The Royal Scots Borderers - 1 SCOTS Pipes & Drums

06/04/2020

Relocation of 1 SCOTS Pipes and Drums

On 16 March 2020 in a bid to rejuvenate, 1 SCOTS Pipes and Drums relocated to Balaklava Company in Redford Barracks, Edinburgh.

Over the past 3 years 1 SCOTS Pipes and Drums have been in an unprecedented position as a result of the Army 2020 refine and the formation of the Specialised Infantry Group. Due to the nature of the Pipes and Drums and the operational cycle requirements of the companies, it was deemed necessary to remain as one platoon within HQ Coy. Unfortunately this didn’t work well with the structure of a specialised infantry battalion and as a result our numbers began to slowly decrease. After many discussions and exploration of ideas, a tough, but positive decision was made to relocate the Pipes and Drums alongside Balaklava Coy.

𝐖𝑯𝑨𝑻 𝑫𝑶𝑬𝑺 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑴𝑬𝑨𝑵 𝑻𝑶 𝒀𝑶𝑼?

The Royal Regiment of Scotland now has two pipe bands within the central belt of Scotland who are 𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑬𝑳𝒀 𝑹𝑬𝑪𝑹𝑼𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑵𝑮 .

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic our hopes of a traditional face to face recruitment campaign over the summer will be limited, if at all feasible but it is vitally important to continue our recruitment effort. Therefor if you are 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑰𝑵 𝑨 𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑬𝑹 within the Royal Regiment of Scotland and in particular the Pipes and Drums, we want to hear from you.

Contact us direct via messenger and we will point you in the right direction.

Rejoin and FTRS opportunities may also be available.

Recruiting Field Army Pipers and Drummers Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming ASBM&HD

30/06/2019

Yesterday the Pipes and Drums supported 7 SCOTS Pipes and Drums and The Lowland Band The Royal Regiment of Scotland at Armed Forces Day Stirling.

After a long and busy couple of months globe hopping across Ivory Coast, Addis Ababa, Italy, Turkey, France and many other destinations within the UK, we are now looking forward to some well deserved leave. As always our soldiers need to keep all "fingers and thumbs" on the pulse, as we will soon be back on the big stage assisting The Black Watch Pipes and Drums 3SCOTS on the 2019 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 🎶

If you want a career that's enjoyable, varied and well travelled then look no further...1 SCOTS are RECRUITING NOW!

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29/06/2019

DISCIPLINE

Doing things properly and setting the right example

All teams need discipline. Discipline is vital in our line of work; it means that orders are carried out and everyone is confident that they will not be let down by their teammates.

Self-discipline is the best form of discipline - doing your job without being told. It depends on high personal standards that will earn you the trust and respect of your teammates. It gives you the courage to make the difficult choices that you will face in your career.

Discipline helps you control fear.

14/06/2019

Another busy weekend ahead for the Pipes and Drums, last night we had 3 Pipers playing at Edinburgh castle for the annual Royal Marine dinner night. Tomorrow 7 members of the band travel to Lurgan park to compete in the RSPBA UK Championships, before we make the journey From Belfast to Edinburgh, to regroup and prepare for the Linlithgow marches.

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The Deacons Court and West Lothian Council have invited the Royal Regiment of Scotland - which has a long history associated with West Lothian - to once again parade through the town on Marches Day on Tuesday

10/06/2019

As we reflect back on an amazing and extremely worthwhile week in Normandy some of you may notice that we made this trip without our pipe major, this is because he and his wife were busy bringing a new addition into the world.

As the parents of an amazing baby girl, your life is going to be filled with fun,excitement and all things pink and pretty. We are extremely happy for you both as you start this new chapter of your lives with your new little angel. From all members of the Pipes and Drums we send our best wishes and warmest congratulations!

06/06/2019

This morning the pipes and drums have the privilege of marching the veteran's from Bayeux cathedral along a 1.4km route to the British war cemetery.

05/06/2019

The grave stones of two soldiers from our antecedent Regiments, laid to rest side by side. Their name liveth for evermore.

04/06/2019

Rehearsal for are underway.

03/06/2019

02/06/2019

Things are starting to heat up for the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

02/06/2019

Yesterday, 6 members or the Pipes and Drums joined Major Sinclair Memorial pipe band at the Mid Ulster championships in Cookstown. A very enjoyable contest in the sun. Congratulations to all prize winners.

Photographs credit to Brian Hasson