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Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Rutherglen soldier's impressive transition from ceremony to combat readiness in a day
Pte Aaron Cameron of 5 SCOTS, The Royal Regiment of Scotland went from Edinburgh Castle to Lithuania. A soldier from Rutherglen has made an impressive transition from formal ceremonies to full operational readiness in Lithuania – in just over a day. Pte Aaron Cameron of 5 SCOTS, The Royal Regiment of Scotland was one of the soldiers who took part in the historic installation of the new Governor of Edinburgh Castle. He played a unique role in the ceremony, stationed above the castle's drawbridge to verify the identity of Lord Lyon, the Governor's representative, as part of the formal proceedings. And within 24 hours, he had swapped his ceremonial uniform for combat gear and prepared for his deployment to Lithuania for Exercise IRON WOLF. The soldiers from Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS), gave F1 pitstop teams a run for their money after making the turbocharged transition from the formal pomp of the historic military ceremony at Edinburgh Castle to full operational readiness in such a short space of time. Pte Aaron was just one of the soldiers on ceremonial duties at 6.30pm on Wednesday for the installation of the new Governor of Edinburgh Castle. By Thursday evening, he was fully packed, prepped and ready to board military transport for Exercise IRON WOLF, a three-week deployment in Lithuania alongside their armed forces. The formal ceremony at Edinburgh Castle, a tradition dating back to the year 1106, saw 5 SCOTS joined by the Grenadier Guards and the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland to mark the installation of Major General Robert Bruce – a former Colonel of The Regiment – as Governor. Pte Cameron held a unique role in the installation, positioned above the drawbridge of the Castle to verify the identity of Lord Lyon, the governor's representative, as part of the formal proceedings. 'I've never seen the view from that part of the castle before,' he said. 'It was something different and interesting – I've not done anything like it.' As soon as the ceremony concluded at 7.30pm, the soldiers returned to barracks to begin the rapid shift from kilts to combat mode. 'Even though we do both of them, they are very different experiences and require a very different mindset,' said Pte Cameron. 'But you kind of just get back into the swing of it.' Originally scheduled to deploy at 3am on Thursday, the soldiers' departure was slightly delayed but despite the change, the transition was already in full swing. Exercise IRON WOLF will see 5 SCOTS working alongside a Lithuanian Battle Group in a validation training exercise designed to strengthen NATO cooperation and battlefield readiness. The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) is the senior line Infantry regiment of the British Army. Formed on March 28, 2006, and it was founded on the fighting heritage of historic Scottish Infantry Regiments representing over 390 years' continuous service to the crown. Their motto is 'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit' (No one provokes me with impunity) – shared with the Order of the Thistle, Scotland's highest order of chivalry. Since its formation, The Royal Regiment of Scotland has deployed to almost every theatre of operations the British Army has been involved in; conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia and Northern Ireland, supporting peace operations in Cyprus, West and North Africa, disaster relief in the Caribbean and giving support to UK Civil Authorities to deal with wild-fire, flooding and the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent years, SCOTS soldiers have had key roles in NATO Response Forces, partnered US forces in training in the US and Europe. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Glasgow Times
03-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Long-lost First World War memorial plaque returned to Glasgow
The plaque, which commemorates 78 fallen soldiers, was recently discovered in a museum storeroom after a member of the public was researching an ancestor lost in the war. Many of the soldiers on the plaque served with the antecedent regiments of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. Read more: New 'invaluable' service for people with secondary breast cancer A re-dedication ceremony at Maryhill Burgh Hall was held to commemorate the plaque's return, with members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland's 6th Battalion (6 SCOTS) in attendance, alongside a bugler from the 6 SCOTS Lowland Band and a piper. The event, which was open to the public, saw both serving military personnel and veterans lay wreaths and honour the memory of the fallen soldiers. It strived to serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by locals during the Great War, as well as a testament to the power of community ties. Read more: Grado cracks out McCoist impression at 'shuperb' Glasgow Airport bus launch Captain William Jason Craig, of 6 SCOTS, said: "It was a privilege for 6 SCOTS to be present and take part in the re-dedication of this important memorial. "The men named on the plaque gave their lives in service of their country. "It is only right that their memory continues to be honoured by the communities they came from.'
STV News
30-04-2025
- General
- STV News
World War I memorial returned to community after being found in storeroom
A long-lost memorial plaque commemorating men from Maryhill who died during the First World War has been reunited with the community. The plaque records the name of 78 fallen soldiers, many of whom served with the antecedent regiments of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. It was thought to be long lost, but was recently discovered in the storeroom of the Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow after a member of the public was researching an ancestor lost in the war. The bronze plaque will now go on permanent display at Maryhill Burgh Halls following an unveiling ceremony on April 25, which was attended by members of The Royal Regiment of Scotland's 6th Battalion, alongside a bugler from 6 SCOTS Lowland Band and a piper. The event, which was open to the public, saw both serving military personnel and veterans lay wreaths and honour the memory of the fallen who were local to the area. Captain William Jason Craig said: 'It was a privilege for 6 SCOTS to be present and take part in the re-dedication of this important memorial. 'The men named on the plaque gave their lives in service of their country, and it is only right that their memory continues to be honoured by the communities they came from.' Chair of the trustees of the Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum Niall Campbell said: 'It is an honour to be able to return the Maryhill Plaque and offers the opportunity for families and friends to see the names of those who gave their lives in WWI from the Maryhill community, which includes men from the Highland Light Infantry and many of our former Scottish regiments.' A spokesperson for Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust said: 'These names represent real lives, local families, and a chapter of our history that we must never forget. We are proud to offer them the respect and a place of remembrance they deserve right in the heart of Maryhill.'' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
