The Royal Regiment of Scotland

13/06/2026

Today we celebrate the official birthday of our Colonel-in-Chief, His Majesty The King.

At home and overseas, all of us across The Royal Regiment of Scotland send our best wishes to His Majesty.

Image credit: PA media

04/06/2026

26/05/2026

Reservists from 7 SCOTS recently put their trench skills to the test.

From digging defensive positions to reacting to drone threats and blank-fire scenarios, these are critical skills every modern soldier relies on.

Swipe to see what they got up to, and watch out for those skills in action later this week 👉🏻

21/05/2026

BKA Coy (5 SCOTS) battled through dense woodland and tough terrain to smash their Training Level Bravo.

The Jocks worked through tactical drills, blank-firing exercises and casualty scenarios, putting their training into practice in realistic conditions.

Exercises like this are essential to maintaining operational readiness and preparing for future deployments.

19/05/2026

In its 20th anniversary year, The Royal Regiment of Scotland hosted a 21-Gun Salute at Edinburgh Castle, home of our Regimental Headquarters.

The salute marked the arrival of the Lord High Commissioner at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The reviewing officer, and special guest of the regiment, was GB&NI professional athlete who took the salute.

Our guests had the opportunity to meet soldiers from 5 SCOTS and receive a tour of the Museum of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, gaining insight into the Regiment’s role in today’s society and its proud history.

Did you know?
The 21-Gun Salute originated as a naval tradition in the 16th century, signalling peaceful intentions by firing to empty their cannons, a custom that has evolved into a mark of respect for royal and state occasions.

12/05/2026

In The Royal Regiment of Scotland, we move forward as one.

week serves as a reminder to check in with your mates. A quick message, a proper chat - it all matters.

If you need support or know someone who might, please reach out:

Samaritans: 116 123

Combat Stress: 0800 138 1619

NHS 111 (option 2)

06/05/2026

Throwback to 3 SCOTS on Ex Celtic Savage.

Two demanding weeks at the Sennybridge Training Area in Wales as our soldiers spent long days training hard and sharpening their live-firing skills in the field 🪖 💪🏻

05/05/2026

Soldiers from 2 SCOTS have deployed on Exercise Spring Storm in Estonia after weeks of intense training across the UK.

For 18-year old Fusilier Evan Slater, it’ll be his first overseas deployment after being put to the test in freezing forests and sharpening his live-fire drills 💪

Find out more: https://news.sky.com/story/scottish-soldiers-prepare-for-nato-deployment-to-estonia-with-urban-combat-drills-13540012

29/04/2026

Watch as WO2 Brown takes us behind the scenes of BKA Coy 5 SCOTS Royal Guard rehearsals 🎥

See our Jocks perfect their drill movements, supported by the Pipes and Drums from 4 SCOTS, and everyone’s favourite mascot, Cpl Cruachan.

With today being the final changing of the guard, we couldn’t be prouder of our soldiers representing SCOTS in London🫡