The Royal Regiment of Scotland 2 SCOTS Homecoming Parade | Freedom of North Lanarkshire, Scotland

The Royal Regiment of Scotland March on after receiving Freedom of North Lanarkshire (Motherwell) on 13 July 2024. The parade featuring soldiers from The 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS), accompanied by the 2 SCOTS Pipes and Drums and the Regimental Mascot, Corporal Cruachan IV. This parade marks a "homecoming" for 2 SCOTS, recently returned from operations in the Middle East. The historical links between North Lanarkshire and the Regiment can be traced back to 1678 through the Royal Scots Fusiliers. The Royal Scots Fusiliers traditionally recruited from the area of North Lanarkshire and continued to do so upon their amalgamation with the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) to form the Royal Highland Fusiliers. Upon formation of The Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006 the 2nd Battalion (2 SCOTS) were formed from the Royal Highland Fusiliers, and thus maintain the golden thread to the antecedent regiments, still observing the traditions of Fusiliers and links with the central belt of Scotland to this day. (information from North Lanarkshire Council Website) The tunes played by 2 SCOTS - Pipes, Drums & Bugles: March of Parade - Scotland the Brave/ Highland Laddie. March of The colours - Highland Laddie (first part, once through) 2 SCOTS, The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland is a light role infantry Battalion. 4 SCOTS, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland are a mechanised infantry Battalion. Please like and subscribe. Thank you for watching!