1st Battalion of The Scots Guards parade Glasgow
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Published 2013-06-01
Around 250 soldiers will take part in a homecoming parade in Glasgow after a six month tour of duty in Afghanistan.
The 1st Battalion Scots Guards will march from Holland Street at 11am to George Square taking in West Regent Street, Pitt Street and West George Street.
The Lord Provost will take the Salute on the dais, with the Regimental Lieutenant Colonel, Brigadier Harry Nickerson in George Square.
Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Rob Howieson said, "It is a great honour to march through the streets of Glasgow. The Guardsmen are very proud of their work and they are humbled to be able to parade in front of their friends, families and the local community.
"The battalion has had a challenging six months in Afghanistan and the parade will recognise its achievement."
The troops, currently stationed in Catterick, North Yorkshire, were deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Herrick 17 between October 2012 and April this year.
The battalion spent the duration of their tour in Helmand Province, where they were deployed to the Upper Gereshk Valley.
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All Comments (21)
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My son is one of the pipers and I am so, so proud of him.
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A fine body of men. I am sure that Scotland is very proud of them. As an Englishman I am proud to have such valiant neighbours. Makes me proud to be British.
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Although I’m not fully Scottish, my grandmother was from Scotland and I got the honor of flying out to Edinburgh, Scotland to wear the plaid, and celebrate my cousins wedding. I’m proud to hold part of this heritage. 🏴🏴🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Love the sound of pipes and drums. And love Scotland! (From Crewe, Cheshire, England)
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The respect these guys get from the citizens is uncanny, it's beautiful and extremely respectful. Love to see it.
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I don´t know why, but Scottish music with bagpipes and drums always touch the very deep of my soul. I was in Edinburgh a couple of years ago and I feel I had found home. And that was strange since I am a Brazilian guy with Italian descent. Maybe was I Scottish in some previous life?
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my parents come from Cape Breton Nova Scotia and these tunes runs through my veins you cannot beat the amazing sound of the pipes and drums thank you so much for defending our freedom
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MANY THANKS TO YOU JIM , FOR ALL THESE VIDEOS ----- REALLY GREAT !! JOHN .
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From the USA, impressive! Beautiful music, thank you God bless Scotland
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I don't understand why so many people dislike the bagpipe. It's an awesome instrument!
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I’m not Scottish nor a descendant of said heritage but, I get “a lump in my throat” every time I view a “Pipe & Drum” marching. I sense pride and joy in each member that is contagious 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
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God bless you all. Cheers from Portugal
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Love the pipes, next to the Battle of Britain fly past, pipes are the best sound in the world, , I'm English and the sound msjes me well up and hair stand on end.
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That beautiful sight brought tears to my eyes. God bless our brothers in arms.
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My Ancestors in 1775, arrived here in the Colonies, from Scotland, and ALWAYS HEARING the Pipes, RESTORES MY SOUL. Thank You Scotland, for being GREAT. Hope to visit my Ancestral Homeland Soon. I know I will be in HEAVEN . . .
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i love the drummers so bad... that trrrr trrrr trrrr sound it's just phenomenal
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This gives me goosebumps!! So proud of our soldiers and proud to be Scottish!!
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Bravo les Ecossais ! Greetings from France !
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Finest of them all! Tough and handsome Scotts with their bagpipers! Always a pleasure to witness!
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Great video Jim ! I am English, born in England too Scottish and Welsh ancestry ! I am mixed race , where does my allegiance then stand ??? I love too watch Scottish soldiers and wonder what an incredible site and be proud to be from Scotland and Scottish ! proud people !!
