I viewed a video of the Black Watch homecoming about 6 weeks ago and was surprised and disappointed by the vitriol generated. As a Scotsman, I take quiet pride in the achievements of our armed forces, remember these young folk give up many of their freedoms to defend our right to ours.
Perhaps these simple tributes uploaded by enthusiasts, are not the venues for vehement attacks on our servicemen. Could you find it in yourselves to desist?
@dacrummie My original point was that it's rare to find a yank commenting on videos like this, they go on more touristy and less local videos. So it's a bit of a disapointment, if I'm honest, to find they congregate every single local national video as well.
This after all is set in Scotland not America, it is Scottish culture not American, it is a Scottish military march not a Yank one.
@dacrummie You are from America, i.e. foreigner to ever other nation world wide but America.
While you might have had one or two distant ancestors who actually were Scottish themselves, this obviously doesn't apply to you as you are a separate individual not joined to the hip.
Your heritage is American, your culture is American, heritage is what you gain from birth, your accent for example is part of ones heritage.
There is a fine line between being a Scot and being descended from a Scot.
Cheers for the help. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. God bless the United Kingdom. May the special relationship between our two nations last forever.
These Guys are in the front line!! when they aren't doing this they are FUCKING DYING! They have been fighting and dying in Afghanistan, Iraq, Wherever - I salute them! They are the best of the best - get stuck in lads - don't think too much just - oh fuck it I think you and the Taliban are just the same - If they invaded Scotland you would be defeating them!
My Father was a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion, The BLACK WATCH in 1944-47 - if you think you are hard enough just make a comment! hahahaha he taught me well!
@Che870 Funny how my son was attached to the Irish Guards for his tour in Afghanistan. If you have that STUPID opinion of British soldiers then mind and add the Irish Guards and the Royal Irish in your eyes are scum, war criminals etc. You must be pretty thick to not realise your bunch were out in Iraq too.
@Che870 You are Smithy! You are Mr.Colin Smith from Falkirk. Keep denying but it won't wash. You are Colin Smith, divorced, aged 41 and 5' 7" tall or should I say short!
from the 18th century to the start of the 20th century many, Irish joined the British army as a way out of poverty even up to the 1960s people from Dublin still joined so your argument is redundant che870. The so-called blood you go on about is on your nation as well.
@Che870 considering your comment wasnt loaded to my page I hardly troll videos to see if there was a reply. Others like yourself seem to thrive on conflict and attention and they would be called a troll.
@Che870 How can you call these lot war criminals after what the irish immigrants did to the native american? Commiting geneside on a group of peaceful people........ These guys go out to Afghanistan so that the people out there can have the human rights to do/say what they like (much like your doing) without being tortured or killed. Mean while pricks who have done fuck all to earn their freedoms sit at home and typing up shit. Bet you wouldnt say it to one of their faces would you.
@Che870 Perhaps in older times from centuries ago, yes. But the men and women who sign that contract today are better than people like you will ever be. People like you dont understand, that when one joins the military they give up their freedoms so people like you dont have to. Put your ass on the line like these fine lads have, and give up your comforts so others dont have to, maybe you'll sing a different tune. But you probably dont have the honor to do something noble for your country.
Question? In addition to the flag where the regiment marks its most important actions and honors in battle... What's the origin of the pony or dog accompanying regiments while marching? What does it mean? Does anyone know? Thank you.
Hielan laddie :D
piper102206 22 hours ago
What is the purpose of having the pony in there?
Gallophome30 3 weeks ago
@Gallophome30
Regimental mascot.
asterix50bc 2 weeks ago
@Gallophome30 to do with history and tradition, something that your country probably doesn't have
harrychown1989 2 weeks ago 2
@WAXY950 there's only one word for people like you.... troglodyte
GreenStoneGirl234 3 weeks ago
Proud to say my uncle was part of this in WW2.
bloolouboyle 1 month ago
God Bless the Officers & Men of the Black Watch , Britains Pride !
ourpeoplesvoice 1 month ago 2
togetheer !
Terraner67 1 month ago
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cowardly child killers is all they are
WAXY950 1 month ago
Canada- Manitoba- says God bless and what a beautiful march! Right up there,with the RCHA.
wisers001 1 month ago
jocks are just englands cocksucking slaves cowardly baby murderers
WAXY950 1 month ago
@WAXY950 And where would England be without Scottish soldiers?
Speaking French, very probably.
And this is from an Englishman. Scotland rules!
BasilFawlty4444 1 month ago
@BasilFawlty4444 so you enjoy them sucking you off then ?
WAXY950 1 month ago
@WAXY950 How does a reasonable person reply to that?
I think Scotland is a great country. Edinburgh is a beautiful city, and the highlands are just beautiful.
I don't know what you have against us. Go back to trolling, you won't get an argument here.
BasilFawlty4444 1 month ago
@BasilFawlty4444 i believe they make great slaves
WAXY950 1 month ago
@WAXY950 oh please, what a joke. Both you and I know that's not true. Classic troll.
Go back to trolling.
BasilFawlty4444 1 month ago
@BasilFawlty4444 well they fight your wars and even give up their oil great little slaves
WAXY950 1 month ago
@WAXY950 Last time I checked, the British Army was a volunteer force with troops from all over the world.
BasilFawlty4444 1 month ago
@BasilFawlty4444 great slaves them jocks alwyas ready to murder children for britian
WAXY950 1 month ago
@WAXY950 As expected, absolute nonsense.
Troll.
BasilFawlty4444 1 month ago
@BasilFawlty4444 is it ?
WAXY950 1 month ago
@WAXY950 Oh, yes, because the Scots are renowed for killing children. You are a twat.
BasilFawlty4444 1 month ago
@BasilFawlty4444 has been known after all a trail of dead bodies across the globe confirms this
WAXY950 1 month ago
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@BasilFawlty4444 has been known after all a trail of dead bodies across the globe confirms this
WAXY950 1 month ago
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@BasilFawlty4444 has been known after all a trail of dead bodies across the globe confirms this
WAXY950 1 month ago
first class infantry. we know, we fought them, and fought alongside them, god bless them in our struggle against evil. semper fi!
TheDustysix 1 month ago
I LOVE THIS TUNE.
fenbogle 1 month ago
where is Alex Mercer :O?
Ghostrider91111 1 month ago
Slaves of the Sassanachs!
Reinaert53 2 months ago
I viewed a video of the Black Watch homecoming about 6 weeks ago and was surprised and disappointed by the vitriol generated. As a Scotsman, I take quiet pride in the achievements of our armed forces, remember these young folk give up many of their freedoms to defend our right to ours.
Perhaps these simple tributes uploaded by enthusiasts, are not the venues for vehement attacks on our servicemen. Could you find it in yourselves to desist?
Scotland the Brave!
Asiseeit13 2 months ago
is that imaculate or great scotish soldiers from a scouser
carpman222 2 months ago
@dacrummie My original point was that it's rare to find a yank commenting on videos like this, they go on more touristy and less local videos. So it's a bit of a disapointment, if I'm honest, to find they congregate every single local national video as well.
This after all is set in Scotland not America, it is Scottish culture not American, it is a Scottish military march not a Yank one.
Calengela 3 months ago
@dacrummie You are from America, i.e. foreigner to ever other nation world wide but America.
While you might have had one or two distant ancestors who actually were Scottish themselves, this obviously doesn't apply to you as you are a separate individual not joined to the hip.
Your heritage is American, your culture is American, heritage is what you gain from birth, your accent for example is part of ones heritage.
There is a fine line between being a Scot and being descended from a Scot.
Calengela 3 months ago
@dacrummie I see.
Calengela 3 months ago
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Calengela 3 months ago
@dacrummie Why are you even commenting here?
You're a Yank.
Calengela 3 months ago
March 'em through Kabul and watch the terrorists bolt!
hecdc 3 months ago
Canada or Britain?
hecdc 3 months ago
I wish our Army looked that good.
IWASGIJOE 3 months ago
@dacrummie BRITISH ARMY = WAR CRIMINLA SCUM !!!!
Che870 3 months ago
@Che870 says the irish terrorist supporting scum.
jdi0093113 3 months ago 2
@jdi0093113 no i dont support british terrorists thank you BRITISH ARMY = WAR CRIMINALS
Che870 3 months ago
@Che870 You would say that you Jealous Taig scum bag.
Calengela 3 months ago
@Calengela BIGOT !!!
Che870 3 months ago
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@Che870 Were you looking in a mirror when you typed that?
Calengela 3 months ago
Cheers for the help. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. God bless the United Kingdom. May the special relationship between our two nations last forever.
-A Yank.
Anonignorantyank 3 months ago
These Guys are in the front line!! when they aren't doing this they are FUCKING DYING! They have been fighting and dying in Afghanistan, Iraq, Wherever - I salute them! They are the best of the best - get stuck in lads - don't think too much just - oh fuck it I think you and the Taliban are just the same - If they invaded Scotland you would be defeating them!
billyconnearly 3 months ago
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My Father was a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion, The BLACK WATCH in 1944-47 - if you think you are hard enough just make a comment! hahahaha he taught me well!
billyconnearly 3 months ago
brilliant
Sidslotm 3 months ago
Here's to the Scots what hae!!
kingbushwickthe33rd 3 months ago
Welcome home lads and we are scarey with the bagpipes, you make me so proud to be Scottish
Sukkii25 4 months ago
Scottish soldiers.........Hard bastards..
baggie00001 4 months ago 12
@baggie00001 do you know why they march through kircaldy?
ksm1985 4 months ago
@ksm1985 No sorry, i dont.
baggie00001 4 months ago
@computersuk1 really ?
Che870 4 months ago
BRITISH ARMY = WAR CRIMINALS
Che870 5 months ago
@Che870 Funny how my son was attached to the Irish Guards for his tour in Afghanistan. If you have that STUPID opinion of British soldiers then mind and add the Irish Guards and the Royal Irish in your eyes are scum, war criminals etc. You must be pretty thick to not realise your bunch were out in Iraq too.
elaineS 4 months ago
@elaineS your sons a war criminal scumbag
Che870 4 months ago
@Che870 How's it going Col?
jwgeezer 2 months ago
@jwgeezer whos coll your bumchum? :--)
Che870 2 months ago
@Che870 Hey Smithy - how are Falkirk doing this season?
jwgeezer 2 months ago
@jwgeezer who is smithy you cheating on col already :--)
Che870 2 months ago
@Che870 You are Smithy! You are Mr.Colin Smith from Falkirk. Keep denying but it won't wash. You are Colin Smith, divorced, aged 41 and 5' 7" tall or should I say short!
jwgeezer 2 months ago
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@jwgeezer no im not : ---) you have nothing on me mrjudopoof nothing :---)
Che870 2 months ago
Where are those bitch ass pakis protesting now?? HA Scots FTMFW!!
scandmx5atl 5 months ago 9
the return of the highland men.
fenbogle 5 months ago
Keep the bagpipes and get rid of the guns....
MrDpxl 5 months ago
from the 18th century to the start of the 20th century many, Irish joined the British army as a way out of poverty even up to the 1960s people from Dublin still joined so your argument is redundant che870. The so-called blood you go on about is on your nation as well.
MsOneiroi77 5 months ago
@MsOneiroi77 SAYS THE ARSE THATCANT EVEN MANAGE TO REPLY :---)
Che870 5 months ago
@Che870 truth hurts huh!
MsOneiroi77 5 months ago
@MsOneiroi77 well done you actually managed to reply this time :-)
Che870 5 months ago
@Che870 considering your comment wasnt loaded to my page I hardly troll videos to see if there was a reply. Others like yourself seem to thrive on conflict and attention and they would be called a troll.
MsOneiroi77 5 months ago
@MsOneiroi77 really ? im just telling the truth
BRITISH ARMY ARE WAR CRIMINAL SCUM
Che870 5 months ago
@Che870 your opinion troll so!
MsOneiroi77 5 months ago
@MsOneiroi77 well thats the only one that matters on here :---) but if you check facts youll find im right ;--)
Che870 5 months ago
@Che870 sadly that movie that plays in your head is wrong and I did many Irish served in the British army.
MsOneiroi77 5 months ago
@MsOneiroi77 yes they did and some scum traitors still do and your point is ?
Che870 5 months ago
@Che870 blood is on your countrymen as well pretty obvious that.
MsOneiroi77 5 months ago
@MsOneiroi77 todays news !!! the report on the murder of innocent Iraqi at the hands of british war criminals shamefull army !!!!
Che870 5 months ago
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MsOneiroi77 5 months ago
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@Che870 BBC news 2008 Irish swell ranks of UK military
The British military is experiencing a large rise in recruits from the Irish Republic up top 14% and rising expers say
shock......
Irish Times 10/09/2011
Marking Ireland's complex links to British army
Best wash that blood out of your hands as well
MsOneiroi77 5 months ago
If your a true Brit how can you give this a thumbs down,(2 dislikes)
349quinman 6 months ago
WAR CRIMINALS !!!!!!
Che870 7 months ago
@Che870 TWAT!
theblackmafia71 7 months ago
@theblackmafia71 = wank
Che870 7 months ago
@theblackmafia71 SAYS THE WANK THAT TROLLS THE IRISH VIDEOS SPOUTING OFFENSIVE SHITE !!! GET IT FUCKING ROUN YE :-)
Che870 7 months ago
@Che870 How can you call these lot war criminals after what the irish immigrants did to the native american? Commiting geneside on a group of peaceful people........ These guys go out to Afghanistan so that the people out there can have the human rights to do/say what they like (much like your doing) without being tortured or killed. Mean while pricks who have done fuck all to earn their freedoms sit at home and typing up shit. Bet you wouldnt say it to one of their faces would you.
Jake5762 6 months ago
@Jake5762 BRITISH ARMY =WAR CRIMINAL SCUM GUILTY OF THE SAME CRIMES AS THE NAZIS !!!
Che870 6 months ago
@Che870 Perhaps in older times from centuries ago, yes. But the men and women who sign that contract today are better than people like you will ever be. People like you dont understand, that when one joins the military they give up their freedoms so people like you dont have to. Put your ass on the line like these fine lads have, and give up your comforts so others dont have to, maybe you'll sing a different tune. But you probably dont have the honor to do something noble for your country.
thetruecardigankid 6 months ago
@thetruecardigankid BRITISH ARMY = WAR CRIMINAL SCUM SAME CRIMES AS THE NAZIS !!!!!!!!
Che870 6 months ago
@Che870 I was going to do a good reply to your uneducated dribble, but thetruecardigankid has done pretty much what I was going to say.
Jake5762 6 months ago
@Jake5762 AYE POST UP SHITE YOU MEAN :-)
Che870 6 months ago
Re
spect for those guys! Had the distinct pleasure of meeting them in Basra in May 2003.
Pondou 7 months ago
You guys do it the right way...
raginroadrunner 7 months ago
Good to see. And a perfect marching tempo too!
nwtrucker38 8 months ago
most regts in HMF's have a mascott depending on their origin.thats all
whingenjock 9 months ago
Question? In addition to the flag where the regiment marks its most important actions and honors in battle... What's the origin of the pony or dog accompanying regiments while marching? What does it mean? Does anyone know? Thank you.
MpLMx 10 months ago
In my opinion, there isn't a more powerful sight than a couple of hundred scots marching perfectly in unison!
TKDAndyC1 11 months ago 23
@TKDAndyC1 spot on
IWASGIJOE 3 months ago
just wait....next year wee go back lololol.........
25204024 1 year ago
Well done!
rumblema 1 year ago
glad you made it home soldiers.
happygael 1 year ago
aww that shetlandscute
KayleighbAndLaurab 2 years ago
Welcome home boy's!!
marinesnip 2 years ago 3