Royal Regiment of Scotland is the oldest and popular Scottish regiment of the British Army Infantry.
Royal Regiment in Scotland comprises of five regular and two territorial units. Each army unit maintains its former regiments pipes and drums to follow on the tradition.
History of Royal Regiment of Scotland:
The Royal Regiment of Scotland was formed by the Secretary of State for Defence, Goeff Hoon from the House of Commons on 16th December 2004.
Royal Regiment of Scotland is the only one regiment, which maintains its own military band. This particular band was formed by merging the Highland and Lowland band of the Scottish society. The administration of this regiment is maintained by two territorial army units. In 1948 each regiment diluted to a single army unit. In 2005, the new regiment- cap badge was revealed that comprises of Saltire of St Andrew and the Lion Rampant. As a royal regiment the cap badge is honored by a crown as one of the best army unit.
Popular Battalion of Royal Regiment of Scotland:
Some of the popular battalions of the Royal Regiment of Scotland include:
- Royal Scots – it is first famous army unit formed between 633-2006
- The Royal Highland Fusiliers – it is the second battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
- The Black Watch – it is the third battalion of the Royal Regiment formed between 1931 to 2006.
- The Highlanders( Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) – it is the fourth battalion of Scotland's army unit.
There are many more battalions of
Royal Regiment of Scotland, which have earned worldwide recognition for their undying passion for the country of Scotland.
