Royal Regiment of Scotland: Freedom of the Highlands

[00:00] Parade through Inverness - music by the Pipes and Drums and Military Band
[02:11] Parade enters Northern Meeting Park - music by the Pipes and Drums
[03:29] The Inspection - music by the Pipes and Drums and Military Band
[05:26] Setting up the Drumhead Service Altar
[07:25] The Freedom Citation
[08:14] Fanfare by the Military Band
[08:35] The March Past - music by the Pipes and Drums and Military Band
MUSIC LIST
[00:00] Green Hills of Tyrol [adapted by PM John MacLeod (c. 1854) from the Tyrolienne from Rossini's opera 'William Tell']
[00:56] The Thin Red Line [Kenneth Alford (1881 - 1945)]
[02:11] Atholl Highlanders [attrib. Lady Charlotte Murray c. 1780]
[02:45] Glendaruel Highlanders [Alexander Fettes (1845-1921)] followed by reprise of Atholl Highlanders
[03:29] When the Battle's O'er [William Robb (1863 - 1909)]
[03:59] Theme from "Soldier, Soldier" [Jim Parker, based on the traditional nursery rhyme 'Soldier, soldier, won't you marry me?']
[08:14] Fanfare For A Dignified Occasion [Arthur Bliss (1891 - 1975)]
[08:35] Scotland the Brave/Hielan' Laddie/Scotland the Brave [traditional]
On 15 October 2015 The Royal Regiment of Scotland received the Freedom of the Highlands from Highland Council at a ceremony in Inverness. The ceremony took the form of a Drumhead Service in the Northern Meeting Park.
The bands are the Pipes and Drums of The Highlanders 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) and the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
This video some of the highlights of the ceremony. Soldiers from the Regiment are shown marching through Inverness to the Northern Meeting Park for the ceremony. Also shown are the parade entering the park, the inspection, setting up the drum altar, the reading of the Freedom Award, and a fanfare.
The parade marches off to the Regiment's Quick March, Scotland the Brave.
Also on parade is the Regiment's mascot Lance Corporal Cruachan IV, a Shetland pony.
Parades were also held in Wick, Dingwall and Fort William the following day.

[@dziltener]

I had the opportunity to visit Scotland this summer, and although apart from a day trip I stayed in Edinburgh, I got to see an amazing Tattoo and got to experience the friendliness and openness of the Scottish people which I envy greatly as a Swiss. I will definitely come back again soon!

[@fellforit]

You mountain nations have an affinity for each other :D

[@alanaw27]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed my country.

[@user-it4hn3qn6y]

I' m from Ukraine/ Scottish soldiers, the best soldiers. Honour, bravery, courage! The History of 51-st Highlanders Division during WW II, have'nt words.

[@dellbank7696]

Hope safe out there god less Ukraine

[@joseph1845]

@@dellbank7696 What even the Nazis the west have been funding?

[@dylancampbell6695]

God bless Ukraine from an ex Scotts guard Sargent

[@lesliejackson149]

With all due respect, THE most revered and feared soldiers are... The Gurkhas. Hands down the best in the world. Please give respect where it is due.

[@pjmoseley243]

@@dylancampbell6695 I dont mean to be picky or anything, but the correct spelling is SERGEANT .

[@leviniaheinisch6631]

love all Scottish bagpipers, gives me lump in my heart to hear the pipes.

[@gf4353]

Don't you just love the precision!!!

[@radiobuenisimaplc1554]

I've always been attracted to all this, especially the sound of bagpipes, I'm excited, I hope someday I can travel to scotland, greetings from the end of the world, Chile.

[@mainscotsboii116]

Andres Olivero same here! :D wish i was one though. I bet ill be the only person in the regiment that is from Philippines XD

[@Jazzycat47]

Incredibly sharp bunch of troops! Congratulations from a Scottish-American. (veteran, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army)

[@gabrielolmedo9000]

Scottland the Brave! Love that melody, full of joy and proud. Greetings to all highlanders from Paraguay!☺

[@meruliouslacrimens5154]

When i hear the skirl of the pipes and the beat of the drums and all my hairs stand on end i give thanks for all our armed forces and what they do for us all, but it makes me immensely proud to be part of our great nation. Only wish i had been there.

[@uwehartmann1977]

Unfortunately, Germany does not have such beautiful traditions for its men and women in the army as Scotland has. I love the Scots for such beautiful moments. My thanks to all who fight for us, and our freedom.

[@prussiankingdom1693]

Most were destroyed by the allies in ww1

[@rmac8378]

These are not scottish traditions. This is the british army, all are loyal to british crown and there is a lot of english people in these regiments.

[@Gouldarr]

@@rmac8378 oh look I found myself an idiotic tory! That is the uniform and traditions of scotland not the uk you blithering idiot.

[@stephencrompton4352]

@@Gouldarr You're both half wrong half right about the uniforms, they are British Army style uniforms, but they obviously have their specific parts drawn from traditional Highland dress.

[@lubodiakov188]

From all the world: God Bless Scotland. Truly. Be proud of it, lads and lasses.

[@sidneywallace48]

To see this makes my heart swell with pride! Scotland Forever!

[@mikecinquen]

100%

[@rmac8378]

If seeing the British army march through scotland makes you feel pride then it shows how Lost a country Scotland is. The world hates the british army.

[@stuartscott1930]

Soar alba

[@alanboyce7109]

Imagine being a german soldier on sword beach and hearing bagpipes getting louder and louder..the germans called them whistling death.

[@w.reidripley1968]

"(German) Na, sounds like Lord Lovat brought Willie along for the show, ja?"

[@w.reidripley1968]

LL: Blue Bonnets! Some Tommy in the background: Stormed at with shot and she'll Boldly they rode and well Into the jaws of death Into the mouth of Hell Rode the six hundred . . .

[@davidwallace4665]

The Germans called the Scots the ladies from Hell in WW1 coz of the Kilt and saw them all as Elite Soldiers.

[@Br4m76]

The loud of bagpipes and the march of soldiers bring me here. It's just wonderful. Greetings from Indonesia.

[@wladyslawbukowski]

Expensive uniforms, no money for panties.

[@johnpearce3714]

YES , YES , YES , TRULY FANTASTIC !! OUR GREAT SCOTTISH REGIMENTS !! MANY THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO . TRULY APPRECIATED !! MEMORIES IN OUR HEARTS & MINDS !! JOHN IN LONDON.

[@Adonis8369]

It makes me so proud to call myself Scottish and have the given right to wear my family tartan Scotland forever

[@Stuartmills7uk]

Proud! God bless the brave Scottish soldiers. Best wishes, from London :-)

[@hanknijff3713]

Tony Titcomb and from the netherlands God bless the brave..

[@wowojeejee]

There is no god!

[@charbelyoussef604]

Pierre M yeah there is no God, and the universe made itself from nothing. Now go back to sleep.

[@lazareth1674]

We Are what the fuck does the guys skin colour got to do with it? He could have been born and bred in Scotland making him more Scottish than your ignorant ass comment

[@MG-bs5mr]

@We Are what a bloody stupid comment.

[@mpluggty6]

Devils in skirts,what a stirring sight and sound.god bless Great Britain and all who bravely serve her for our freedoms,thank you.

[@Kingkongolee]

GB was not really know for the concept of freedom for others. The empire wanted to to take the freedom of other countries ;)

[@davidwallace5484]

@@Kingkongolee That's not true

[@josephlandrut4154]

The men walk proud in their Kilt and Bagpipes playing to encourage their long marches

[@dirkstarostik7098]

Greetings from Germany! I Love thus scottish Pipes and Drums...and this marching Style!Scotland,stay free!🛡

[@johnpearce3714]

HI THERE , THE BIG DRUM , MANY THANKS FOR THIS VID. REALLY ENJOYABLE TO SEE OVER & OVER AGAIN !! MANY THANKS TO OUR SCOTTISH REGIMENTS !! JOHN IN LONDON.

[@matthewduffin6348]

Welcome home to all of the regiments from Scotland your very welcome back to your capital city and to your friends and families

[@peterlanzon2442]

Very nice traditional musicians, well performed and god bless you all thank you

[@susanmcintyre1037]

Love listening to Bagpipes!

[@parengbroodydrake1036]

Love those bagpipes and drums plus march Winston Churchill's army are great respect from Philippines

[@donnanichols4157]

I live in Inverness, Florida..founded by Scots..and I am part Scots.. The bagpipes 'speak' to me. Listening to this has been wonderful! My great grandparents and my great great grandparents would be very, very proud..

[@keithdonald7429]

Donna Nichols hi Donna Inverness Scotland you're own folk hail from the isle of Skye

[@tonyricchiuti9878]

The Scots do have a unique way of letting the world know just exactly who they are.

[@gavinrussell9242]

tony well the romans knackered england and tehen got to scotland and and thought oh shit lets go back to rome

[@tonyphilips4854]

@@daviddou1408 not out of step - ready step

[@tommywhite8301]

@@wladyslawbukowski at least they have balls

[@wladyslawbukowski]

@@tommywhite8301 At least. You're damn right.

[@gavinrussell9242]

well scots never been banned out of europe with footbll love beeer yes but unlike english lager louts

[@TheGrenadier97]

Scottish bands and military traditions are awesome. Long live!

[@helen4764]

Der Alte aye lad they are good well if your me I get to do em

[@portiadaniels7253]

They are very awesome

[@ronhoffstein8142]

I could watch these for hours. They are magnificent. Especially, I love the bagpipes. Us Yanks never get to see and hear them in action at home.

[@9gbrooks1]

Der Alte ca. Cc

[@gheorgheivescu4467]

Ron Hoffstein

[@Newtonheimer]

Absolutely incredible! I am American, but feel that pull to the Scots, their country and of course, the Bagpipes. Love it so much!

[@barbarahallinan1151]

geri...........the scots travel on british passports only they are subjects of the crown and dont have scottish passports. thats sad.

[@markusadanitsch648]

great look at the one he polished his buckle real good shines like an little sun SMART LADS.

[@theslayeryt9863]

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and Ireland 🇮🇪 the best Celtic countries ever! I love the highlands band 🫡

[@conde_concini]

I love Scotland since I watched Braveheart

[@robbiecampbell9831]

best fighting men in the world

[@robbiecampbell9831]

god bless the queen

[@elizabethlara8732]

I'm from Texas America and I think this music is amazing what I mean is it's uprising meaning that it motivates you I like it a lot I even drive around playing this

[@dieudo.]

Rare are the armies that know how military art works. Scotland is obviously excellent for this

[@MrLawabider41]

Total class! You guys over there do it right. Awesome!

[@mcav3270]

Enjoyed immensely! Colorful and all so perfectly performed as expected.

[@TheJukeboxhero15]

HI BIG DRUM, LOVE THIS. THANK YOU

[@peternotarfrancesco2614]

Excellant video. AND much thanks for listing the events and the music selections. Listing the music is a great help if someone wants to search and hear more of that piece.

[@gianlucaable]

fantastic scotland!

[@jocarter2848]

First time I saw live news item back in the 60s when they march in full unifor. With pipes and drums out of Aden . I was so impressed and have been spellbound whenever I see them visited the Edinboygh tattoo just to see them for real several times and my knees go weak every time. The most romantic mi!it as uniform in the world. Can't imagine how much work goes into preparing for public display. Thank you. X

[@1815ish]

Great video.Thanks for posting.

[@joanireland1287]

FANTASTIC!..........MY HUSBAND WAS A PROUD SCOT!.........THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@jimmycamilleri3746]

fantastic so wonderfll thanks and God bless

[@ruedigermohr7169]

.

[@georgeryan1709]

Jimmy Camilleri

[@coinneachgillemoire9111]

REMINDS ME OF MY IDOL, WILLIAM WALLACE, and i am proud to be a Scot "lang mae SCOTLAND REEK!

[@krugmeister7301]

...Greetings from Canada...Or Quebec....Montreal.....And Send My regards to Dornoch,Scotland....House Wupperthal...

[@uweeckenroth1390]

Respekt from Germany

[@russellpreston2690]

respect and thanks

[@purnapoosmom]

Wonderful videography ! Amazing event.

[@ldemeiswri]

What precision ! How fabulous`!

[@williamrichmond1937]

Tremendous! I'm part Munro so I am partial to the fourty twa the black watch. Got to see them once. All incredible!

[@MikhailLiakhovskiy]

thank you friends

[@amosmaclin4665]

I no mp taught me thank u guys always love to ya from across the pound

[@martialmusic]

Magnificent job!

[@robinaxeman]

Lovely to watch

[@jiggsborah7041]

I love the precision of men marching , i was in a cadets band as a bugler in high school and enjoyed parades immensely

[@RichardDCook]

Great to hear the pipes going so well! Getting a very good tone there. Impressive as always. Cabar feidh gu brath!

[@georgeryan1709]

pancelticpiper p

[@ellyvanderzwan7110]

pancelticpiper

[@Dagobert1234]

It’s on my bucket list, I need to travel to Scotland , visit the local whiskey breweries and see the highlanders myself. Wonderful video, thanks for uploading

[@maconescotland8996]

No 'e' in whisky here - thats the Irish and American spelling - and it's produced in distilleries, not breweries.

[@BENKCHAFIK-ef3gt]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@ColinCampbellhaggis]

Proud to be Scottish.

[@jacekdarski6745]

Biały Cukier-Słodka Łyżeczka. Rob Roy-Liam Neeson "Honor to jest coś takiego co nikt nie może ci dać-ani zabrać. Taki prezent dla samego siebie."

[@rmac8378]

Videos like this would make me ashamed to be scottish

[@diarioemisordigital1380]

"Gordon get your bastards up onto the crest I will bring up the rest of the brigade" --- General Thomas Picton in "Waterloo" movie.

[@patrickgordon9893]

and they did, and will do so

[@CaledonianMafia]

"The 92nd will advance!"

[@joecooper97]

I put this video on only to realise that it was filmed in my home city of Inverness

[@charlesmcgowen7238]

Gorgeous

[@MandyJMaddison]

These lads are pretty impressive! ....... so well drilled

[@hanssolo3898]

as an Irish German they are the most revered thats whatwe should aspire to!!!

[@nicusuga5390]

Totul respectul pentru astfel de oameni!

[@Bbb-uc4rw]

Schotten in Uniform und mit der schönen Musik 🎶 🎶 🎶 sind Immer wieder schön anzusehen 😊😊😊

[@marcelocadencia3402]

Excelente 👌 show 😄

[@fabienfournier9141]

Sublime , vive Scotland !

[@mikerojas8183]

Im not scottish, but I want this played at my funeral 🔥🤘

[@NancyCampbell-rk9rm]

Aaaa, bagpipes! I'll listen any time, any where, whatever you want to play I'm there! Thanks for recording and sharing.

[@Joe2033]

Couldn’t tell from the thumbnail that this was my hometown. Weird seeing it on KZbin.

[@cammysmith7562]

0:58 The thin red line my favourite march.

[@drummerboy1709]

Perfectly marching in sync with the beat

[@lubossebrle8990]

Moc pěkné

[@rosemary9957]

E lindo esta melodia amei

[@Ann-qf5vk]

Amazing

[@johnoakes4143]

Love this video. Everyone smart and in ste

[@jeanluccharpentier7957]

belle parade j'aime tous les titres celtique, je vous souhaite la bien venue en france

[@stewartmackay539]

Gotta love it

[@silviaruhsen4666]

to glamis - strathmore .... to strengh ...keep smiling , it is worth of

[@starofdavid9919]

As a small nation us Scots have gave the world so much, so proud to be Scottish.

[@risteardwest3384]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 you can't beat this music 🎶 Bagpipes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💯👍🎶

[@user-sq3us7rd2i]

經典中經典,勇哉！蘇格蘭勇士，壯哉！雄虎之師也！

[@AmadriadiCeliaBailes]

GREAT !!!

[@brucelevine6517]

Impressive !

[@dptcruiser]

The pipes the pipes are calling me. Thanks. Men in kilts even better.

[@michel4080]

merci thank s you

[@Skipper-Chris]

Ich liebe Schottland, ich hoffe sehr, das Ihr nach einer erneute Abstimmung in der EU verbleibt.

[@ImJeff1965]

Fantastic!! From the U.S.A.

[@tomlucas4890]

+Jennifer Emerson A wee tip for anyone trying on a kilt, kneel down on the floor and put it on, when the hem is just touching the floor, then fasten it up :-)), My brother was in the Argyles, they had a mirror on the parade ground in Stirling Castle, any one going out in the kilt and was 'not commando' was ordered back to remove the offending article.

[@tomlucas4890]

+tom lucas the wee horse, as you probably well know, is a Shetland pony, tough, strong, stubborn as hell, the perfect mascot, but it also makes a great pet. perfect for young kids, this one is I think is number 3 in the line, probably spoiled to hell, he is called Cruachan.

[@numpty4835]

Argylls !

[@numpty4835]

Cruachan retires or dies Cruachan replaces him. Long live Cruachan :-)

[@claudioolave7914]

Is a great video !

[@NOTICIATUBE]

WOWWWW... WAT A VIDEO...CONGRATULATIONS

[@macarchers]

great parade

[@dilsonqueiroz906]

belo desfile..........viva a Escócia!!.......

[@theinquiryplease4404]

Amazing quality as always!

[@totoche7276]

c est magnifique vive la tradition ecossaise vive scotland

[@TimDaCorgi]

Cheers and best wishes from America!!

[@blountdemien2020]

Timothy Fuller i hate america besides the confeds

[@luigibignami7672]

UN POPOLO MERAVIGLIOSO:GRANDE SCOZIA

[@jakemacallan9277]

the Scots are the beating heart , remember that tune

[@theunterpstra4609]

Wat een prachtig gezicht, héél indrukwekkend. Zuinig op zijn!

[@blountdemien2020]

Theun Terpstra zo maar in ww2 waren jullie BANG !!!!

[@WickedKingLycoan]

Gorgeous, Proud, Fierce And Brave.

[@kampfoppa9961]

🤣🤣🤣The Pony got more Decorations than the Sgt/SSgt to hold him/she ; ive seen so mutch Videos with those 2 .Thx to all Fellows for your Service . Greets from Germany

[@Mill....1965]

Nice !Nice!Nice traditions!!!