The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association parade in Liverpool for the Last time.

[@andrewsmith-cm9qw]

Hello and respects from The London Scottish thank you all the Scots are a small nation but we achieve massive things

[@ianhutton6089]

Being a Scotsman, that brought a tear in the eye and a lump to my throat. The pride and discipline these veterans have shown, whilst paraded through the streets of Liverpool for the last time, should never be forgotten . thanks Paul 👏

[@HangTheTraitors157]

Thank you Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association, proud of you. Emotional seeing that as a Liverpudlian. Bless you all. Thank you for the video.

[@TheChickenLine]

My father (like many from Merseyside), joined The Liverpool Scottish in 1939; just before war was declared. As part of the 51st HD, They fought Valiantly throughout the Africa Campaign and beyond! I never knew what these men really went through, until I myself became a combat veteran. Lest We Forget.

[@Bruce-1956]

He was one of the lucky ones not having to ensure 5 years of captivity.

[@TheChickenLine]

@@Bruce-1956 I'm not sure that he or many others were lucky as such...he made close friends, and even though spending the opening years around Ashby-de-la-Zouch, he had to witness the death of his two closest friends in the opening battle of El Alamein. Though the Liverpool Scottish (Camerons)/HD regiments, didn't land on the beaches of Normandy, they certainly didn't 'Dodge' D-Day! In fact, Sicily was the first established landing on European soil and the battles up until then, were arduous and hard fought. I have never been a prisoner of war, so I can't fully relate to that experience, or geographical campaigns where prisoner experiences differed. But if your post relates to Burma, where my Uncle Matthew was one of Wingate's Chindits, then without doubt, in relative terms, you could maybe count yourself 'Lucky'. War takes its toll in many guises, and even talking or writing about it can be quite emotional, as it is for me right now...but what is for sure, The Liverpool Scottish/Camerons, served our City and Broader Region with Great Courage and Resolve. Lest We Forget.

[@Bruce-1956]

@@TheChickenLine I meant he wasn't at the surrender at Saint Valery where 10000 of his comrades were taken prisoner. My father enlisted in the RN in 1939 and was discharged in 1954 he never ever talked about his experience niether did my uncles. Only recently did I discover that one of our neighbours was one of the first British officers in Bergen Belsen.

[@TheChickenLine]

@@Bruce-1956 Yes, much respect.

[@ruigwallace1401]

Each and everyone of them marched off with style and discipline. It brought a lump to my throat as the daughter of a Scottish veteran knowing the sacrifices made by the many, I hope the legacy is never forgotten.

[@ScouseAa]

That made me really cry. As a scouser myself, I feel we've lost something as a city here. Thanks for sharing this emotional upload. 😅🤗💖

[@lesterjohnston8888]

Bless Liverpool were would we be without you all

[@neilchristie7637]

As a Gordon Highlander ( 1st Battalion & 2/51st) & Highlander( 3rd Battalion) that served with the 51st highland division and met and trained with Liverpool Jocks this is a sad thing to see.

[@Layingflat]

May God Bless them all. Thank you for your service gentleman ❤

[@billchinook3292]

Sorry to see this. My Great Uncle, Alfred John Saunders, fought with the Liverpool Scottish in WW1. I have his medals, cap badge, and metal shoulder titles.

[@redrider1079]

I just finished watching this wonderful parade with a lump in my throat and fighting back the tears. As a Yank over the pond involved in 3 Scottish Pipe & Drum bands I have a close tie to Liverpool. My Father-in-Law was a Scouser who served during WWII. My older brother-in-law was born there, and my wife, the Scot descendant, has cousins still there that we have visited often. It is sad to see the unit disbanding, as my wife said another old tradition is gone as are some of the older establishments. The men and women looked sharp and they held their heads up with pride. Cheers to all.

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Well done The Scottish, you had a grand day for it.

[@TheGrowler55]

Sad to see the end of this famous Regiment, thanks for your Sacrifice and Service guys, from Glasgow 👏👏👏👏👏👏 🇬🇧 👍😎

[@helend222]

Impressive. Even half Scots living overseas felt emotional.

[@almamunro]

The Liverpool Scottish...always remembered...always respected...always saluted. God Bless you all.

[@johnshields6852]

Boston born I'm Scottish/Irish, bagpipes and the people marching is heart wrenching, in a good way.

[@malcolmmckinlay2143]

Up the Celts

[@garymcatear822]

@@malcolmmckinlay2143 Says the guy with the Celtic surname 😂

[@bugler75]

Well done to all Jocks, Atts and Dets on Parade. Saddened to hear that the Liverpool Scottish are no longer in the Order of Battle. Is there not even an Army Reserve Company somewhere that can keep the name? Like they did with the Liverpool Irish in an RA Troop (perhaps that’s gone now too)? Anyway, still a sad Day. Lest we forget! Faugh a Ballagh

[@paulmcleod8983]

That was great, Thanks for sharing Paul. Shame they're disbanding.

[@Nathan.150]

This was the last time we would have the Liverpool Scottish on parade. Well have rembrrance and armed forces day but we’ll never have an occasion so special that’s only for us, ever again

[@harrywaters7718]

@@Nathan.150 why?

[@velvethummingbee2057]

Thank you for filming this

[@Nathan.150]

A special parade. Nice one Paul

[@veryhighguy]

thanx

[@etsidan7003]

No regiment with a double VC recipient ( cpt Noel Chavasse ) should ever be disbanded.

[@liamhennelly3961]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@2bluehorizons4]

What a wonderful, smart, and rightfully proud group of men and women.

[@gaughantony]

Shame that regiments such as the Liverpool Scottish, London Scottish and London Irish are no more

[@bugler75]

Thanks for mentioning the Irish, often overlooked. There were the Liverpool Irish too, I believe their name is carried on in a Reserve RA troop. Lest we forget. Faugh a Ballagh

[@gaughantony]

@@bugler75 In the First World War, there was also the Tyneside Irish, 4 battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers

[@bugler75]

@@gaughantony Yes of course Tony, thank you for reminding me, to my great shame I forgot 😟. I have their shoulder titles mounted beside all the Cap Badges too. But that’s in storage at the moment. Thanks again. That’s how we keep their memories alive! Ian

[@bluenose7984]

The problem with any armed force is, they're puppets that are trained to follow orders no matter what, even when those orders are illegal...Like the lies that took the west into Iraq! When the shit hits the fan, these soldiers will be on our streets restricting our freedom...

[@Nathan.150]

@@bugler75 ubique

[@JasonCharlton-o7x]

My father in Law was Liverpool Scottish, God bless you Bob Gallagher

[@stephengallacher5752]

👍

[@irenedavo3768]

Amazing video

[@henrymann9851]

Sad to see them go, they have a proud history, thank you all for your service.

[@karljon3346]

Bring them back as i missed all this

[@rorymcguire6724]

Glad to see my old friend Mick , smart as usual and in the front file. Many a happy though sometimes blurry times with V Company. Sad day

[@anselmdanker9519]

Very impressive. Thank you for your service in the world wars.

[@daviddrake3504]

Marching into history...

[@RidseardMhicCoinnich]

Many friends that served with the Queens Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Cameron) originally served with the Liverpool Jocks. Sad loss for Liverpool that this was their last parade in that city, but as was mentioned they will parade elsewhere. Excellent parade by all involved.

[@garymcatear822]

Why is it the last parade?

[@cd1690]

During the time I served with the Queens Own Highlanders (63-72) there were 54 of us scousers in the battalion

[@RidseardMhicCoinnich]

@@cd1690 Singapore-Sharjah. We know each other. Sadly a few serving in the the 2nd Bn now.

[@2fallguy]

So sad they are disbanding.

[@robyndavis3043]

That’s a shame that the regiment had to retire 😢

[@paulvickers3800]

My late Dad who was x military Always said, all those regiments and the history just thrown away. Not Scottish but by eck those pipes and drums. When he was laying Hospital my uncle asked what he likes, I said Amazing Grace, by the pipe and drums, you see it in his face, that warm glow it gives you..

[@photopaul-bq2rg]

Great video paul hopefully see you in town some Regard paul from South Liverpool Photographer Society 🎥

[@veryhighguy]

Hi Paul, thought i would of seen you there. probably catch up during battle of the Atlantic events.

[@heatpump8566]

Shame that scousers shame themselves at the football booing the king and the national anthem. Liverpool should be better. These gents are fantastic, thanks for sharing

[@harbottle8580]

Great documentation of historical value as they say it's the last time they'll parade in Liverpool. Shame that. I always find the bagpipes as a more stirring sound, even though i have no connection with Scotland. I'm proud of these Men & Women. Is it of coincidence or deliberate that they walk down James Street by the Queen Victoria monument? Given that historically King James VI of Scotland became "King James I of Great Britain & Ireland", in the union of crowns.

[@veryhighguy]

yes the whole route had some sort of significant, The original Regiment set off from Exchange flags

[@harbottle8580]

@@veryhighguy That makes sense. Set off by Nelsons Monument and Liverpool Town Hall. A well planned route.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

We ain’t seen the last of these grand lads. They will live to march another day, in another parade.

[@cuthbert246]

Proud men of a proud regimental. Thank you.

[@terryrawlinson389]

My dad was in the Scottish for over 25 years bob Rawlinson

[@bluenorsky4391]

A sad day but one to be remembered.

[@pleasantville4529]

A bitter sweet day indeed.

[@robertparry8731]

Well done ladies and gentlemen, very impressive. From an aging non-serving Bootneck.

[@dawnreeves-turner3321]

So sad to see, along with all the unheralded English regiments marching into history. Just the right amount of ‘swagger’… 5:21

[@lewisdean22]

Lovely

[@JohnnyNorfolk]

How sad.

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Tuesday Johnny, kindly pass on greetings to Geoff & all Nottlers the next time you post on NTTL, ATB from Hatman.

[@bluepurgatory2927]

That has to be one of the smartest D.M I have ever witnessed. His mace drill was perfect.

[@robertduncan7618]

Sadness and pride .

[@mcmurphy3690]

Total respect

[@telephonic]

Fantastic video and march.

[@oscarslife5497]

Maybe we can get the band back together and save our country

[@rhannay39]

Legends. Respect.

[@glorygracek.1841]

Why are they disbanding?

[@veryhighguy]

The Regiment was gradually reduced in size from a Battalion in 1967 (600 soldiers) to a Company in 1999 (100 soldiers) to a Platoon in 2006 (30 men). The Platoon was disbanded completely in 2014. The reason each time was the results of a government Defence review. So the reasons are down to the MOD deciding what was needed at the time. The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association are going to go on at least until 2030. Obviously the numbers of people eligible to join the Association will decline over the years as the unit is no longer in existence. It was likely to be our last parade in the City yesterday as an independent body. In future we will parade with other veterans on Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Day.

[@glorygracek.1841]

@paul frost thank you so much! And thank you all for your service!

[@thomasyoung9591]

So sad to see them disbanding

[@maureenwood2752]

What a crying shame

[@juliechristie3736]

Love it

[@kennethshields6939]

Why is it that last parade?

[@veryhighguy]

a hand full will take part in other parades but this is the last large gathering of the full Association, It is being disbanded.

[@colinvespa4709]

Why are they parading for the last time ?

[@veryhighguy]

they are being disbanded.

[@colinvespa4709]

@@veryhighguy Shame, is there a particular reason, Numbers or ageing members ?

[@veryhighguy]

@@colinvespa4709 The Regiment was gradually reduced in size from a Battalion in 1967 (600 soldiers) to a Company in 1999 (100 soldiers) to a Platoon in 2006 (30 men). The Platoon was disbanded completely in 2014. The reason each time was the results of a government Defence review. So the reasons are down to the MOD deciding what was needed at the time. The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association are going to go on at least until 2030. Obviously the numbers of people eligible to join the Association will decline over the years as the unit is no longer in existence. It was likely to be our last parade in the City yesterday as an independent body. In future we will parade with other veterans on Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Day.

[@yasdnilknarf1885]

Braw lads, braw!

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@PaulWalker-f4m]

Sad it's the last time, but what a Braw display.

[@jamesross1799]

A dying side of british heretidge my family were classified as Durham Scottish. And served in 2 world wars. Although the Durham Scottish didn't have a regiment they were army navy and airforce.

[@irenedavo3768]

Amazing

[@johnscrimgeour4888]

Sad tae see, fond memories and a few lock-ins at "Score Lane" or up tae "The Rose" on the High Street..

[@peter-e2q]

Why the last time?

[@veryhighguy]

they are being disbanded, they will do smaller parades on remembrance day but only in small numbers. this is the last mass gathering and doing an independent parade

[@peter-e2q]

@@veryhighguy thanks Paul. Such a shame.

[@Getitrightroundya]

Looking good as a former Scot’s guard whose family was all Gordon’s smart as a button . Why are they not parading in Liverpool again ?

[@veryhighguy]

they are to be disbanded, they will parade in smaller numbers on remembrance day but not as a full regiment anymore

[@Getitrightroundya]

@@veryhighguy that’s a shame that , a lot of history going .

[@frasermitchell1181]

Custom,History and Tradition.

[@harrywaters7718]

Bit strange to be packing it in. Looks like about 100 healthy looking men there that could walk for another 10 years easy. They should keep it going until they’re in wheelchairs!

[@katespear1233]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@zxZ917]

A wee greet for me

[@davidravenscroft9235]

For God and Scotland

[@macsdaddy3383]

They still look like they have a pretty good organization of men, why after 93 proud years are they having to shut down?

[@veryhighguy]

Disbanded

[@damarekonayaro5781]

Free Scotland, Indyref2.

[@Strength-in-Union]

Oh please, just haud yer wheesht!

[@Nathan.150]

This is in Liverpool ye tit

[@bluenose7984]

More like Dads army!

[@irenedavo3768]

Amazing