Many years ago, the man who taught me to play the pipes was named Allan Watters....otherwise known as Pipe-Major Watters who piped the Black Watch forward at El Alamein......a true gentleman.
Back in the '90's I had the great pleasureof seeing the Black Watch's Pipe and Drums performin San Diego while they were on an American tour. There's a local piping school, and its students, all teenagers or younger, opened the show. When they finished their portion of the show, the crowd politely cheered. But as they exited offstage, the cheer that went up from the Black Watch and the Guards for them was a single, deafening shout. I know it stirred my blood, must have made the kids' LIVES.
My Grandad was a member of the Black Watch. He served in India and in France, at the Somme. He ended up as batman to General Horne, and became Horne's gardener at Stirkoke House in Caithness.
Greetings from America. I don't know why people always argue over videos like this. Just enjoy the music and the fine show of soldiers. Thanks for posting. I enjoyed these vids very much.
I'm proud to say that we Canadians have retained a wonderful tradition, as we do the same most of the time when we are doing similar exercises to our Scottish and British counterparts. God bless the Commonwealth.
sharp as **** these are soldiers . reminds me o maself (40 years ago) GOD BLESS YE LADS! (and lassies) all serving soldiers. working for and laying their lives on the line for the good of humankind. thank you for preserving what we have and for keeping things safe for the future. i have four kids and five grandkids (another one ready to appear any day now) ps. my youngest daughter served 2 years with the royal logistic corps (TA) in glasgow. ahm jist an old squaddie.
The Battle Honours of the 42nd are legendary even in the British Army. The Black Watch enjoy a legacy of glory and dread worthy of the the greatest Scottish Regiments. ALBA GU BRAITH.....
I too played with The Black Watch and toured the USA in 1976, I'm still very proud to have served as an infantryman and piper with this great Regiment, voiceinyourdream if your brother played in 1963 with Big Ug Anderson (who taught me) was he one of the pipers chosen to play at Kennedys funeral? Tich Galloway 1970-1976
my grandad my two cousins brother in law and son are black watchi cried a hundred tomes over when my son was in irak thank god he came home safe and god help the mothers whos sons didnt come home
I was once at a rememberance day ceremony and there was a corporal of the Black Watch stood there in a kilt with this freezing wind blowing. He didn't even seem to notice.
The pipes weren't played into battle throughout the second world war as the MOD banned the practise due to the fear of high casualties !!, however famously Lord Lovat took his piper with him on D Day and he played on the beaches of Normandy and throughout the North Western Europe campaign. His name was Bill Millin.
I'm American, and watching this video gives me goosebumps. Nothing in the US military can compare to the history and tradition of the Scottish, British, and Irish military units.
@Sovereign1023 Nice!, respect from the UK and a British soldier. My friend in the RM was out there with you guys during hand over at Sangin (says thanks for the Cobra support!). It so happens my Uncle is also retired USMC. A small world!
I am an American. My father was born in Dublin Ireland. My Mother was born in County Roscommon. That is also in Ireland. I am an American of Irish descent. I have friends whose parents were born in Scotland
the smartest troops on the march i have seen in a long time.they even surpass the guards regiments.and they can fight they are not just for show.make s you proud.and I`m english.
my brother toured the USA with the pipes and drums in 1963, and my other brother in 1972, I was later in the 80s. With regards to the guy that doesnt know about the 42? it stands for 42nd regiment of foot.
All kidding aside; As a Yank I'm proud to have fellows like this as allies. locheelad2,..Most of the Scots who settled in the USA (originally) settled in Virgina and the Carolinas (N & S.) as well as in parts of New Jersey. The Carolinas even have a tartan that was worn by either King Charles I or II...The design is registered in Scotland as the official state tartan. In New Jersey , Princeton University (an 'Ivy League' college). was originally a Prebsyterian Seminary.
I was getting sentimetal, it is the Gordon Highlanders who have been merged. I hope with the Black Watch :) Anyway, I thank these men for doing their job. You are all wonderful.
@TheRooster602 I am an American veteran and you are right. It doesnt matter what country or nation you hail from the people who defend your way of life deserve respect and consideration.
@Che870 I am in awe of your superior intellect. I would like to personally thank you for permitting us lowly heathens an, admittedly brief glimpse into a great mind such as yours. Your amazing grasp of world affairs, in fact, permits you to eschew such societal conventions as grammar, capitalization and punctuation. I salute you sir, and am heartened by the fact that great men such as yourself still dwell among us.
To the guy who said pipes weren't played in battle in WW2, they were. I met a man once who played the line at El Alamein, I think i nthe Kidney Ridge attack. He said it was the most frightening theing he'd eve been through. Was with the Gordons. Semper fi'!
alovejokes..... I am glad that you have researched your family and know of your tartans and crest. :-) No, I don't have a family tartan. My family is descended from (mostly) English stock. They've been in the US since 1620 If I have any Scots blood; it's from the Lowlands or Border areas. My ancestors who attended the Presbyterian Seminary may not have been of Scots lineage. Back then, most Americans attended the nearest church to their home, due to distances between towns -B.B..
Cois bánta réidhe, ar árdaibh sléibhe, Ba bhuachach ár sinsir romhainn, Ag lámhach go tréan fé'n sár-bhrat séin Tá thuas sa ghaoith go seolta Ba dhúchas riamh d'ár gcine cháidh Gan iompáil siar ó imirt áir, 'S ag siúl mar iad i gcoinne námhad Seo libh, canaídh Amhrán na bhFiann
Most Scots people have immense pride in their local regiment as it put a relativley small area on the world stage. Just like these guys did for the Dundee, Perthshire and Angus area.
good to see a force that can keep in step. I don't know how many times before parde I hear mrcpl. Harvey telling us to keep are arms brest pocket high and to dig in are left heels
at about 53 seconds, that burly sargent walks across the street and ya get the impression he'd like to kick some ass, then throw down a few fine english pints, SALUTE!
Nicely done on the march-past shots. The troops this video may be in modern desert camouflage rather than Highland-style dress blacks, but either way I can picture them packing Rifles L1A1 en route to a ship bound for an undisclosed location in the Middle East---the Brits have interests under threat in that area.
"The Ladies From Hell" is what the Germans called them in WW1! My Uncle was in the 5th Battalion and was wounded and captured at Caen after D-Day. My Father was a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion and was in Osnabruck on the North German plain when the Germans surrendered to Montgomery and WWII in Europe ended.
Proud to have a brilliant army squad in Scotland! Also I'm glad that Scotland's landscape has helped train people to join the SAS, the elite of the elites!
All those who post hate comments can do so because of those of us who fought and served garanteed you that right to speak your mind and not be huunted down and taken away..............
@Silver1Sprg , The band of the Irish Guards and the pipe band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Argyll Highlanders) are currently touring the USA. They will be in California in March and will be at the Balboa Theatre, San Diego, on March 7. Why not go see them there?
I've always said - if you want some real good marchers - get you a few of them British boys - they's real good marchers!!!!!! Can't fight too well - but they look good marching!!!!!!!!
If the British Military still has the same strick standards as they did over 150 years ago, There would be some of the best regular soldiers in the world.
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Many years ago, the man who taught me to play the pipes was named Allan Watters....otherwise known as Pipe-Major Watters who piped the Black Watch forward at El Alamein......a true gentleman.
Back in the '90's I had the great pleasureof seeing the Black Watch's Pipe and Drums performin San Diego while they were on an American tour. There's a local piping school, and its students, all teenagers or younger, opened the show. When they finished their portion of the show, the crowd politely cheered. But as they exited offstage, the cheer that went up from the Black Watch and the Guards for them was a single, deafening shout. I know it stirred my blood, must have made the kids' LIVES.
My Grandad was a member of the Black Watch.
He served in India and in France, at the Somme. He ended up as batman to General Horne, and became Horne's gardener at Stirkoke House in Caithness.
Great ! One thing about the Black Watch these guys can really march. And with pride
Stu R. Vietnam Vet 70-71
Very high respect. My grandfathers regiment.
A great sight and sound - stirs the blood of this Englishman.
Guitarmike Thank God we have guys like this to protect all of us on these Islands.
Fantastic. Thanks for posting this.
Thank God for the Brits, especially the Scots. Best friends America ever had, and our mother land, whether we always admit it or not.
Greetings from America. I don't know why people always argue over videos like this. Just enjoy the music and the fine show of soldiers. Thanks for posting. I enjoyed these vids very much.
My father was in the Black watch during the Second World War , he lost many mates and had battle scars every where
I'm proud to say that we Canadians have retained a wonderful tradition, as we do the same most of the time when we are doing similar exercises to our Scottish and British counterparts.
God bless the Commonwealth.
sharp as **** these are soldiers . reminds me o maself (40 years ago)
GOD BLESS YE LADS! (and lassies) all serving soldiers. working for and laying their lives on the line for the good of humankind. thank you for preserving what we have and for keeping things safe for the future. i have four kids and five grandkids (another one ready to appear any day now) ps. my youngest daughter served 2 years with the royal logistic corps (TA) in glasgow. ahm jist an old squaddie.
Beautiful to watch. Timing is perfect.
Look at how close those troops are together. Music to the eyes AND ears.
What a sight! Heroes. Every one. Thanks for posting
The Battle Honours of the 42nd are legendary even in the British Army. The Black Watch enjoy a legacy of glory and dread worthy of the the greatest Scottish Regiments.
ALBA GU BRAITH.....
Man I love the bagpipes
Always loved reading about he Black watch... one of Britain's elite regiments--best wishes from the USA
🏴🏴🏴
I too played with The Black Watch and toured the USA in 1976, I'm still very proud to have served as an infantryman and piper with this great Regiment, voiceinyourdream if your brother played in 1963 with Big Ug Anderson (who taught me) was he one of the pipers chosen to play at Kennedys funeral? Tich Galloway 1970-1976
I LOVE IT!!!! I saw them on tour in the mid 1990's in San Diego and enjoyed their concert. I'm just sorry they don't tour around in America anymore.
Great March Discipline. From a Yank Veteran.
+TheDustysix
yessir.
ya'll are lookin' mighty sharp, troops.
LEST WE FORGET,AND GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.
Truly impressive. Pipes and drums rock.
love this clip,usmc and still the bagpipes bring a chill
I’m at the back, loving it! FTFT!
my grandad my two cousins brother in law and son are black watchi cried a hundred tomes over when my son was in irak thank god he came home safe and god help the mothers whos sons didnt come home
I was once at a rememberance day ceremony and there was a corporal of the Black Watch stood there in a kilt with this freezing wind blowing. He didn't even seem to notice.
This is how every soldier should be coming home, ah THE BLACK WATCH, the oldest and the Best.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Smart as usual, Awesome Marching, Respect lads.
This is one of the best Outfits in the world.
The pipes weren't played into battle throughout the second world war as the MOD banned the practise due to the fear of high casualties !!, however famously Lord Lovat took his piper with him on D Day and he played on the beaches of Normandy and throughout the North Western Europe campaign. His name was Bill Millin.
I'm American, and watching this video gives me goosebumps. Nothing in the US military can compare to the history and tradition of the Scottish, British, and Irish military units.
That's how PROFESSIONAL Soldiers march ;) Splendid turnout of the lads.
Now that is a very nice piece of drill.
now that was truly epic!
11 people who listened to this obviously have no idea what fine Pipe & Drum music is.
@Sovereign1023 Nice!, respect from the UK and a British soldier. My friend in the RM was out there with you guys during hand over at Sangin (says thanks for the Cobra support!). It so happens my Uncle is also retired USMC. A small world!
Great!! Fantastic!!
I can feel the pride coming from this video. Truly an awesome Regiment.
Yes I'm American,,But I will say the Black Watch are some of the best ...To know them is to respect them...All my best to them
Arms up, heads high. Looking proud
I am an American. My father was born in Dublin Ireland. My Mother was born in County Roscommon. That is also in Ireland. I am an American of Irish descent. I have friends whose parents were born in Scotland
that bass drum is like portable artillery!
the smartest troops on the march i have seen in a long time.they even surpass the guards regiments.and they can fight they are not just for show.make s you proud.and I`m english.
my brother toured the USA with the pipes and drums in 1963, and my other brother in 1972, I was later in the 80s. With regards to the guy that doesnt know about the 42? it stands for 42nd regiment of foot.
Fierce fighters and fierce friends. Salute to my brothers in arms!
a sight to be proud of :)
the smartest troops on the march i have seen in a long time.they even surpass the guards regiments.and they can fight they are not just for show.
All kidding aside; As a Yank I'm proud to have fellows like this as allies.
locheelad2,..Most of the Scots who settled in the USA (originally) settled in Virgina and the Carolinas (N & S.) as well as in parts of New Jersey.
The Carolinas even have a tartan that was worn by either King Charles I or II...The design is registered in Scotland as the official state tartan.
In New Jersey , Princeton University (an 'Ivy League' college). was originally a Prebsyterian Seminary.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YES I SAW TROOPING OF THE COLOUR.THEIR LINE OF DRESS WAS LIKE WAVES BREAKING ON A BEACH.
Right on lads! Well done!!
Pathfinder
Good on you Lads. Make me so proud.
I love the lot of you. Hold your heads high.
I was getting sentimetal, it is the Gordon Highlanders who have been merged. I hope with the Black Watch :)
Anyway, I thank these men for doing their job. You are all wonderful.
Absolute f***ing coordination and discipline!
Proud of everyone of them - the price they pay.
@TheRooster602 I am an American veteran and you are right. It doesnt matter what country or nation you hail from the people who defend your way of life deserve respect and consideration.
quality stuff
'And then with their colours flying, their drums rolling and their pipes wailing the British came at us again'
@Che870 I am in awe of your superior intellect. I would like to personally thank you for permitting us lowly heathens an, admittedly brief glimpse into a great mind such as yours. Your amazing grasp of world affairs, in fact, permits you to eschew such societal conventions as grammar, capitalization and punctuation. I salute you sir, and am heartened by the fact that great men such as yourself still dwell among us.
To the guy who said pipes weren't played in battle in WW2, they were. I met a man once who played the line at El Alamein, I think i nthe Kidney Ridge attack. He said it was the most frightening theing he'd eve been through. Was with the Gordons.
Semper fi'!
alovejokes.....
I am glad that you have researched your family and know of your tartans and crest. :-)
No, I don't have a family tartan. My family is descended from (mostly) English stock. They've been in the US since 1620
If I have any Scots blood; it's from the Lowlands or Border areas. My ancestors who attended the Presbyterian Seminary may not have been of Scots lineage. Back then, most Americans attended the nearest church to their home, due to distances between towns -B.B..
Cois bánta réidhe, ar árdaibh sléibhe,
Ba bhuachach ár sinsir romhainn,
Ag lámhach go tréan fé'n sár-bhrat séin
Tá thuas sa ghaoith go seolta
Ba dhúchas riamh d'ár gcine cháidh
Gan iompáil siar ó imirt áir,
'S ag siúl mar iad i gcoinne námhad
Seo libh, canaídh Amhrán na bhFiann
I find that, for some strange reason, this stuff is the best kind of alarm clock.
Most Scots people have immense pride in their local regiment as it put a relativley small area on the world stage. Just like these guys did for the Dundee, Perthshire and Angus area.
You're looking great guys.
Way back in the day, marching like this with the drums and pipes is how people walked into combat.
Black Watch have a great rugby team too
and as a proud American,i thank these brave men for their service to the "free world",..
Looking Good Boys!!
Ich finde das Black Watch Regiment ist das beste und stolzeste der Welt!!
Wenn Ich könnte würde ich eintreten.
Exceptional.
i luv u son im so proud of u
So proud of each and every one of them !! Well done the Jocks'
good to see a force that can keep in step. I don't know how many times before parde I hear mrcpl. Harvey telling us to keep are arms brest pocket high and to dig in are left heels
at about 53 seconds, that burly sargent walks across the street and ya get the impression he'd like to kick some ass, then throw down a few fine english pints, SALUTE!
Nicely done on the march-past shots. The troops this video may be in modern desert camouflage rather than Highland-style dress blacks, but either way I can picture them packing Rifles L1A1 en route to a ship bound for an undisclosed location in the Middle East---the Brits have interests under threat in that area.
Good point well put!
BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE!!!!
"The Ladies From Hell" is what the Germans called them in WW1! My Uncle was in the 5th Battalion and was wounded and captured at Caen after D-Day. My Father was a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion and was in Osnabruck on the North German plain when the Germans surrendered to Montgomery and WWII in Europe ended.
Thank you, Ystaddrummajor!
God help anybody who gets in a battle with the Black Watch. Thats one unit i would never want to fuck with lol
they are playin the roses of prince charlie
:)
Proud to have a brilliant army squad in Scotland! Also I'm glad that Scotland's landscape has helped train people to join the SAS, the elite of the elites!
seeing British units march is so much more exciting than watching an American regiment parade. it's the bagpipes i think
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit "No One Assails Me With Impunity"
Old 42nd FOREVER!!
@ukcatfan36 Thanks for that great comment,and the American military is what the British love working with the most.
damn mellow out dude
lol love how there's one guy near the back wearing Tan boots, rest are all in proper dress
All those who post hate comments can do so because of those of us who fought and served garanteed you that right to speak your mind and not be huunted down and taken away..............
brilliant
@peetee36 You can tell he is from England - he tucks his tail and runs!!!!! ANd does it very well - they have a lot of practice doing this!!!
Thanks mate!
Impressive. Very proud soldiers.
hey mate, this illinois1776 dude is the crazy one!
He was a soldier attatched from the REME to the black watch for the tour.
@Silver1Sprg , The band of the Irish Guards and the pipe band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Argyll Highlanders) are currently touring the USA. They will be in California in March and will be at the Balboa Theatre, San Diego, on March 7. Why not go see them there?
love the song 1:16 "battle of waterloo" I hear a YEAAHH! in the background
@Che870 Children, children. I think on the badass scale a Black Watch veteran is somewhere above an angry internet chairborne commando.
I've always said - if you want some real good marchers - get you a few of them British boys - they's real good marchers!!!!!! Can't fight too well - but they look good marching!!!!!!!!
If the British Military still has the same strick standards as they did over 150 years ago, There would be some of the best regular soldiers in the world.
@YARROWS Would they do this while they are playing their flute - or would they stop blowing - and put the flute down??