Black Watch Pipes and Drums lead the Royal Guard out of Balmoral Castle with pony mascot Cruachan IV

The Black Watch Pipes and Drums (3 SCOTS) leading the Royal Guard from Balaklava Company, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion (5 SCOTS) out of the gates of Balmoral Castle & Estate in August 2021. These representatives of The Royal Regiment of Scotland were preparing to welcome Her Majesty the Queen, as she arrived for her summer residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Also present was the Royal Regiment of Scotland's Shetland pony mascot L/Cpl Cruachan IV, with handler Pony Major Mark Wilkinson.

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  • @marcy3127
    @marcy31272 жыл бұрын

    A few years ago my mum and dad were invited to a wedding and dad wanted to wear highland dress, but couldn't find one in Forbes tartan so wore Black Watch instead. First time we'd seen him in the kilt and he looked AMAZING! Thanks Black Watch for coming to the rescue. Sadly my mum passed away two weeks after and dad passed away five years ago. I miss them both and thank them for instilling in me the pride of being a Scot. Hope to be back home in Aberdeen before too long. xxxxx♥️♥️♥️

  • @talkirth

    @talkirth

    Жыл бұрын

    Well you may see some changes in Aberdeen! Union terrace gardens is getting a make over, however no one knows when it will be finished! Depending when you were last in Aberdeen, Marischal College and the church at the end is all cleaned now and looking amazing. Hope you get home soon, fae an Ellon loon!

  • @w.reidripley1968

    @w.reidripley1968

    Жыл бұрын

    Many tartans are more universal than some people think. Black Watch is okay whether you served or not. Even over on our side of the pond, the General MacArthur museum sells a bit of MacArthur tartan. Though I doubt ol' Doug personally ever sported the plaid.

  • @jamesross1799
    @jamesross17993 күн бұрын

    My grandad served with the Royal marines commando in the Burma theatre. He was absolutely hooked on Scotland from his time at achnacarry. I think he considered himself an adopted son of Scotland. He was A lovely man my grandad.

  • @peterwebster3423
    @peterwebster34232 жыл бұрын

    I’m English but I’m proud to sharing a country with the Scot’s , we certainly would not have won the 1st and 2nd war without them Scotland the brave !!!

  • @irishjw

    @irishjw

    Жыл бұрын

    As best said there will always be a England as long as they can get someone else to fight and win their wars.

  • @peterwebster3423

    @peterwebster3423

    Жыл бұрын

    @@irishjw mr mcsherry that reply was under the belt , you’re obviously a proud Scot which I admire but England have and do fight their own wars , the Scottish army is closely aligned to the English, it’s called the British army

  • @irishjw

    @irishjw

    Жыл бұрын

    @@peterwebster3423 Part Scot large part Irish [ don't tell anyone some English can trace back to Plantagenets ] Just let me say anyone English needs to work on there humor. Which is why I try to keep English in my bloodline quiet.

  • @peterwebster3423

    @peterwebster3423

    Жыл бұрын

    @@irishjw wow!! Ok now you’re implying I don’t have sense of humour, with respect it’s difficult having a sensible conversation with someone with underlying anti English motives Live long and prosper mr mcsherry

  • @irishjw

    @irishjw

    Жыл бұрын

    @@peterwebster3423 Humor has a problem when cross culture lines. My post was American deadpan. If want I can give you Irish drunk jokes. OR the trouble between America and England is we speek two different languages.

  • @dfnorto57
    @dfnorto572 жыл бұрын

    They fought at the first Battle of Carillion (Fort Ticonderoga) in 1758 during the French and Indian War, refusing to retreat and suffering many casualties in what was a devastating loss for the British. There is a cairn dedicated to them on the French Lines at Fort Ti. Our public Library in Ticonderoga is called the Black Watch Memorial Library

  • @irishjw

    @irishjw

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fort Ticonderoga was a joint operation with American Rangers. Same as in one of battles in Middle East war on terror.

  • @geelanda3455

    @geelanda3455

    Жыл бұрын

    They were referred to by adversaries as 'yhe ladies from hell'. That is ladies as in girls❤️

  • @bobbycaldwell4132
    @bobbycaldwell4132 Жыл бұрын

    The toughest guys ever to grace the kilt

  • @robcfc400
    @robcfc400 Жыл бұрын

    You are bogged down, running out of ammo and out numbered. Then in the distance you hear the sound of the pipes approaching. What a sweet sound that would be.

  • @rainkatt
    @rainkatt2 жыл бұрын

    Im American born, but my mother, who's parents were from Dundee, raised me to be Very proud of my Scottish heritage. The sound of the pipes is emotional for me. My mom took me to the games from when I was very young. I love this, and that at her age, her majesty is still quite Independent

  • @vidavuk1649
    @vidavuk1649 Жыл бұрын

    Combination of pipes, drums and uniforms is brilliant.

  • @patriciaemory7452
    @patriciaemory7452 Жыл бұрын

    I saw the Black Watch here in Richmond, Va,Thanksgiving Day,in 1970,and fell in love with them. I have been a fan ever since.

  • @anne-christinemarcou4481
    @anne-christinemarcou4481 Жыл бұрын

    GOREGEOUS SIGHT!! ABSOLUTE RESPECT TO YOU ALL!! 👏👏👍👍👋🙏🇬🇷

  • @twl107
    @twl107 Жыл бұрын

    My family members on my grandpas sides were in the black watch. Long live SCOTLAND

  • @hamishmctavish7329
    @hamishmctavish73292 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Those uniforms are the best. So proud of our armed forces.

  • @Elaine-uc6hd
    @Elaine-uc6hd2 жыл бұрын

    Love the unison and tap sound on the shoes, and even the pony looked ready and at attention, lol. Beautiful.

  • @marthaclark7227
    @marthaclark7227 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully inspiring and heart warming!!! I LOVE the adorable mascot!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lynnpehrssonpotter4845
    @lynnpehrssonpotter4845 Жыл бұрын

    my gr. uncle with the Blackwatch that stormed Vimy Ridge 1917..Germans called them...ladies fom hell...last war to wear their kilts into battle.he was shot in hip but.1 in 4 of Blackwatch died that day..gr. uncle suffered shellshock and i remember him a gentle quiet man hiding in the shows...the bottle his solace...

  • @astrossarave

    @astrossarave

    Жыл бұрын

    Fun fact about the nickname The Germans never called them "Ladies from hell" the Germans usually called them as well as the canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders that spoke english Englanders. Just like the devil dogs this nickname was probably given to them by the other Allied forces.

  • @lindasmith4714

    @lindasmith4714

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @kathyhale-robinson1976

    @kathyhale-robinson1976

    Жыл бұрын

    Your uncle probably new my great grandfather. He was in the Black Watch during WWI.

  • @alexhaplau-colan5414

    @alexhaplau-colan5414

    Жыл бұрын

    Splendid comment These proud,stubborn Scots, know how to live, how to fight, how to die , true ladies from Hell. Be proud!

  • @MrTunwarm

    @MrTunwarm

    Жыл бұрын

    It was napoleon that called them a bunch of amazon's at Waterloo

  • @cherrybarb4651
    @cherrybarb46512 жыл бұрын

    My father was with the Black Watch in WW11. He would never talk about it, but how I wish I could ask him now.

  • @jackbuckley7816
    @jackbuckley78162 жыл бұрын

    Impressive. I could watch this all day!

  • @richo9911
    @richo9911 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not Scottish and I love bagpipes, amazing.❤❤👏👏

  • @florascot1765
    @florascot17652 жыл бұрын

    Immaculate ceremonial and turnout. They have every reason to be proud of their history.

  • @marcy3127
    @marcy31272 жыл бұрын

    I've got goosebumps all over (wee lassie fae Scotland,)

  • @katerinakemp5701
    @katerinakemp57012 жыл бұрын

    L/Corp Cruachan looking as handsome as ever, lovely pipe harmonies.

  • @JimRamsayJWR

    @JimRamsayJWR

    2 жыл бұрын

    Corporal now!

  • @katerinakemp5701

    @katerinakemp5701

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JimRamsayJWRyes thanks Jim.

  • @jamielyallleathan

    @jamielyallleathan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cruachan IV was promoted to Corporal in 2017!

  • @clarkdc27
    @clarkdc275 ай бұрын

    Black Watch, regiment of my great grandfather and his brothers and father before him.

  • @ralfgrunder1080
    @ralfgrunder1080 Жыл бұрын

    And that´s why i love the britisch (including the welsh and the scots) Army. And I´m a German. Two times overall Looser in the last two World Wars. But never the less. The britisch drill is today outtstanding. 🥰

  • @countryview2020

    @countryview2020

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't forget the Royal Irish Regiment in your British army list. For King and Country.

  • @DrCrabfingers

    @DrCrabfingers

    Жыл бұрын

    We do it very well. And our special forces use German made assault rifles and probably drive German cars. Germany has re-invented itself....we are friends and we admire each other. Together we are stronger. The German nation is a good nation...a nation of good people...amazing skills and attention to detail. And we share a love of beer! Alles ist gut!

  • @joakimblomqvist7229
    @joakimblomqvist7229 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely march and a good brisk tempo as well! No draggin of the old legs! 😁

  • @vickyschnorbus4166
    @vickyschnorbus41662 жыл бұрын

    I love watching these fabulous people.

  • @ofginnny327
    @ofginnny327 Жыл бұрын

    I so love the perfection od drill and march. God bless the pipers as well

  • @klaus-dieterhartling9640
    @klaus-dieterhartling9640 Жыл бұрын

    Immer wieder gern anzuschauen und die Musik dazu. PRIMA ihr Schotten.

  • @davidroman1342
    @davidroman13422 жыл бұрын

    How smart and professional. UK 👍

  • @clairen8335
    @clairen83352 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME..Just spectacular.....Love all this..there's just SO MUCH good in British pomp and circumstance....Don't ever let anyone make it all stop...like BBC wants to spend LESS time on royals deaths or EVERYTHING ROYAL...No, there should be MORE!!!.MILITARY more royals ..it offers respite and hope and security and learning and witnessing history from beginning to present times all in one royal/military engagement one watches....It shows strength and all will be well cause just LOOK at who's keeping us safe..these strong disciplined warriors you see in all their finest...don't ever stop doing this...sincerely An American cousin 🇬🇧🇺🇲❤ P.S. I'm truly very sorry about inflicting biden on you...I DID NOT vote for him but We the People are very sorry🥺😪

  • @jamielyallleathan

    @jamielyallleathan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry it's not British, it's Scottish! Pomp and circumstance!

  • @janetwellik9042
    @janetwellik90422 жыл бұрын

    stunning love bag pipes well done

  • @bonjour4196
    @bonjour41962 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Thank you, friends!

  • @monikasusiana7863
    @monikasusiana78632 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful song thank u blessing of God amen

  • @JimRamsayJWR
    @JimRamsayJWR2 жыл бұрын

    Great to get Bands band on the road! I got The Royal Marines Band today at Dunfermline!

  • @Lakeland283
    @Lakeland2832 жыл бұрын

    So proud of my Ulster Scots heritage.

  • @epcarroll8685
    @epcarroll86852 жыл бұрын

    A bucket list item for me!!! My GG Grandfather had the honor of being part of the Regiments of Foot in the 1860s in Perth Scotland. Will visit !!!!

  • @williamrichmond1937

    @williamrichmond1937

    2 жыл бұрын

    The fourty twa is my favorite pipe band. I am part Munro. The first regimental executive officer and first regimental surgeon were Munro. Proud of them.

  • @rawnut77
    @rawnut772 жыл бұрын

    Always well done. Very classy. 👍👏👏😊

  • @robertthomas4938
    @robertthomas4938 Жыл бұрын

    YES. That is the power of unity.

  • @gingerhipszky228
    @gingerhipszky2282 жыл бұрын

    I love watching them!

  • @sliderdriver1
    @sliderdriver117 күн бұрын

    That corporal 2nd from left after dressing is one one hell of a big bloke! Wouldn't be arguing with him😂

  • @anneterry3660
    @anneterry36602 жыл бұрын

    The drum major looks formidable. Can understand where the Scottish forces arrived at their reputation as the fiercest fighters.

  • @ant-1382
    @ant-13822 жыл бұрын

    My blood boils, a chill runs up my spine, and I can't catch my breath!

  • @jackienisbet3576
    @jackienisbet35762 жыл бұрын

    I was there when the Blackwatch was up there working for the Queen my son was in the blackwatch xx

  • @user-iq3mp5zo8z
    @user-iq3mp5zo8z3 ай бұрын

    I could watch this, and all other similar videos, call day long... they're just wonderful. Don't we Brits put on the best ceremonial show ever. And we shoukd remember all these serving personnel are our protectors when needed. E❤

  • @Captally
    @Captally2 жыл бұрын

    Makes your British heart swell with pride, thank you Jocks. Do we really want self seeking politicians to deprive us of this?

  • @grahamdobson7428
    @grahamdobson7428 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic just look at them 😍

  • @piong9191
    @piong91917 ай бұрын

    MAGNIFICENT ! SMART ! EYE-CATCHING!

  • @Suzyfromtheblock
    @Suzyfromtheblock Жыл бұрын

    Charming display such a smart band of men

  • @lindsays.keates6720
    @lindsays.keates67202 жыл бұрын

    looking very very smart i luv my scotland x

  • @josephineslife1193
    @josephineslife11932 жыл бұрын

    Love the music enjoy watching new here

  • @josh_9266
    @josh_92662 жыл бұрын

    Something to be so proud of!

  • @mrrobg61
    @mrrobg61 Жыл бұрын

    The US Army can have their silent drill teams, but this is professional soldiery at its finest. Plus I also have a soft spot for The Black watch (3 Scots).

  • @Deebemc
    @Deebemc2 жыл бұрын

    No toy soldiers there. Some seriously big units on parade. Love Cruachan!

  • @marciasouza3622
    @marciasouza36222 жыл бұрын

    I love this music and the Ceremonial!

  • @margritpiepes8242
    @margritpiepes8242 Жыл бұрын

    Love the British Garde and of course the Bagpipes 🎼🥁💂

  • @klaus-dieterhartling9640
    @klaus-dieterhartling96402 жыл бұрын

    Toll so ein Aufmarsch für die Königin, ich habe immer Achtung für so ein militärischer Auftritt. So lange wie es im Frieden ist, es braucht keiner mehr ein Krieg. Gott schütze die Jungs und Mädchen, die heute Soldat sind. Egal welches Land und Nation. Es sind alle gleich Und haben alle eine Mutter und Vater.

  • @redwolf6036
    @redwolf6036 Жыл бұрын

    A former Comrade of mine from the Royal Canadian Legion served in the Black Watch. The Tartan is derived from the original clan Campbell Tartan. My great-great-grandfather was a Campbell.

  • @barryjacobs8524
    @barryjacobs85242 жыл бұрын

    So proud goose bumps.

  • @robdowsing3361
    @robdowsing33615 күн бұрын

    I know it’s old fashioned but it’s magnificent

  • @HIGHLAND_BAGPIPES_INDIA
    @HIGHLAND_BAGPIPES_INDIA2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful 👏👏

  • @Elsagwene
    @Elsagwene2 жыл бұрын

    Cute pony~ ☺💖

  • @dmmchugh3714
    @dmmchugh37142 жыл бұрын

    LOVE THE PIPES !

  • @joangordon3376
    @joangordon3376 Жыл бұрын

    My, my, they're going at a fair old skelp!! 😃

  • @audspod1
    @audspod12 жыл бұрын

    There is no better sight or sound!

  • @Rob-fc9wg

    @Rob-fc9wg

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too right mate! Cheers from Oz.

  • @Hey_its_Koda
    @Hey_its_Koda Жыл бұрын

    Respects and condolences to the royal majesty and the royal family.

  • @jonthederahn91
    @jonthederahn913 ай бұрын

    Outstanding Drill

  • @sharonhyde7735
    @sharonhyde773524 күн бұрын

    This is UK watch and salute ❤

  • @annastorchi2394
    @annastorchi2394 Жыл бұрын

    Siete veramente meravigliosi. Vi amo 💓💓💓💓

  • @altynai9949
    @altynai99492 жыл бұрын

    Lovely 😍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @richardtallach7104
    @richardtallach71042 жыл бұрын

    Cruachan has been known to be a bit naughty. One year he ate the Queen's posy of flowers, another year he did a poop in Her Majesty's presence.

  • @Soulsurvived
    @Soulsurvived10 ай бұрын

    Sam emma Amy never forget your roots !!!!! Love you 😍 💗 💓 💛

  • @Friesenmicha
    @Friesenmicha17 күн бұрын

    I always imagine what it was like back then, marching towards you like that. You have the feeling that a stone wall is stepping aside. 👏

  • @johnmills247
    @johnmills247 Жыл бұрын

    God save the Queen 👑

  • @phillipbrock617
    @phillipbrock617 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty bloody stirring stuff.

  • @williamhofmans3763
    @williamhofmans37632 жыл бұрын

    love these traditions. fun to watch

  • @stanlefort8584
    @stanlefort85842 жыл бұрын

    I played golf in this castle a couple of times 😉. One day we were welcome by the special branch ! We were not alone that day...She was still driving the land rover at that time 😉

  • @jimrehm8875
    @jimrehm88752 жыл бұрын

    love the cadence the order the precision

  • @jamielyallleathan

    @jamielyallleathan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, these are secular traditions! Rigor and discipline!

  • @ilonaforster6441
    @ilonaforster6441 Жыл бұрын

    Th black wath lonely top, always welcome 👌👌👌👍👍👍

  • @nancy12452
    @nancy124522 жыл бұрын

    just awesome.

  • @berylslocombe7122
    @berylslocombe7122 Жыл бұрын

    The black watch mean everthing to me it wasmy granddad army ilovehim so much

  • @sidpheasant7585
    @sidpheasant75852 жыл бұрын

    These lads are setting a pretty good pace!

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima2 жыл бұрын

    This glorious footage is the acme of solemnity and braves‘ action

  • @GeneAutry2
    @GeneAutry29 ай бұрын

    Fine post in every regard

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima2 жыл бұрын

    This is the brave's lullaby , and the cradle of soul , and full of admiration , acclaim and deep emotion , and comfortable to the eye and the mind , and the ear From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

  • @jamielyallleathan

    @jamielyallleathan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful words! No doubt we Scots are proud of these military men!

  • @shin-i-chikozima

    @shin-i-chikozima

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamielyallleathan Thank you so much to your wonderful comments Someday please come to Japan You will be astouded at everything in Japan, for example, immeasurable delicious Japanese foods Good luck Japan waits for you forever

  • @jamielyallleathan

    @jamielyallleathan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shin-i-chikozima Unfortunately in my 2 years of stay in Asia I didn't have the pleasure of visiting Japan! Maybe one day!

  • @shin-i-chikozima

    @shin-i-chikozima

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamielyallleathan Thank you Take care of yourself Good luck

  • @eamonnclabby7067
    @eamonnclabby70672 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @stewartjackson5483
    @stewartjackson54832 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive.

  • @martinaborgmann4828

    @martinaborgmann4828

    2 жыл бұрын

    Martijas Reim

  • @bouarichbrahim7408
    @bouarichbrahim74088 ай бұрын

    very interessant scotich imperial musicand guard!

  • @willyamport7017
    @willyamport70172 жыл бұрын

    Einfach Genial Einfach Genial, da sieht man das die Schotten ein sehr sehr Schtolzes Volk sind nur so Weiter.

  • @halo101st9
    @halo101st9 Жыл бұрын

    Damned fine soldiers.

  • @rollfpeters5159
    @rollfpeters51594 ай бұрын

    Yoh I love that sound-- Ladies from Hell--tue rollf

  • @lindaclark1406
    @lindaclark14062 жыл бұрын

    Makes my heart sing.

  • @romanoromanos3379
    @romanoromanos3379 Жыл бұрын

    I love this great music. Greetings always from Algeria to all the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain London and especially the free Scotland I wish to marry a woman from Scotland with all my heart May the soul of Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace

  • @ronaldomello4463
    @ronaldomello44632 жыл бұрын

    Sou do Brasil também é adorei o desfile. Parabéns.

  • @marciasouza3622

    @marciasouza3622

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lindo, né Ronaldo? Boa tarde.

  • @jean-louisbondois2504
    @jean-louisbondois25042 жыл бұрын

    Magnifique

  • @robdowsing3361
    @robdowsing33612 жыл бұрын

    This is magnificent in real life

  • @stonewalljackson7590
    @stonewalljackson75902 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely enjoyed this military display. The Black Watch has uniforms dating from the 1850's, but they are carrying modern assault rifles.

  • @jamielyallleathan

    @jamielyallleathan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! How smart you are! Do you know what secular traditions are?

  • @Backs4more

    @Backs4more

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Black Watch are not carrying any weapons in this video, The Black Watch, (correct name, 3 SCOTS, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland) provide the band. The other soldiers are members of 5 SCOTS, Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, RRos. Balaklava are the ceremonial unit of the RRoS and provide the Royal Guard. As they do not have a band, the remaining Battalion Pipe Bands take it in turn to represent the regiment at Balmoral.

  • @stonewalljackson7590

    @stonewalljackson7590

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Backs4more You are absolutely correct. Had I paid more attention to the title of the video, I would have realized it was the Royal Guard carrying the modern day assault rifles.

  • @JohnRoberts-wk6rf
    @JohnRoberts-wk6rf Жыл бұрын

    Makes me proud to have Scots blood in me.

  • @bashkillszombies

    @bashkillszombies

    Жыл бұрын

    Says every American. Often. Enough that the Scottish hate them. :P

  • @deborahemx2
    @deborahemx22 жыл бұрын

    Liking because of sweet pony

  • @katerinakemp5701

    @katerinakemp5701

    2 жыл бұрын

    Corp. Cruachan is the ponies name.

  • @mmasque2052
    @mmasque20523 ай бұрын

    “Oh, don’t worra. Ye’ll hear us comin’ all right. It’s when ye cannae hear us that ye should worra.”

  • @conceicaomodelli8707
    @conceicaomodelli87072 жыл бұрын

    Sou do BRASIL e assistí o desfile e adorei Parabéns

  • @HiThere-jl8uh
    @HiThere-jl8uh Жыл бұрын

    Patrick the pony!❤