The Commanding Officer of The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland. 2 SCOTS are a Light Mechanised Infantry Battalion.
Yesterday members of the Battalion traveled to Belgium to bury three soldiers who died during
#WW1
. The soldiers were from the 9th Highland Light Infantry, an antecedent of
#2SCOTS
. Working with the
@CWGC
, I’m glad we can put these soldiers to rest.
I always enjoy rewarding people who deserve it. Sgt Smith was at the forefront of transforming our MG Pl when we moved to LMI. Deploying on multiple operations and overseas exercises, he has earned his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
#SCOTS
#LSGC
A fantastic achievement by one of my Company Commanders who is currently leading his Company on Operations overseas. If you haven’t seen it already it is on
@BBCiPlayer
.
#JockStrong
#Scotland
#Gladiators
This weekend a host of Fusiliers completed their Junior Non-Commissioned Officer
#training
. A difficult 6 weeks in Otterburn has made them ready to take the next step in their career. I look forward to promoting them on the square!
@The_SCOTS
@The_Black_Rats
Some more photos of the burial of 3 Scottish
#WW1
soldiers. It is important we support organisations like
@CWGC
wherever possible.
#Scotland
@The_SCOTS
A fantastic day at Glencorse Barracks. Fiji Day is an important cultural point for many in the Battalion and I’m glad it was able to be celebrated in such style!
#Fiji
#BritishArmy
All Battalions of the
@The_SCOTS
are currently at the
@ScotlandRHShow
conducting some fantastic engagement with the local community. Please do come see us if you’re about! There is opportunities to see our weapon systems and a Foxhound vehicle.
#royalhighlandshow
#army
#scots
First CO’s PT of the new year. Great to have everyone back together. We have hit the ground running and are ready to support multiple operations in the first months of 2024.
@The_Black_Rats
#Phys
#Scotland
#BritishArmy
It was great to visit training today across Battalion; from FSp Coy on the ranges to prepare to deploy to the Falklands, to the Mortar Pl completing their weapon handling tests, I’m confident the Battalion is ready to fight tomorrow if needed.
@The_Black_Rats
#BritishArmy
This week we welcome Fire Support Company, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under the command of Maj E Shepherd, who take over as the new Falkland Island Roulement Infantry Company! They hand over from The Inkerman Company, 1 Grenadier Guards. 🇫🇰
@CO2SCOTS
Last month the
#MortarPlatoon
joined up with
@bkacoy_oc
in Cellini village. An excellent opportunity to work on our interoperability and support one of our sister units. With the threat of drones, they used multiple methods to blend in with the urban environment.
#JockStong
Over the weekend soldiers from across
#2SCOTS
visited over 30 memorials to pay their respects. Soldiers were encouraged to support their local
#Remembrance
events, from the
@2SCOTS_PDandB
at the Cenotaph to the northern reaches of
#Scotland
. We will remember them.
Today I visited the Combined Arms Manoeuvre School to see the training that the next generation of junior leaders are receiving. Support Company is key to Light Infantry Battalions and a great place for soldiers to be.
#Mortars
#MachineGuns
#AntiTank
#Recce
@The_SCOTS
#2SCOTS
have now finished their mission specific training for
#OPSHADER
in
#Iraq
. Dealing with numerous challenges and situations the Battalion has performed incredibly well. I am confident that they will conduct the mission to the highest standard.
@The_Black_Rats
#Missionready
Over the past 3 weeks the Reconnaissance Platoon has been conducting their annual cadre.
#Jocks
have been tested to their limits to see who can join this senior platoon. They head off this week to Otterburn for
#FinalEx
.
#Recce
#SCOTS
#BritishArmy
@The_Black_Rats
End of Week 2 of the
#Mortar
Battle Camp. This week they have been focusing on survivability and lethality. Working from Sect hides and moving rapidly after firing to avoid counter-battery fire. Finished off with a heavy carry up X range hill 💪
@The_Black_Rats
#BritishArmy
#2SCOTS
soldiers have been conducting mission rehearsal training ahead of their deployment on
#OpSHADER
. Working with international partners we have trained to deal with all scenarios. All part of the
@The_Black_Rats
push to be mission ready.
#SCOTS
#Training
This month a team from
#2SCOTS
deployed on the inaugural EX SUNDA PATROL. Hosted by the
#1RGR
in Brunei, the team was tested to the limit. Despite the gruelling jungle, the team won a silver medal and came second out of the oversea teams, a fantastic achievement.
#jungle
Yesterday, we conducted our first Battalion Highland Games before Summer leave. It was a good chance to reflect on the last 7 months and allow everyone to play some sports! I hope everyone and their families have a fantastic few weeks of leave!
#2scots
#highlandgames
Today the Battalion conducted the final CO’s PT session of the year. But more importantly we did a Christmas food drive for
#FoodFactsFriends
in Penicuik. It’s vital that we help support the local community wherever possible.
#COsPT
#Christmas
#Giving
#2SCOTS
Machine Gun Plt has been conducting live firing drills on the GPMG & HMG.
Soldiers from the platoon must complete this course annually to remain current, competent and maintain the high standards of a
@BritishArmy
soldier.
Tell us what you think below 👇
Wishing everyone, soldiers and their families, a very happy Christmas and a relaxing break.
For those deployed, thank you for your sacrifices and I hope you get a some time to speak to your families today.
@The_SCOTS
#Christmas
#ArmedForces
#BritishArmy
Soldiers have been representing
#2SCOTS
in the
@ArmyWarriorFit
yesterday. I am delighted to say we won the men’s event and came third in the women’s! A fantastic achievement by all those who competed and a great example of what you can achieve when you push yourself.
#BAWF
FIRIC recently underwent Marinisation training on HMS Forth, enabling joint patrolling and amphibious assaults on exercise🇫🇰⚓️🪖
@HMS_Forth
@CO2SCOTS
@RoyalNavy
Earlier this week the Mortar Platoon visited the The Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum and Glasgow Cathedral. The RHF was one of the antecedents of the
@The_SCOTS
and it was great to see soldiers learning the golden thread of our Battalion.
Yesterday, the Army Piping and Drumming Championships were held at the Armry School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming.
2 SCOTS managed to win a number of prizes! Being part of the Pipes and Drums is one of the many roles within the
@The_SCOTS
#bagpipes
#britisharmy
Last month a Company from the Battalion deployed on Ex DIMONDBACK in the
#UnitedStates
. Working with the
@USArmy
, the soldiers excelled and were a credit to the Battalion. Another fantastic example of the opportunities to get abroad with the
@The_SCOTS
.
#britisharmy
Today is our 18th anniversary since formation!
Here's a sneak peak of some of the ways we're operating today.
Follow the link below for the full video.
This week
@BBCScotland
visited Glencorse to meet the Battalions Rugby team. Made up of many Fijians they wanted to know how the Battalion was supporting
@fijirugby
at the
@rugbyworldcup
. Read more below.
On this day...
Men of the 74th Regiment line up on the deck of the steam transport 'Birkenhead' which sank off the coast of South Africa on 26 February 1852. She was carrying 480 officers and men as reinforcements for British troops engaged in the
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Congratulations to the SCOTS soldiers and officers for their remarkable achievement in completing the 31-mile Highland Kings Ultra Marathon.
Their success is a testament to the military mindset of determination and perseverance.
Now it’s time for a well-earned rest 🍻
End of week 1 of the
#Mortar
Battle Camp down in Brecon. They have covered individual basics such as day and night nav, mortar drills, BCD and learnt about how the Mortar Pl operates as part of a
#BattleGroup
. Week 2 sees them deploy onto the ground for rural training.
#Army
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The Colonel of The Royal Regiment of Scotland congratulates the following Warrant Officers on being selected for promotion to Late Entry (LE) Officer.
WO1 Ferrier
WO1 Robertson
WO1 Tuach
WO2 McKnight
WO2 Noble
WO2 Van Neikerk
The coy has joined up with its sister Battalion
@2_SCOTS
to conduct some training with the mortar platoon. As well as getting a brief on the capability the jocks watched an illum demonstration AND enjoyed an exercise pause to watch the rugby!!
@ASengaged
@The_SCOTS
Thousands of British soldiers volunteer to help save planet - Thousands of soldiers have stepped forward to take part in The Global Charge – an initiative to secure a better environment for future generations, Click the image to read more.
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Following Major Finlay Anderson’s win in the BBC’s Gladiators, we’ve one of the SCOTS top Physical Training Instructors for insights on how to achieve Army (and Gladiator) levels of fitness.
Sergeant Fleming’s top five tips to achieve and maintain physical excellence are:
Last week the British Army in Scotland hosted an Army Day Visit at Glencorse for MSPs cross party. The event was an immersive visit, part of the Armed Forces Visit Programme, bringing to life the complexity of soldiering in the 21st century.
@CO_2SCOTS
This week some of the Battalion’s soldiers have been learning how to kitesurf in Cyprus. Many of them were deployed on Op NEWCOMBE 5, and it’s great to see soldiers making the most of the sporting opportunities the Army offers.
The Battalion has had a busy weekend celebrating Assaye Day, exercising the freedom of Penicuik and hosting a families day. It was great to have the Battalion together before a busy period of deployments!
@The_SCOTS
#BritishArmy
#Scotland
#Assayeday
At 1200 tomorrow the
@The_SCOTS
will exercise its freedom of Dumfries and Galloway
@DGWGO
by marching through Dumfries town centre with bayonets fixed and colours flying. Step off from DG1 leisure centre.
@ASengaged
@ArmyinScotland
This has demonstrated the agility of light forces and the gritty determination and sense of humour expected of
#2SCOTS
, their performance speaks volumes of the quality of a Scottish Infantry soldier and the opportunities available to those who join
@The_SCOTS
#BritishArmy
#SCOTS
A fantastic display of skill, strength and unwavering dedication was on show at our recent Regimental Boxing event. The grit, discipline, and determination of participating soldiers showcased the indomitable spirit in and out of the ring that defines our forces.
Yesterday the Battalions Cricket team took on
@PenicuikCC
in a seasoning opening T20. Fortunately the Battalion managed to come away with a win! Sport is an important part of the Army and we try and get soldiers away for it wherever possible.
#scots
#cricket
#ARMY
@The_SCOTS
A few months ago I did the
@CPSAuk
range safety officer course.. So for Wednesday sports afternoon we took soldiers from the company and,
@CO2SCOTS
up to castle law ranges. What an excellent setting to smash some clays!
@The_SCOTS
@ASengaged
@ArmyinScotland
Last week the 2 SCOTS Pipes and Drums competed in the Earl of Mar’s and Lord McLeod Piping, Drumming and Bugling competition. A great day for all and a great effort from the soldiers. Great to keep the golden thread going. Congratulations to the winners.