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Scottish Journeys 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Celebrating the spirit of Scotland.
🥁 Pipe bands & military parades.
👑 Royal visits & Scottish tradition.
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02/06/2026

The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) performs guard duties at the Palace of Holyroodhouse because they are Scotland's senior line infantry regiment and the primary custodians of the nation's military heritage.

Specifically, Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS)—which is permanently stationed in Edinburgh—is the primary unit tasked with these public ceremonial duties.

Whenever the King or any other member of the Royal Family is officially in residence in Scotland—most notably during the annual "Royal Week" (Holyrood Week) in July—the regiment is called upon to protect the Sovereign. They mount the guard at both the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle.

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01/06/2026

Pipes and Drums of Switzerland 🇨🇭 at this year’s Tartan Parade in Edinburgh.

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31/05/2026

The Royal Regiment of Scotland 2 SCOTS Pipes & Drums, and the SCOTS Band with The Guard of Honour, The Royal Company of Archers (The Kings Bodyguard in Scotland.

Wednesday 3rd July 2024 - King Charles & members of the Royal Family were at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, where The Queen and Prince Edward were formally installed in the The Order of the Thistle.

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31/05/2026

The Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion (5 SCOTS), The Royal Regiment of Scotland, performed prestigious state ceremonial duties to honour His Majesty The King. Wednesday, 6 May 2026, marked three years since the historic coronation, and there is no better way to commemorate the occasion than with the discipline and tradition of Scotland’s finest soldiers.

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30/05/2026

The Royal Company of Archers is the Sovereign's official bodyguard in Scotland, a prestigious and primarily ceremonial unit currently known as the King's Bodyguard for Scotland. Based in Edinburgh, the unit was originally established in 1676 as a private archery club. It was elevated to its royal status during the historic 1822 visit of King George IV to Scotland.

They wear a unique dark green field uniform featuring a Balmoral bonnet adorned with an eagle feather (or multiple feathers depending on officer rank).

Members parade carrying traditional longbows, accompanied by a side-slung short Roman-style sword and three tucked arrows.

The Royal Company performs its functions whenever the Monarch travels within 5 miles of Edinburgh. Key responsibilities include:

Royal Attendance: Guarding the King at the annual Royal Garden Party held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Lined the steps of St Giles' Cathedral for the installation of the Knights of the Thistle and took part in the late Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state vigils.

30/05/2026

Stockbridge Pipe Band performing at Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders May Day Parade. An annual celebration of international workers' solidarity and the trade union movement, held this year on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

28/05/2026

Armed Forces Day Parade on the 29th June 2024 in Stirling, Scotland. The Royal Regiment of Scotland leading the procession.

The contribution of the armed forces has been recognised by the people of Stirling with a parade and thanksgiving service. The Legion Scotland and The Argyll's Museum arranged this years event on Saturday morning, with a march from Church of the Holy Rude to Albert Halls.

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets.
Scottish Journeys wishes to commemorate all serving personnel - past and present. Thank you to all who are currently serving, to the veterans, the cadets and their families too 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

26/05/2026

The Army Cadet Force (ACF) annual Beating Retreat is a prestigious musical display held on the historic Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

The ceremony features over 100 cadets and instructors from across the UK-showcasing massed military bands, pipes, and drums performing traditional martial drills as the day ends.

25/05/2026

The Freedom of Perth March 2024 in honour of Black Watch veterans who served in Iraq, commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Ist Battalion's last deployment in Iraq, and was held to remember the service of Black Watch veterans in the 2003/2004 Iraq war, including those who gave their lives.

Thank you for your service! 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

23/05/2026

“Scotland the Brave!” 4 SCOTS Pipes and Drums performing at Edinburgh Castle to mark the 20th Anniversary of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Formed on 28 March 2006, The Royal Regiment of Scotland brought together Scotland's proud infantry regiments into one. On that day, the antecedent regimental colours were lowered, and a single new colour was raised, symbolising unity, strength, and a shared future while preserving the traditions and heritage of those who came before us.

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