The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) was formed on the 28 March 2006 and was initially made up of six regular and two Army reserve battalions which came from historical Scottish Infantry Regiments. In August 2006 two of the regular battalions were further merged and in 2012 one of the regular battalions was reduced down to a company strength. In December 2021 another of the regular battalions was removed from the Regimental order of battle and is now the
1st Battalion in the new Ranger Regiment.
Today the Regiment is made up of three regular battalions, one regular incremental company and two Army reserve battalions. It is the senior line infantry regiment of the British Army. The Regimental Headquarters is located in Edinburgh Castle.
The Regiment is structured, equipped and manned for the 21st Century. It draws particular strength and extraordinary cohesion from the uniquely glorious history of its antecedent Regiments. The Regiment is one of the key custodians of Scottish martial history and remains fiercely proud of its heritage; each Battalion carries forward the history, traditions and fighting spirit of its forebears with uncompromising pride, courage and passion.
Scotland has a tradition of producing courageous, resilient, tenacious and tough infantry soldiers, and their reputation throughout the Army and within the community is second to none.
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Each of our regular battalions have specialist operational roles whether fighting on foot or mounted on the Army’s latest armoured vehicles. They work with our two Reserve battalions to ensure that the Regiment is balanced and adaptable, ready for all future operations.
The Regiment is a disciplined, resilient and professional team with an unrelenting focus on the pursuit of excellence. A team within which all people are valued and empowered to do their best. A team that has the humility to learn from each other and other people.
The period since formation of the Regiment has been dominated by a consistent outstanding contribution to demanding military operations. The soldiers and officers of the Regiment who have served since March 2006 have done so with tremendous distinction.
2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS). A light role battalion based in Penicuik, Midlothian.
3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS). A light mechanised battalion based in Fort George, Inverness.
4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS). A light mechanised battalion based in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.
Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (BKA Coy). An independent rifle company (Public Duties) based in Edinburgh.
6th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (6 SCOTS). A light role (Reserve) battalion with its headquarters based in Glasgow.
7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (7 SCOTS). A light role (Reserve) battalion with its headquarters based in Perth.
On the 1st December 2021 our 1st Battalion re-designated to become the 1st Battalion The Ranger Regiment. While they will wear the RANGER beret and capbadge they continue to be manned by officers and soldiers of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, will retain our Colours and wear SCOTS ceremonial uniform.
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