I wish Canada still had its black watch regiment...

[@elizabethbrown8833]

Stunning video. 🙏🥀. My Dad wouldve loved to have seen this. 💜🥀. 🙏

[@stevenhopkins2887]

Love the pony

[@tex148th]

OUTSTANDING !! That'll get your blood up boy-o!

[@lorraineowens1483]

Proud to be Scottish I am.

[@darthrob1]

the guards at Buckingham palace need to take a lesson from these guys, the best drill i've seen in a unit.

[@fartimusbumworthy4682]

Get in lads, from a fellow Brit. Tough as nails.

[@MsColdCanada]

Winetaster answered it quite well three weeks before your post.

[@robertbradford3461]

I don't care what nationality you are or from what country cadence marching is friggin awesome

[@I-bv8te]

Nice proud and solid units there

[@MrChuanhquan]

I will definitely go to Scotland for only seeing this!

[@1gallimaufry]

Fine looking group of men. Well done

[@jsnbrk3]

Just watched this vid,,,,It makes me proud to be Scottish....for centuries we have always been the backbone of the British army units....without us Britain would be fucked over many times...long live our Scottish army and tenacious principles :)

[@davie7967]

Always great to see the British army marching on the king’s highways 🇬🇧

[@jocarter2848]

My favourites, but prefer you in your ceremonial dress, pipes and drums blazig!

[@akarpowicz]

Thanks for posting.

[@bloolouboyle]

Proud to say my uncle was part of this in WW2.

[@tuor6394]

That stirred the soul.

[@Dokledee]

Darn it I'm missing so much I wanna move to Europe to see this we never get this in America :C The closest we get to this is parades for American football games at our town's High School

[@docthemedic]

That says a lot. Even here in Canada we have local regiments march through the downtown core on certain holidays. Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment marches downtown on Canada Day, Remembrance Day, and Victoria Day.

[@robertbryars8916]

Wish this was done in America, to honor our warriors.

[@Alan_Mac]

Loved seeing the wee cuddie at 20 secs. Do other countries have such mascots or is it just we Brits?

[@chrisburns4643]

Just us Brits (and Canada/Australia/Zealand)

[@jackwhite9395]

You gotta love the little black pony!!!

[@garymcatear822]

Shetland Pony, Black Watch mascot.

[@TheOspanzer]

Respect.

[@BasilFawlty4444]

@WAXY950 Last time I checked, the British Army was a volunteer force with troops from all over the world.

[@Asiseeit13]

Much appreciated rw0341 frae Bonnie Scotland

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

First class lads .

[@pfgpye]

watching this still gives me a woody retired military

[@tejastiger61]

Awesome X 1,000,000 a million thanks for sharing this excellent short video. BR A V O..! Well done...

[@alstalda]

Just Brilliant!

[@1Passingthrew1]

'The Royal Regiment' without their kilts! Even in their desert camouflage, they're Very Smart. Well Done.

[@garymcatear822]

The Royal Regiment is'nt the Black Watch, it is an amalgamation of all the many different Scottish regiments, the Black Watch is just one of those regiments.

[@wisers001]

we have been duped before but not the iraq war, however we are brothers defending freedom. Thanks for your reply.

[@extondude]

I have alot of respect for our scottish brethren up north.

[@betty5064]

What was the occasion, please?

[@MpLMx]

Question? In addition to the flag where the regiment marks its most important actions and honors in battle... What's the origin of the pony or dog accompanying regiments while marching? What does it mean? Does anyone know? Thank you.

[@elwolf8536]

My great grama's town !!

[@ksm1985]

@baggie00001 do you know why they march through kircaldy?

[@raginroadrunner]

You guys do it the right way...

[@gaconnochie]

"watch is where the soldiers principally raised from Angus (Dundee) , Perth and Fife "watched" over the Highlands" Mind thise places are where the regiment was principally raised in later times but originally it was raised in the Highlands itself. Mostly from the clans Campbell, Grant, Fraser and Munro. A good history is given in The Independent Highland Companies by Peter simpson.

[@Clamdigger-yw4hx]

My Grandfather was in the Black watch in WW2

[@MN8015HQ]

Magnificent.

[@leamingtonlad]

great to watch this iam english but there great well done

[@TheGyvel]

Long Live Bonnie Scotland.!

[@6976169]

The Black Watch of Canada is still a militia unit of the Canadian Army.

[@scottmurray4689]

Should be called: Guys walking in a straight line while someone chokes a cat

[@johnedston]

American?

[@Bairn1876]

Yank

[@josegabas2667]

Very good

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Make no mistake.....the Black Watch - wherever they were deployed...were the Finest, Best, Most dedicated soldiers in any Army ever deployed! BUT....BUT....they were USED by the British Government as tools!!!!!

[@nextlifearotti]

can anyone tell me what song it is starting at .013? thanks

[@harrygardner4414]

It;s called Hieland Laddie or Highland Laddie

[@nextlifearotti]

HARRY GARDNER thank you.

[@Gallophome30]

What is the purpose of having the pony in there?

[@treyparker998]

15 Muslims disliked this video

[@Friesenmicha]

lool

[@alanjones3776]

Trey Parker ..... Its now 28 Muslim dilikes now. hahaha not bad for17 years. But then most can not write.

[@garymcatear822]

No worries, they're all dead now :)

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Trey Parker more likely Irish republicans.

[@Marmullak_es]

To asume in life is a bad thing ;)

[@Asiseeit13]

I viewed a video of the Black Watch homecoming about 6 weeks ago and was surprised and disappointed by the vitriol generated. As a Scotsman, I take quiet pride in the achievements of our armed forces, remember these young folk give up many of their freedoms to defend our right to ours. Perhaps these simple tributes uploaded by enthusiasts, are not the venues for vehement attacks on our servicemen. Could you find it in yourselves to desist? Scotland the Brave!

[@blakeps192]

Good show lads.

[@caseynord0811]

damn thats one hell of an organized military over there, here in the us we dont march, we ride buses lol

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Here's Tae us, wha's like us? Damned few an' their aw deid!

[@celjanslo92]

I bet it is quite something. But, here, by my oppinion they should put one bagpiper for each platoon. And one drummer for each platoon.

[@CitizenKate]

Scots should be proud. So perfect and powerful.

[@turtlemcclintock5321]

Damn good video })

[@willytbest]

fucking awesome, from a Sheffield lad

[@1reardon]

Lovely bless you boys

[@Ecosse57]

huge respect.

[@agnesmackie8103]

That's our boys makes u proud

[@vladnabokov4387]

Scotland forever.

[@hitewakeasllielimsolls8443]

*Alba gu bràth*