My husband was in the Argylls and he says they have always had a military band as well as a pipe band. The racist comments sicken me. They are fine looking soldiers every one. We didn't fight WW2 so that we could have racially 'pure' regiments like the SS.
You might like to know that many militant Muslims hate the Gurkhas and call them 'traitors'. Recommendation indeed. I am all for black and brown people joining the British Army. All of whom, I'm sure, are proud to be British and defend British values with their lives. It proves that they don't have a huge 'professional victim' chip on their shoulder, like the above, and are prepared to muck in like everybody else, and help save this country from sick Islamic tyranny.
We never fought WW2 to destroy our culture and our proud heritage. To see these blacks walking about dresssed in what is almost the Scotland National costume is absurd and an afront.Perhaps you don't have a heritage or a national costume where you come from. Get real ya moron.
clachanyill excuse me, these so called "blacks" defend our country from any kind of threat, try giving a little more respect to our brothers and sisters no matter what race they are, they defend the British people and values with there life's
My Father served with the 2nd Battalion of the Argyll`s in Malaya prior to the fall of Singapore he was on the Death Railway ,and ended up in Fukuoka Camp 5 miles from Nagasaki when the A bomb was dropped .There were English in his Regiment and they served with honour .Fijians are wonderful people ,and make great Soldiers and Buddies .Bula - Bula Fiji !!
I am American and I am ashamed to read of these sickening racist and bigoted remarks about these brave soldiers, regardless of their color. They donned that uniform to fight for the standards by which the British have stood proudly in defense of for centuries. Shame and disgrace to any that would besmirch them. Thank God for these brave man and women in uniform that fight around the world to keep us safe!
+crashrandy Good on you ! Back in the day, British Regiments did 10 year postings. India, China, Canada. In the last century, after 10 years in Southern Ireland most of the Argyll recruits were Irish. Black soldiers and sailors have fought alongside Brits long before Trafalgar and Waterloo. Never properly chronicled. Saw the statue to the Buffalo Soldier at Fort Leavenworth. UK should do the same. Can't help noticing all the supporting comments from real soldiers. If you didn't serve you don't understand. So message for the idiots; shut up. Read your Burns; A man's a man for aw that ! If I wanted to listen to an arsehole I would have farted !
+Allan Collins Yep, every country has it's smattering of ill educated eejits who are best ignored. They don't represent the vast majority of our fine country men and women.
I too had grandfathers and great uncles who were involved in WW1. Both of my "papas" were in the Cameron Highlanders, one great uncle was in the Royal Marines and the others were in other regiments but I'm not sure which ones.
SADLY AMERICANS GET IT ALL WRANG,, ONLY PLACE IS THE BRITISH ISLES, MADE UP OF 4 COUNTRIES ,SCOTLAND, ENGLAND IRELAND WALES. SCOTLAND IS SCOTS,,WALES IS WELSH, ENGLAND IS ENGLISH.IRELAND IS IRISH,,, ''IM PROUD TO BE ONLY SCOTTISH BORN AND BRED'' NO SUCH PLACE AS BRITAIN.
To those who seem puzzled by soldiers of different races in the Army, it has been going on for hundreds if not thousands of years. There were quite a few Saxon soldiers in the Byzantine Army who migrated there after the Norman invasion of Britain. The history of the British Empire is full of soldiers and sailors from all parts of the world. Check out the history of VC holders and you will see quite a few who are not Anglo Saxons or Celts.
My grandfather joined the Argylls in his native Ireland and became a CSM before being killed 100 years ago. He never returned to his native village from which was ostracised for joining the British Army. His father came to live with my grandmother's family. My uncle visited the village in the 1950s and asked for access to the parish records. The parish priest said, "My son, if I were you I'd leave well alone."
I know many people are not aware that a great many Irishmen volunteered for active duty and were poorly treated on their return. Truly brave men who paid a greater price than most for doing the right thing.
To the people puzzled and/or offended by the presence of black soldiers in the Scottish regiments - recruiting non-Scottish members into Scottish Regiments to make up numbers is a practice that has been going on for hundreds of years (at one point in the Napoleonic Wars, about 13% of the Black Watch were English, Welsh or Irish). The relatively recent influx of black soldiers into the Scottish regiments (as well as Asian recruits, and white recruits from the Commonwealth which no one seems to complain about) was a measure taken because said regiments and battalions were critically undermanned (and they still are). The campaign to "Save the Scottish regiments!" was actually a moderate success; the amalgamations hit the English and Welsh units even harder (ie, just look at the complicated lineage of The Rifles or The Royal Welsh Regiment) , and currently Scottish battalions make up 14% of the infantry despite Scotland only making up 8% of the UK's population. In short, if you are lamenting the amalgamation of the Scottish regiments and consider it a "betrayal" or a question of budget cuts, but complain about the presence of black soldiers in a Highland Regiment because it's not traditional, you're an idiot. The foreign recruits being funneled into the Scottish regiments are the only thing keeping them from being amalgamated further, and serving in a Scottish regiment (especially on operations) makes them more of a Scotsman than some grungy old dinosaur who hasn't. Either learn to accept your Fijians, or consider campaigning for further amalgamations or disbanding instead.
Sir Pants well said!! If it were not for troops from the commonwealth the RRS would be even more undermanned than it is just now. And it’s not just black commonwealth soldiers, there are plenty of white South Africans, New Zealander’s, Aussies, and as you say, English. Me being one of them. Funny how folk moan but won’t sign on the dotted line themselves.
My dad served in Malaya became a POW foir 3 years, I visited Stirling Castle and found out about him William Bannatyne I will NEER forget him and I will ALWAYS respect the armeed forces of this nation. He told me once he played footbal for Plymouth Argyll i dont know if there are records of it , but i imagine he was a midfielderaas my Dad was as hard as anything you culd imagine. He served under COl. Boyle . Thank you my daughter is joining the RAF soon to serve her country. There is NEVER a time when we should not thank you
As a Scot, I find some comments here very strange regarding the colour of some members of the Scottish regiments, if they fought in the regiment then they are Scots, irrespective of colour or where they were born. As we say, we are all Jock Thampsons bairns.
+Andy Galloway Cheers Andy, mind you I know some old school lads in the Scots Guards that might beg to differ. I am Australian. I met the Duke of Argyll quite by accident in the grounds of Government House, New South Wales, Sydney, circa 1990. I was a young uniformed Special Constable NSW Police Force, charged with securing premises such as Government House, the Sydney Police Center and so on. I had my new rotation on Government House, at 5AM. Walking the perimeter in the early dawn I spot this fellow walking up and down, I was not briefed on who might be in residence and as I did not recognize him as part of Air Chief Marshall Sir James Rowland's family (who I knew quite well visually) I immediately challenged him. The fellow turned, hands behind his back and said "why, I am the Duke of Argyll" in a perfect English accent. I said "I beg your pardon your Grace" and snapped an old school British Army salute. He nodded and strolled off, hands behind his back. True story. Cheers mate.
I know it's been a wee bit but before the UK government decided to bring in other countries into our Scottish regiments they first had to change the name to move forward. A government paper many years before this talked about the low numbers joining up and knew that bringing in other nationals would be difficult so they change the Regiments names. Ex Argyll
I know what you mean. My father used to say the scottish- it takes all kinds, yeh know? Ime gonna look up the names you put iyyinand remembr this. I wasn't born of scotland until my father said to me, my name it come from Scotland, carol, my name it come from Scotland! Ime learning, but I have an education... on my mothers side we r Wards, that's her middle name, l count it back to scotland, also. There's a book, "when scotland was jewish" written by a Taylor and another famous name. They trace it back to the 1400's, say it's DNA research I was taught by my rabbi that when Israel was leaving Egypt some of us builded boats and went west and ended up on the Emerald isles, which calls to mind: us gaels.🎉😮
***** I have no doubt every Briton in early life lives in reality, but much like yourself they swallow the Westminster pill, and then they vote. When I say Britons I mean the Britons that are relevant enough to effect change. The electorate. Perhaps you've spent to much time obsessing over empire and Christendom.
This is a sad but proud day for the Argyll's. So disappointed that I was unable to attend due to work commitments. Put pride in your step Argyll's for as you march out of the army list you are marching into history.
Thanks for posting. My Gt Grandfather was with the 1/8 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during the First World War. He was killed in April 1918, possibly at Lys. Was thinking how he could've been familiar with some of the marches played here. We will remember them. RIP Archibald.
It's sad when budget cuts can spell the virtual end of such a venerable Regiment. At least there's still a small ceremonial presence. The Campbell's are proud of their lads!
Makes one feel immensely proud ! Bless you boys!! Look at this scene, clean streets, tidy houses, amazing soldiers, its basically perfect, the way we should be. .yet the sad thing is its not like this, we seemingly cannot do this, yet its so simple!! , Why are our societies not like it !?
My grandfather was in the Argylls and won the DSM and would be so sad to see their demise. I hope we vote YES next year and bring them back as a Scottish regiment in our defence forces,
People are not joining the Army these days so they have recruiting teams who go overseas to the Commonwealth on recruiting drives. Every regiment in the British Army has a fair few Fijians and other nationalities in it these days. The Scottish one are no different. They are good soldiers and I bet the regimental rugby team is much improved!
Can't beleive all the racist comments yes should be proud of the fact that Fijian Gurkhas Nigerian lads serve in the british army would rather have them with us than against us because they are real warriors born fighters but at the same time probaly the most friendliest people out there av got massive respect for them they should be respected more unlike most of the country's imagrants who have no respect for this country but people won't speak out about them would rathier have a country full of napalise Gurkhas and Fijians than a country full of imagrants who have no respect for it
I have seen some nasty comments of racial vilification here and I have to say that I am appalled and disgusted with what I have seen. When I see a military parade or a single serviceman in uniform, I don't see the colour of his skin, I see the uniform first, then I see the face, and I see the pride of that person wearing that uniform. I know, I am an ex serviceman and I wore my RAAF uniform with pride. For those who have made negative comments, if that serviceman of a different colour was born, say in this case Scotland, does that not make him a Scot? I am of Scottish heritage, but I am an Aussie. One final thing for the vilifiers. You take on one, you take on all, black, white, yellow, red, purple with pink polka dots, it doesn't matter, a brother in arms is family.
+Mac McLean Very, very well said. And to all the fools out there - a Scotsman or Scotswoman is known by their hearts, not the color of their skin, nor how distant from Scotland they may have been born. It's in the blood, not the pigment. You want to know who is a true Scot? Watch their faces when the pipes begin to play; you'll see us there and the tears will fall with Scotland the Brave. No, it's not about skin, it's all about heart.
You are a simpleton these blacks are making a mockery of Scotland's History, Heritage, and Traditions. Something it's obvious you know nothing about, so I'm thinking you should shut your ignorant mouth ya fanny
+Numpty . All I will say to you is, your racial bigotry shines like a flaming beacon in a dark empty sky. God created man in his image and his imaging is an outstanding work of accomplishment. I stand by what I have said. In this case I don't see a black man wearing a kilt or playing the pipes. I see a soldier of an Scottish Regiment. My Scots blood roars with pride. I don't need to resort to useless naming calling and insults to get my point across. Oh, and just another wee point. Scots were originally known as Picts and they came from Scandinavian countries. I may not be totally correct but I think I'm pretty accurate.
Back in the day, Regiments did 10 year postings. India, China, Canada. In the last century, after 10 years in Southern Ireland most of the Argyll recruits were Irish. It's all about the regiment. Can't help noticing all the supporting comments from real soldiers. If you didn't serve you don't understand. So shut up. Read your Burns; A man's a man for aw that ! If I wanted to listen to an arsehole I would have farted !
One of the first acts of any government come Independence should be the re-instatement of the Highland and Lowland regiments. That said we need SCOTS youngster to show an interest in joining them !
''SAOR ALBA GU BRAH''---- TRIBUTE TO ALL OOR SOLDIERS Here's to the men of the Highland Division From the time the world began. And here's to the Pipes and Drums as they march Each man to serve his Clan. Remember the Seaforths, the Camerons, the Argylls, The Black Watch, the Gordons with their cocky wee smiles, The Cameronians, The Royal Scots and the KOSB, The HLI, the Greys and the Bold Fusilier with a glint in his eee'. Think of their honours, in battles they have won, Think of the fathers, the brothers, the sons, Think of the scars that we cannot see, And the lands far away, that they have set free. Now Honour these men from the present to the past, With great pride in your heart and thoughts that will last. Jock Redmond owns copyrights,
YES , YOU ARE RIGHT / CORRECT IN WHAT HAS BEEN SAID IN THE COMMENTS -------- WE ALL SHOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL TO THESE PEOPLE IN THESE FINE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS INCLUDING SOLDIERS OF A DIFFERENT COMPLEXION !! ------ SOME OF THEM MAY WELL HAVE BEEN BORN HERE & EVEN IF THEY WEREN'T BORN HERE THEY WERE & ARE PART OF THE COMMONWEALTH . THEY ARE IN REGIMENTS TO BE VERY PROUD OF--------ARE THE RACISTS IN THE COMMENTS ALSO AGAINST THE NEPALESE IN OUR ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE FOUGHT ALONGSIDE THESE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS . JOHN.--------P.S. YES ,IT IS A DISGRACE THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS DONE IN CUTTING THE REGIMENTS DOWN !!
Regardless of race, religion, creed and gender, if you can't stand behind your troops, perhaps you would like to stand in front of them while their rifles are aimed at you. The Scottish regiments were dispersed all over the world for over 300 years at the service of the British empire. These regiments in turn enlisted the local population to serve within their ranks. Is that not written in Scottish history books?
***** Perhaps it was by invitation from the regiment. When my unit association marches on ANZAC Day we invite current serving members (in mufti) to march in the front ranks. We figured they would be better able to keep step and tempo than we old limping veterans.
We are a multiracial country black and white and other groups of people are welcome in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. It's this or the English all be well except for petal he was English. It was sickening to hear that the Highland lowland regiment's were be done away with. A coy 2 platoon 1974 to 77 long enough to get to know great bunch of lads
+Vinny Valante They were decommissioned in, I believe it was, 2006, and merged into the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Someone can confirm the year but they are no more as Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. :'(
As a nation we have embraced and fought alongside many,this is the 21st century just a shame to see the history get molded,but thats nowadays,if you cant remember it then join a council library,well funded.Scots regiment was inevitable Go kilties
Or wait-was this the regimental silver stolen by the estranged wife of Lord Grantham's valet that he took the blame for? I'm sure that it was easy to fence regimental silver! Today, you could put it on eBay and US collectors would snatch it up.
As I have said before, I thought the comments box was for saying what you thought about the content and not all this political rubbish. For a couple of years I was not able to comment, and now I can again, I'm not particularly bothered. And my last point is the music and the film were both good. I suppose nobody will agree with these comments.
if you keep up all of this amalgamation stuff, each rifleman will be his own regiment and then get promoted to Colonel, wouldn't that be nice for the squadie
It was DIN DIN DIN you leaping lump of brick dust GUNGA DIN, though I've belted you and flayed you, by the living God that made you, you're a better man than i am GUNGA DIN.
kiliber ,there are five million whites in south africa many of them scots soaking it up,not to mention scots living in london,the intergration of ethnic and non whites into traditional whites only units came into place in the early 1990s under labour ,infact there are are more non whites in these fish and chip regiments than all the five regiments of foot guards and household cavalry.if you dont like it write to the queen and vote yes to indi.ROCK ON GRENADIER GUARDS
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For someone who demonstrates such patriotic interests, its a pity you choose to besmirch the name of a patriot as an "idiot" whose family have actually served with the Argyles. I am no lover of the Argyles as their ancestral regiment was founded in Hanoverianism as opposed to my own which originates in Jacobite Clans but yes indeed - a Yes vote in the referendum will result in re-instatement of the Argyles - probably as airborne forces. Lets not forget, only 7 years ago we had a whole Division.
This looks like the McFiji Highlanders to me like...with a few Jocks thrown in so as to make up the numbers. The McFijians have a long history of recruiting from third world countries now and again.
Could you join them if you are from another country? our country is full of shit and I'm tired of this stupid news saying another one got killed here and there. Joining the army in our country will take your lives into risk of dying so I wanna join armies around the world instead.
For those that served in the Argylls, I salute you. Be proud, you served in one of the best regiments in the British Army.
JH cameronians better
The Best by far.
My husband was in the Argylls and he says they have always had a military band as well as a pipe band. The racist comments sicken me. They are fine looking soldiers every one. We didn't fight WW2 so that we could have racially 'pure' regiments like the SS.
Well said.
You might like to know that many militant Muslims hate the Gurkhas and call them 'traitors'. Recommendation indeed. I am all for black and brown people joining the British Army. All of whom, I'm sure, are proud to be British and defend British values with their lives. It proves that they don't have a huge 'professional victim' chip on their shoulder, like the above, and are prepared to muck in like everybody else, and help save this country from sick Islamic tyranny.
We never fought WW2 to destroy our culture and our proud heritage. To see these blacks walking about dresssed in what is almost the Scotland National costume is absurd and an afront.Perhaps you don't have a heritage or a national costume where you come from. Get real ya moron.
clachanyill excuse me, these so called "blacks" defend our country from any kind of threat, try giving a little more respect to our brothers and sisters no matter what race they are, they defend the British people and values with there life's
Blaine Heenan God's truth but there is alway's one or more, you are one EEJIT never heard so much Pish in all my life...cheerio tae Fk ya Bam.
My Father served with the 2nd Battalion of the Argyll`s in Malaya prior to the fall of Singapore he was on the Death Railway ,and ended up in Fukuoka Camp 5 miles from Nagasaki when the A bomb was dropped .There were English in his Regiment and they served with honour .Fijians are wonderful people ,and make great Soldiers and Buddies .Bula - Bula Fiji !!
James Cameron all fine soldiers
I am American and I am ashamed to read of these sickening racist and bigoted remarks about these brave soldiers, regardless of their color. They donned that uniform to fight for the standards by which the British have stood proudly in defense of for centuries. Shame and disgrace to any that would besmirch them. Thank God for these brave man and women in uniform that fight around the world to keep us safe!
+crashrandy Good on you ! Back in the day, British Regiments did 10 year postings. India, China, Canada. In the last century, after 10 years in Southern Ireland most of the Argyll recruits were Irish. Black soldiers and sailors have fought alongside Brits long before Trafalgar and Waterloo. Never properly chronicled. Saw the statue to the Buffalo Soldier at Fort Leavenworth. UK should do the same. Can't help noticing all the supporting comments from real soldiers. If you didn't serve you don't understand. So message for the idiots; shut up. Read your Burns; A man's a man for aw that !
If I wanted to listen to an arsehole I would have farted !
+Allan Collins Yep, every country has it's smattering of ill educated eejits who are best ignored. They don't represent the vast majority of our fine country men and women.
I too had grandfathers and great uncles who were involved in WW1. Both of my "papas" were in the Cameron Highlanders, one great uncle was in the Royal Marines and the others were in other regiments but I'm not sure which ones.
SADLY AMERICANS GET IT ALL WRANG,, ONLY PLACE IS THE BRITISH ISLES, MADE UP OF 4 COUNTRIES ,SCOTLAND, ENGLAND IRELAND WALES. SCOTLAND IS SCOTS,,WALES IS WELSH, ENGLAND IS ENGLISH.IRELAND IS IRISH,,, ''IM PROUD TO BE ONLY SCOTTISH BORN AND BRED'' NO SUCH PLACE AS BRITAIN.
To those who seem puzzled by soldiers of different races in the Army, it has been going on for hundreds if not thousands of years. There were quite a few Saxon soldiers in the Byzantine Army who migrated there after the Norman invasion of Britain. The history of the British Empire is full of soldiers and sailors from all parts of the world. Check out the history of VC holders and you will see quite a few who are not Anglo Saxons or Celts.
My grandfather joined the Argylls in his native Ireland and became a CSM before being killed 100 years ago. He never returned to his native village from which was ostracised for joining the British Army. His father came to live with my grandmother's family. My uncle visited the village in the 1950s and asked for access to the parish records. The parish priest said, "My son, if I were you I'd leave well alone."
I know many people are not aware that a great many Irishmen volunteered for active duty and were poorly treated on their return. Truly brave men who paid a greater price than most for doing the right thing.
To the people puzzled and/or offended by the presence of black soldiers in the Scottish regiments - recruiting non-Scottish members into Scottish Regiments to make up numbers is a practice that has been going on for hundreds of years (at one point in the Napoleonic Wars, about 13% of the Black Watch were English, Welsh or Irish).
The relatively recent influx of black soldiers into the Scottish regiments (as well as Asian recruits, and white recruits from the Commonwealth which no one seems to complain about) was a measure taken because said regiments and battalions were critically undermanned (and they still are). The campaign to "Save the Scottish regiments!" was actually a moderate success; the amalgamations hit the English and Welsh units even harder (ie, just look at the complicated lineage of The Rifles or The Royal Welsh Regiment) , and currently Scottish battalions make up 14% of the infantry despite Scotland only making up 8% of the UK's population.
In short, if you are lamenting the amalgamation of the Scottish regiments and consider it a "betrayal" or a question of budget cuts, but complain about the presence of black soldiers in a Highland Regiment because it's not traditional, you're an idiot. The foreign recruits being funneled into the Scottish regiments are the only thing keeping them from being amalgamated further, and serving in a Scottish regiment (especially on operations) makes them more of a Scotsman than some grungy old dinosaur who hasn't. Either learn to accept your Fijians, or consider campaigning for further amalgamations or disbanding instead.
They should have done some recruiting in the states!
Sir Pants well said!! If it were not for troops from the commonwealth the RRS would be even more undermanned than it is just now. And it’s not just black commonwealth soldiers, there are plenty of white South Africans, New Zealander’s, Aussies, and as you say, English. Me being one of them. Funny how folk moan but won’t sign on the dotted line themselves.
From an ex Argyll, thank you.
thumbs up, sad day for a great highland battalion // ex blach watch
My dad served in Malaya became a POW foir 3 years, I visited Stirling Castle and found out about him William Bannatyne I will NEER forget him and I will ALWAYS respect the armeed forces of this nation.
He told me once he played footbal for Plymouth Argyll i dont know if there are records of it , but i imagine he was a midfielderaas my Dad was as hard as anything you culd imagine. He served under COl. Boyle .
Thank you my daughter is joining the RAF soon to serve her country.
There is NEVER a time when we should not thank you
As a Scot, I find some comments here very strange regarding the colour of some members of the Scottish regiments, if they fought in the regiment then they are Scots, irrespective of colour or where they were born. As we say, we are all Jock Thampsons bairns.
+Andy Galloway Cheers Andy, mind you I know some old school lads in the Scots Guards that might beg to differ. I am Australian. I met the Duke of Argyll quite by accident in the grounds of Government House, New South Wales, Sydney, circa 1990. I was a young uniformed Special Constable NSW Police Force, charged with securing premises such as Government House, the Sydney Police Center and so on. I had my new rotation on Government House, at 5AM. Walking the perimeter in the early dawn I spot this fellow walking up and down, I was not briefed on who might be in residence and as I did not recognize him as part of Air Chief Marshall Sir James Rowland's family (who I knew quite well visually) I immediately challenged him. The fellow turned, hands behind his back and said "why, I am the Duke of Argyll" in a perfect English accent. I said "I beg your pardon your Grace" and snapped an old school British Army salute. He nodded and strolled off, hands behind his back. True story. Cheers mate.
Andy Galloway we are all jocks regardless of colour
I know it's been a wee bit but before the UK government decided to bring in other countries into our Scottish regiments they first had to change the name to move forward. A government paper many years before this talked about the low numbers joining up and knew that bringing in other nationals would be difficult so they change the Regiments names.
Ex Argyll
I know what you mean. My father used to say the scottish- it takes all kinds, yeh know? Ime gonna look up the names you put iyyinand remembr this. I wasn't born of scotland until my father said to me, my name it come from Scotland, carol, my name it come from Scotland! Ime learning, but I have an education... on my mothers side we r Wards, that's her middle name, l count it back to scotland, also. There's a book, "when scotland was jewish" written by a Taylor and another famous name. They trace it back to the 1400's, say it's DNA research I was taught by my rabbi that when Israel was leaving Egypt some of us builded boats and went west and ended up on the Emerald isles, which calls to mind: us gaels.🎉😮
Scottish regiment's should not have been disbanded fucking shocking the best army in the world
***** Looks like somebody swallowed the Westminster pill.
***** Britons don't know what reality is. We've always got an excuse for Westminster's crap. .
***** I have no doubt every Briton in early life lives in reality, but much like yourself they swallow the Westminster pill, and then they vote.
When I say Britons I mean the Britons that are relevant enough to effect change.
The electorate.
Perhaps you've spent to much time obsessing over empire and Christendom.
This is a sad but proud day for the Argyll's. So disappointed that I was unable to attend due to work commitments. Put pride in your step Argyll's for as you march out of the army list you are marching into history.
Thanks for posting. My Gt Grandfather was with the 1/8 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during the First World War. He was killed in April 1918, possibly at Lys. Was thinking how he could've been familiar with some of the marches played here.
We will remember them.
RIP Archibald.
Anton, the tune is "79th Farewell to Gibraltar". A 2/4 march
Composed By:
P/M John MacDonald
It's sad when budget cuts can spell the virtual end of such a venerable Regiment. At least there's still a small ceremonial presence. The Campbell's are proud of their lads!
You have to support all the muslim immigrants, what do you expect to happen.
Makes one feel immensely proud ! Bless you boys!! Look at this scene, clean streets, tidy houses, amazing soldiers, its basically perfect, the way we should be. .yet the sad thing is its not like this, we seemingly cannot do this, yet its so simple!! , Why are our societies not like it !?
DONT FORGET ADEN LADS PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN YOU from a Radfan and Aden veteran
Terrific video! Proud of our Men and Women who serve our country!
My late fathers regiment served in C’company 7th Battalion 1939-45 and 3 years in the Territorials before the war.
My grandfather was in the Argylls and won the DSM and would be so sad to see their demise. I hope we vote YES next year and bring them back as a Scottish regiment in our defence forces,
we marched into history,sometimes we danced, sometimes we sang..... we are all delta now gone and never forgotten Argyll's na mare aye right
Bring the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders back to Stirling!
My father was a Sutherland!
Stirling will soon have no military connection once forthside bks closes they are definitely not coming back
Canada salutes you!
Brilliant sound from a brilliant regiment
People are not joining the Army these days so they have recruiting teams who go overseas to the Commonwealth on recruiting drives. Every regiment in the British Army has a fair few Fijians and other nationalities in it these days. The Scottish one are no different. They are good soldiers and I bet the regimental rugby team is much improved!
Can't beleive all the racist comments yes should be proud of the fact that Fijian Gurkhas Nigerian lads serve in the british army would rather have them with us than against us because they are real warriors born fighters but at the same time probaly the most friendliest people out there av got massive respect for them they should be respected more unlike most of the country's imagrants who have no respect for this country but people won't speak out about them would rathier have a country full of napalise Gurkhas and Fijians than a country full of imagrants who have no respect for it
Most of those gurkahs and other ethnic minorites always fought with the scots because they were accepted as brothers in arms
Not just the scots the whole british army has respect for them the Gurkha rifles fought along side the paras in Afghanistan
+Anne B Faulkner Your dad would be APPALLED dummy my Dad is and so are his pals all xArgylls
The irony meter just exploded by YOU of all people calling someone ignorant.
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I have seen some nasty comments of racial vilification here and I have to say that I am appalled and disgusted with what I have seen. When I see a military parade or a single serviceman in uniform, I don't see the colour of his skin, I see the uniform first, then I see the face, and I see the pride of that person wearing that uniform. I know, I am an ex serviceman and I wore my RAAF uniform with pride. For those who have made negative comments, if that serviceman of a different colour was born, say in this case Scotland, does that not make him a Scot? I am of Scottish heritage, but I am an Aussie. One final thing for the vilifiers. You take on one, you take on all, black, white, yellow, red, purple with pink polka dots, it doesn't matter, a brother in arms is family.
+Mac McLean Very, very well said.
And to all the fools out there - a Scotsman or Scotswoman is known by their hearts, not the color of their skin, nor how distant from Scotland they may have been born. It's in the blood, not the pigment. You want to know who is a true Scot? Watch their faces when the pipes begin to play; you'll see us there and the tears will fall with Scotland the Brave. No, it's not about skin, it's all about heart.
+Kathleen Burns Griggs. Scotland the Brave always brings a tear to my eye and lump to the throat as does the tune Going Home
You are a simpleton these blacks are making a mockery of Scotland's History, Heritage, and Traditions. Something it's obvious you know nothing about, so I'm thinking you should shut your ignorant mouth ya fanny
+Kathleen Burns Griggs Never heard such FK'n nonsense in all my life you dim idiot try and wise up
+Numpty . All I will say to you is, your racial bigotry shines like a flaming beacon in a dark empty sky. God created man in his image and his imaging is an outstanding work of accomplishment. I stand by what I have said. In this case I don't see a black man wearing a kilt or playing the pipes. I see a soldier of an Scottish Regiment. My Scots blood roars with pride. I don't need to resort to useless naming calling and insults to get my point across. Oh, and just another wee point. Scots were originally known as Picts and they came from Scandinavian countries. I may not be totally correct but I think I'm pretty accurate.
If I lived in Scotland I would get no work done, because I would always be out watching parades.
Praise the soldiers and the wonderful Band!!! The first song is the hammer !
A Great Regiment my Grandfather served alongside them in WW2. TRULY MAGNIFICENT SOLDIERS . THEY SHOULD NEVER , NEVER HAVE BEEN DISBANDED !
Mad Mitch will be turning in his grave.
the best regiment in the world
go into history ye proud men who represent the fighting spirits of the jock regiments colour plays no part.
bob murray correct soldier first then complain all mates together
Argyll’s for ever.
That policewoman walking with the bagpipers at the start just cracks me up everytime i see this video!!
Last of the great Scottish Regiments. Unto history ye be guided.
Back in the day, Regiments did 10 year postings. India, China, Canada. In the last century, after 10 years in Southern Ireland most of the Argyll recruits were Irish. It's all about the regiment. Can't help noticing all the supporting comments from real soldiers. If you didn't serve you don't understand. So shut up. Read your Burns; A man's a man for aw that !
If I wanted to listen to an arsehole I would have farted !
+Janet Wilson The Argyll's never served in Southern Ireland...only in North Ireland (Ulster) South Ireland is its own governing republic.
So after their postings to China were most of their recruits Chinese?
Janet Wilson well said
One of the first acts of any government come Independence should be the re-instatement of the Highland and Lowland regiments. That said we need SCOTS youngster to show an interest in joining them !
''SAOR ALBA GU BRAH''---- TRIBUTE TO ALL OOR SOLDIERS
Here's to the men of the Highland Division
From the time the world began.
And here's to the Pipes and Drums as they march
Each man to serve his Clan.
Remember the Seaforths, the Camerons, the Argylls,
The Black Watch, the Gordons with their cocky wee smiles,
The Cameronians, The Royal Scots and the KOSB,
The HLI, the Greys and the Bold Fusilier with a glint in his eee'.
Think of their honours, in battles they have won,
Think of the fathers, the brothers, the sons,
Think of the scars that we cannot see,
And the lands far away, that they have set free.
Now Honour these men from the present to the past,
With great pride in your heart and thoughts that will last.
Jock Redmond owns copyrights,
YES , YOU ARE RIGHT / CORRECT IN WHAT HAS BEEN SAID IN THE COMMENTS -------- WE ALL SHOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL TO THESE PEOPLE IN THESE FINE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS INCLUDING SOLDIERS OF A DIFFERENT COMPLEXION !! ------ SOME OF THEM MAY WELL HAVE BEEN BORN HERE & EVEN IF THEY WEREN'T BORN HERE THEY WERE & ARE PART OF THE COMMONWEALTH . THEY ARE IN REGIMENTS TO BE VERY PROUD OF--------ARE THE RACISTS IN THE COMMENTS ALSO AGAINST THE NEPALESE IN OUR ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE FOUGHT ALONGSIDE THESE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS . JOHN.--------P.S. YES ,IT IS A DISGRACE THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS DONE IN CUTTING THE REGIMENTS DOWN !!
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these marching tunes are wicked
Regardless of race, religion, creed and gender, if you can't stand behind your troops, perhaps you would like to stand in front of them while their rifles are aimed at you. The Scottish regiments were dispersed all over the world for over 300 years at the service of the British empire. These regiments in turn enlisted the local population to serve within their ranks. Is that not written in Scottish history books?
let them wha hae earned the right, wear it way pride,let them them whae hae not be wheest an begone...fear i forget, farwell my bonnie lads....
Nice to see the ex service members marching alongside.
***** Perhaps it was by invitation from the regiment. When my unit association marches on ANZAC Day we invite current serving members (in mufti) to march in the front ranks. We figured they would be better able to keep step and tempo than we old limping veterans.
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Are the old fellows marching alongside them as this is a farewell parade, usually they bring up the rear? Just wondering if anyone knows.
In the Argyll`s parades I have seen, the veterans have marched beside them.
We are a multiracial country black and white and other groups of people are welcome in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
It's this or the English all be well except for petal he was English.
It was sickening to hear that the Highland lowland regiment's were be done away with.
A coy 2 platoon 1974 to 77 long enough to get to know great bunch of lads
whats the name off march they playing in the beginn?
Ok info screen needs to have more.."info". .. Farewell to where? Where are they deploying to??
Vinny Valante Farewell to the Argylls regiment!
Only Balaklava company left for ceremonial duties.
+Vinny Valante They were decommissioned in, I believe it was, 2006, and merged into the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Someone can confirm the year but they are no more as Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. :'(
Many thanks Barry and Kath.
+Kathleen Burns Griggs they still exist, as a battalion in the Regiment of Scotland.
+tom lucas If u have a few minutes pump in the 'royal regiment of Scotland' we are still here, merry Christmas from Scotland
At 5:50 I've never seen so much bent arms. It would never happen in my day.
Sic transit Gloria Alba.
As a nation we have embraced and fought alongside many,this is the 21st century
just a shame to see the history get molded,but thats nowadays,if you cant remember it then join a council library,well funded.Scots regiment was inevitable
Go kilties
Which is the name of that march... It's great!
79th's Farewell to Gibraltar
What is the 1st tune playing as they come down past the auld arcade?
bloody disgrace wot english govt did to our army
mary williams yes
So what happens to the Regimental silver and centuries of well earned trophies?
bengemeister sold to defray costs, probably...
Or wait-was this the regimental silver stolen by the estranged wife of Lord Grantham's valet that he took the blame for? I'm sure that it was easy to fence regimental silver! Today, you could put it on eBay and US collectors would snatch it up.
+bengemeister The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental museum within Stirling Castle has most of these items. Well worth a visit.
+ bengemeister
Kept in the museum at Stirling Castle and maintained on a charitable basis, no government money.
I say - that Shetland Pony is oight of step! :-)
factnotfictionpeople don’t worry
Outrageous... Especially for a sergeant. That's his rank.
What was the role of the older white-haired gentleman in this ceremony? Is/was he a city official?
+texman81 He is the provost of Stirling, and wearing his chain of office.
As I have said before, I thought the comments box was for saying what you thought about the content and not all this political rubbish. For a couple of years I was not able to comment, and now I can again, I'm not particularly bothered. And my last point is the music and the film were both good. I suppose nobody will agree with these comments.
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Very cool. M.
That looks like my old ta badge
79th farewell to gibralter
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whats the first tune?
79ths farewell to gilbraltar
I love a man in a kilt....sighhhh
THIS IS NOT THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS. NO WAY!!!!!
Niche see the 'Mull' on parade. R.I.P.
if you keep up all of this amalgamation stuff, each rifleman will be his own regiment and then get promoted to Colonel, wouldn't that be nice for the squadie
It was DIN DIN DIN you leaping lump of brick dust GUNGA DIN, though I've belted you and flayed you, by the living God that made you, you're a better man than i am GUNGA DIN.
Look out laddy Move that camera big scottsman coming through unless you love the taste of cobblestone ..MOVE!!!!!
Argyll's Laddie
An independent Scotland can do what it likes! eejit
kiliber ,there are five million whites in south africa many of them scots soaking it up,not to mention scots living in london,the intergration of ethnic and non whites into traditional whites only units came into place in the early 1990s under labour ,infact there are are more non whites in these fish and chip regiments than all the five regiments of foot guards and household cavalry.if you dont like it write to the queen and vote yes to indi.ROCK ON GRENADIER GUARDS
Wentworth Lindsay You have not watched the Guards march by in the last 20years or more then!
Well they did that and were not stupid or want any
tried finding them no success
olimpa hämmentynyt, kun katoin videoa..joillekkin semmoinnen taitaa olla vain hupia..?? Olin hieman järkyttynyt, että ihmiset vihelsi ja nauroivat kuin sirkuskulkueellee:(. Sotilaita ovat niinkuin muissakin maissa.. ja varmaan euroopan rohkeimpia ihmisiä..nostan heille hattua:-))
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For someone who demonstrates such patriotic interests, its a pity you choose to besmirch the name of a patriot as an "idiot" whose family have actually served with the Argyles. I am no lover of the Argyles as their ancestral regiment was founded in Hanoverianism as opposed to my own which originates in Jacobite Clans but yes indeed - a Yes vote in the referendum will result in re-instatement of the Argyles - probably as airborne forces. Lets not forget, only 7 years ago we had a whole Division.
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This looks like the McFiji Highlanders to me like...with a few Jocks thrown in so as to make up the numbers. The McFijians have a long history of recruiting from third world countries now and again.
Could you join them if you are from another country? our country is full of shit and I'm tired of this stupid news saying another one got killed here and there. Joining the army in our country will take your lives into risk of dying so I wanna join armies around the world instead.
This was a great Scottish highland regiment now they have stuck in a brass band and half of them are Africans. How to spoil Scottish tradition.
If you'd like i can show you several links to websites that show you how all europeans has it's roots in Africa, it's only 10 000 year old history.
Half of them are African? lol I saw like three, and theres nothing wrong with that, Scotland is a multicultural/ethnic Country....
Charles McCann Then they should be in the Blackwatch
kilbraur I see what you did there haha
Charles McCann Three! Well maybe you should go test your eyes, I saw at least 1/4 or more were black guys.
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