About 3 Scots
This is the official Facebook page of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
3 Scots Description
The Black Watch Battalion, 3 SCOTS was formed as a part of the merger of the independent regiments of the old ‘Scottish Division’. It traces its routes to The 1st Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment).
The Black Watch began its life in 1725 from clans loyal to the Hanoverian Kings, with a view to policing the lawless Highlands of Scotland. They were formally mustered as the 43rd Regiment of Foot, in Aberfeldy, Perthshire in May 1739. In 1743 the Regiment was ordered south to be reviewed by the King. It was rumoured amongst the ranks that the real reason they were travelling to England was to be sent to the West Indies, leading to a mutiny. As punishment the three ring leaders were executed.
In 1749 the designation of the Regiment was changed to the 42nd Regiment of Foot, giving rise to the nickname ‘The Gallant Forty Twa’. In 1795 a parade took place at Royston where the Regiment were given the distinction of wearing the red vulture feather, for their gallant conduct at the Battle of Geldermalsen; the iconic Red Hackle is still worn by the Battalion today. A second Battalion of the 42nd was raised in 1779. It became a regiment in its own right, the 73rd, in 1786 before being renamed the 2nd Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) in 1881. Together the two battalions have fought all over the world.
Between 1745 and the current day, the Regiment has fought in a vast number of British campaigns and battles, including Fontenoy, North America, Canada, the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimea, the Indian Mutiny, the Ashanti Campaign, the Sudan and Egyptian Campaigns, as well as the Boer War at the turn of the Century. They also saw service throughout the First and Second World Wars, latterly with the 51st Highland Division.
The 2nd Battalion left Pakistan in 1948 and returned to Scotland to disband, but it was reformed in 1952 for a period of just four years. The 1st Battalion served in Korea and Kenya in the 1950s and in Cyprus in the 1960s. They went on to complete 11 tours of Northern Ireland between 1970 and 2006. They were the last British battalion to leave Hong Kong after the handover to China in 1997. In summer 2000 it was posted to Fallingbostel in Germany, where it deployed to Pristina as part the NATO ‘KFOR’. In early 2003 the Battalion took part in the invasion of Iraq as part of Op TELIC, before returning to the UK only to be deployed at short notice back to Iraq in summer 2004, ultimately assisting United States Forces in Op BRACKEN, the clearance of Falujah.
Our motto is:
'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit'
which translates to:
No One Strikes me with Impunity
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Good Morning,
Boxing Update.
Due to the current situation with regards to COVID-19.
... This decision has been made in line with the advice that was given by the government in the last couple of days.
We have now cancelled our boxing night on the 25 March in Fort George.
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Sunday Service...
There will be a Sunday Service held in Fort George... It will be held in the iconic kirk within the fort.
Timings.
... Service will start at 0930 all members of the unit and families are welcome.
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BOXING Update....
It's almost time for all the training the boxers have put in over the past few months to be put into action.
We will be holding our annual boxing event in Fort George on the 25 March.
... This will see the boxers from across the ranks heading into the boxing ring and we are all looking forward to the event.
We will also be streaming the fight live on Facebook so keep your eyes on the battalion page, more detail to follow.
The Royal Regiment of Scotland Scottish, Welsh and Irish Division
#Scots #NemoMelmpuneLacessit #ArmySport #ArmyBoxing #FTFT #WeAreInfantry #ArmyConfidence
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3 SCOTS' soldier Pte McDonald will be defending his Scottish Muay Thai title on the 21 March in Edinburgh. This will be yet another defence of his title and the whole 3 SCOTS community will be in his corner.
We will try and post an interview with the champ following the fight.
#SCOTS #NemoMeImpuneLacessit #FTFT #WeAreInfantry #ArmyConfidence
It's that time of year again when our soldiers work on their boxing skills to compete at the annual Boxing Event in March.
The training has ramped up as the boxers completed yet another hard but rewarding training camp in Edinburgh 💪
Boxers from across the battalion will be pushed to their physical and mental limits in the hope they can be crowned winners on the night👏👏👏
... Sport is a huge part of army life. These athletes are full time Soldiers but encouraged to compete in their sport.
The Royal Regiment of Scotland Scottish, Welsh and Irish Division
#SCOTS #NemoMeImpuneLacessit #ArmySport #ArmyBoxing #FTFT #WeAreInfantry #ArmyConfidence
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Update from Ex JEBEL STORM..
LCpl Donoghue from Alpha Company 3 SCOTS.
Using the underslug grenade to good effect in Oman on a live firing section attack range.
... Good Strike.....
#ForwardAsOne #WeAreInfantry #FTFT #NATO #TrainAsWeFight
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An array of hackles from officers and Senior NCOs of three regiments and four battalions in our division.
Talking tactics together now... will it be so friendly this weekend? #SixNations
Scottish Rugby... Scottish, Welsh and Irish Division
#JockStrong #WeAreInfantry #FTFT #LeadersInLeadership #TrainingAsAnEngineForChange
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Observer Mentors from across Scottish, Welsh and Irish Division assemble at dawn to provide their expertise to 2 @RAnglians Battlegroup and @Field_Trg_Unit on Ex Wessex Storm 1/20.
#WeAreInfantry #LeadersInLeadership #TrainingAsAnEngineForChange
Boxing Training Images.... Please tag your friends and family to show our continued support to our brave boxers 👏👏👏👏👏
Day 3 - Work Hard and Fight Easy 🏅🏅🏅
Boxing Camp Day 2... The hard work continues.
Great week for 3 SCOTS Boxing Team as they continue to prepare for our Annual Boxing night in March.
We also want to take this opportunity to say thanks to 1 SCOTS, 2 RIFLES and 13 AAC for the support during this weeks intense training.
We will keep you all posted and advertise closer to the event.
... Enjoy the videos and images as the boxers continue to train hard.
#LeadingFromTheFront #WeAreInfantry #JockStrong #LeadersInLeadership #ArmyConfidence #FindOutWhereYouBelong #FTFT
The Royal Regiment of Scotland The Army in Scotland Scottish, Welsh and Irish Division 51st Infantry Brigade
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Soldiers from 3 SCOTS have been putting in the hours at the boxing gym in Belfast ahead of our annual Regimental Boxing Event in March.
The boxers are working hard to bring their fitness and boxing skills. 💪💪
Sport is a huge part of Army life, and within 3 SCOTS you're encouraged to compete at the highest level whilst being paid!
... #3SCOTS #NemoMeImpuneLacessit #ArmyBoxing #ArmySport #TheRoyalRegimentofScotland
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3 SCOTS have recently been competing at the Army Ski Championships in the French Alps. Both Cpl Matthew and Lt Cowie have been representing the infantry and putting in good performances. Cpl Matthew put in a strong effort, finishing 19th in the Super G, while Lt Cowie has had a string of top ten finishes, including a 4th place.
Lt Cowie was selected to go forward and represent the army at the Inter Service Snowsports Championships in Meribel. He won the best newcomer award and could well be in with a chance of representing the Inter services team at the British championships.
#WeareInfantry #NATO #OneRegiment #FTFT
3 SCOTS Cross Country team finished an impressive third on Wednesday in another competitive outing, this time at Dreghorn Barracks hosted by 3RIFLES.
A challenging 10km course that zigzagged up into the Pentland Hills proved tough for all, however, a number of strong performances resulted in a podium finish for the team.
Notable individual performances from Maj Si Wright (14th), Lt Fergus Haigh (16th) and LCpl McCaskill (23rd) among 73 tri-service runners from across Scotla...nd.
#JockStrong #FTFT #WeAreInfantry #VJTF
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Soldiers from 3 SCOTS MG Platoon and Sniper Platoons on Ex Jebel Storm in Oman.
Making use of the ranges to practice their shooting and GPMG SF drills.
Training in a climate and terrain that differ from our own, is an essential component in our ability to operate anywhere in the world at a moments notice!
... #WeAreInfantry #OneRegiment #ArmyConfidence #VJTF #NATO #FTFT
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Soldiers from 3 SCOTS are providing the guard at Edinburgh Castle today. Looking this good takes selfless commitment and discipline but speaks volumes for their courage and #ArmyConfidence. Join them and us in The Royal Regiment of Scotland #JockStrong #WeAreInfantry #ThisIsBelonging
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