The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association parade in Liverpool for the Last time.

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  • The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association parade through the streets of Liverpool for the Last time as the Association is about to be disbanded. Heading for The Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas where they will receive the Freedom of the city. The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association (LSRA) held its first meeting in the Men’s Canteen, at Battalion HQ., Fraser Street, Liverpool, on Sunday 24th August 1930. This was as a result of sundry notices in the Liverpool press enquiring about ex members of the LS Battalions. The name of Lt Col D D Farmer VC was proposed as chairman and unanimously elected to that office.
    The title approved, at this meeting, was ‘Liverpool Scottish Ex-Members Association’ with subs of 1 shilling (5p). At the next meeting the title changed to ‘The Liverpool Scottish Battalion Association’ before finally being changed to ‘Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association’ on 9th October 1930. The Forbes tartan tie was adopted as the Association tie. Share and subscribe.
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  • @neilchristie7637
    @neilchristie7637 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    As a Gordon Highlander ( 1st Battalion & 2/51st) & Highlander( 3rd Battalion) that served with the 51st highland division and met and trained with Liverpool Jocks this is a sad thing to see.

  • @etsidan7003
    @etsidan7003 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    No regiment with a double VC recipient ( cpt Noel Chavasse ) should ever be disbanded.

  • @ianhutton6089
    @ianhutton6089 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Being a Scotsman, that brought a tear in the eye and a lump to my throat. The pride and discipline these veterans have shown, whilst paraded through the streets of Liverpool for the last time, should never be forgotten . thanks Paul 👏

  • @andrewsmith-cm9qw
    @andrewsmith-cm9qw ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Hello and respects from The London Scottish thank you all the Scots are a small nation but we achieve massive things

  • @TheChickenLine
    @TheChickenLine ปีที่แล้ว +49

    My father (like many from Merseyside), joined The Liverpool Scottish in 1939; just before war was declared. As part of the 51st HD, They fought Valiantly throughout the Africa Campaign and beyond!
    I never knew what these men really went through, until I myself became a combat veteran.
    Lest We Forget.

    • @Bruce-1956
      @Bruce-1956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was one of the lucky ones not having to ensure 5 years of captivity.

    • @TheChickenLine
      @TheChickenLine ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Bruce-1956
      I'm not sure that he or many others were lucky as such...he made close friends, and even though spending the opening years around Ashby-de-la-Zouch, he had to witness the death of his two closest friends in the opening battle of El Alamein. Though the Liverpool Scottish (Camerons)/HD regiments, didn't land on the beaches of Normandy, they certainly didn't 'Dodge' D-Day! In fact, Sicily was the first established landing on European soil and the battles up until then, were arduous and hard fought. I have never been a prisoner of war, so I can't fully relate to that experience, or geographical campaigns where prisoner experiences differed. But if your post relates to Burma, where my Uncle Matthew was one of Wingate's Chindits, then without doubt, in relative terms, you could maybe count yourself 'Lucky'.
      War takes its toll in many guises, and even talking or writing about it can be quite emotional, as it is for me right now...but what is for sure, The Liverpool Scottish/Camerons, served our City and Broader Region with Great Courage and Resolve.
      Lest We Forget.

    • @Bruce-1956
      @Bruce-1956 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheChickenLine I meant he wasn't at the surrender at Saint Valery where 10000 of his comrades were taken prisoner.
      My father enlisted in the RN in 1939 and was discharged in 1954 he never ever talked about his experience niether did my uncles. Only recently did I discover that one of our neighbours was one of the first British officers in Bergen Belsen.

    • @TheChickenLine
      @TheChickenLine ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Bruce-1956
      Yes, much respect.

  • @billchinook3292
    @billchinook3292 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Sorry to see this. My Great Uncle, Alfred John Saunders, fought with the Liverpool Scottish in WW1. I have his medals, cap badge, and metal shoulder titles.

  • @ruigwallace1401
    @ruigwallace1401 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Each and everyone of them marched off with style and discipline. It brought a lump to my throat as the daughter of a Scottish veteran knowing the sacrifices made by the many, I hope the legacy is never forgotten.

  • @HangTheTraitors157
    @HangTheTraitors157 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association, proud of you. Emotional seeing that as a Liverpudlian. Bless you all. Thank you for the video.

  • @ScouseAa
    @ScouseAa ปีที่แล้ว +33

    That made me really cry. As a scouser myself, I feel we've lost something as a city here. Thanks for sharing this emotional upload. 😅🤗💖

    • @lesterjohnston8888
      @lesterjohnston8888 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bless Liverpool were would we be without you all

  • @Layingflat
    @Layingflat ปีที่แล้ว +10

    May God Bless them all. Thank you for your service gentleman ❤

  • @helend222
    @helend222 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Impressive. Even half Scots living overseas felt emotional.

  • @TheGrowler55
    @TheGrowler55 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sad to see the end of this famous Regiment, thanks for your Sacrifice and Service guys, from Glasgow 👏👏👏👏👏👏 🇬🇧 👍😎

  • @Bootneck-RMC
    @Bootneck-RMC ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well done The Scottish, you had a grand day for it.

  • @redrider1079
    @redrider1079 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just finished watching this wonderful parade with a lump in my throat and fighting back the tears. As a Yank over the pond involved in 3 Scottish Pipe & Drum bands I have a close tie to Liverpool. My Father-in-Law was a Scouser who served during WWII. My older brother-in-law was born there, and my wife, the Scot descendant, has cousins still there that we have visited often. It is sad to see the unit disbanding, as my wife said another old tradition is gone as are some of the older establishments. The men and women looked sharp and they held their heads up with pride. Cheers to all.

  • @gaughantony
    @gaughantony ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Shame that regiments such as the Liverpool Scottish, London Scottish and London Irish are no more

    • @bugler75
      @bugler75 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for mentioning the Irish, often overlooked.
      There were the Liverpool Irish too, I believe their name is carried on in a Reserve RA troop.
      Lest we forget.
      Faugh a Ballagh

    • @gaughantony
      @gaughantony ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bugler75 In the First World War, there was also the Tyneside Irish, 4 battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers

    • @bugler75
      @bugler75 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@gaughantony Yes of course Tony,
      thank you for reminding me, to my great shame I forgot 😟.
      I have their shoulder titles mounted beside all the Cap Badges too.
      But that’s in storage at the moment.
      Thanks again.
      That’s how we keep their memories alive!
      Ian

    • @bluenose7984
      @bluenose7984 ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem with any armed force is, they're puppets that are trained to follow orders no matter what, even when those orders are illegal...Like the lies that took the west into Iraq! When the shit hits the fan, these soldiers will be on our streets restricting our freedom...

    • @Nathan.150
      @Nathan.150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bugler75 ubique

  • @bugler75
    @bugler75 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done to all Jocks, Atts and Dets on Parade.
    Saddened to hear that the Liverpool Scottish are no longer in the Order of Battle.
    Is there not even an Army Reserve Company somewhere that can keep the name? Like they did with the Liverpool Irish in an RA Troop (perhaps that’s gone now too)?
    Anyway, still a sad Day.
    Lest we forget!
    Faugh a Ballagh

  • @johnshields6852
    @johnshields6852 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Boston born I'm Scottish/Irish, bagpipes and the people marching is heart wrenching, in a good way.

  • @almamunro
    @almamunro ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Liverpool Scottish...always remembered...always respected...always saluted. God Bless you all.

  • @user-vk6ux5tw5u
    @user-vk6ux5tw5u ปีที่แล้ว +21

    My father in Law was Liverpool Scottish, God bless you Bob Gallagher

  • @robyndavis3043
    @robyndavis3043 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That’s a shame that the regiment had to retire 😢

  • @karljon3346
    @karljon3346 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bring them back as i missed all this

  • @paulmcleod8983
    @paulmcleod8983 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That was great, Thanks for sharing Paul. Shame they're disbanding.

    • @Nathan.150
      @Nathan.150 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This was the last time we would have the Liverpool Scottish on parade. Well have rembrrance and armed forces day but we’ll never have an occasion so special that’s only for us, ever again

    • @harrywaters7718
      @harrywaters7718 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nathan.150 why?

  • @rorymcguire6724
    @rorymcguire6724 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Glad to see my old friend Mick , smart as usual and in the front file. Many a happy though sometimes blurry times with V Company. Sad day

  • @2fallguy
    @2fallguy ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So sad they are disbanding.

  • @anselmdanker9519
    @anselmdanker9519 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very impressive. Thank you for your service in the world wars.

  • @Nathan.150
    @Nathan.150 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A special parade. Nice one Paul

  • @henrymann9851
    @henrymann9851 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sad to see them go, they have a proud history, thank you all for your service.

  • @daviddrake3504
    @daviddrake3504 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Marching into history...

  • @kathrynmolesa1641
    @kathrynmolesa1641 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We ain’t seen the last of these grand lads.
    They will live to march another day, in another parade.

  • @velvethummingbee2057
    @velvethummingbee2057 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for filming this

  • @2bluehorizons4
    @2bluehorizons4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a wonderful, smart, and rightfully proud group of men and women.

  • @paulvickers3800
    @paulvickers3800 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My late Dad who was x military
    Always said, all those regiments and the history just thrown away. Not Scottish but by eck those pipes and drums.
    When he was laying Hospital my uncle asked what he likes, I said Amazing Grace, by the pipe and drums, you see it in his face, that warm glow it gives you..

  • @RidseardMhicCoinnich
    @RidseardMhicCoinnich ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Many friends that served with the Queens Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Cameron) originally served with the Liverpool Jocks. Sad loss for Liverpool that this was their last parade in that city, but as was mentioned they will parade elsewhere. Excellent parade by all involved.

    • @garymcatear822
      @garymcatear822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why is it the last parade?

    • @cd1690
      @cd1690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      During the time I served with the Queens Own Highlanders (63-72) there were 54 of us scousers in the battalion

    • @RidseardMhicCoinnich
      @RidseardMhicCoinnich ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cd1690 Singapore-Sharjah. We know each other. Sadly a few serving in the the 2nd Bn now.

  • @photopaul-bq2rg
    @photopaul-bq2rg ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video paul hopefully see you in town some
    Regard paul from
    South Liverpool Photographer Society 🎥

    • @veryhighguy
      @veryhighguy  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Paul, thought i would of seen you there. probably catch up during battle of the Atlantic events.

  • @cuthbert246
    @cuthbert246 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Proud men of a proud regimental. Thank you.

  • @harbottle8580
    @harbottle8580 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great documentation of historical value as they say it's the last time they'll parade in Liverpool. Shame that. I always find the bagpipes as a more stirring sound, even though i have no connection with Scotland. I'm proud of these Men & Women. Is it of coincidence or deliberate that they walk down James Street by the Queen Victoria monument? Given that historically King James VI of Scotland became "King James I of Great Britain & Ireland", in the union of crowns.

    • @veryhighguy
      @veryhighguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes the whole route had some sort of significant, The original Regiment set off from Exchange flags

    • @harbottle8580
      @harbottle8580 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@veryhighguy That makes sense. Set off by Nelsons Monument and Liverpool Town Hall. A well planned route.

  • @bluenorsky4391
    @bluenorsky4391 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A sad day but one to be remembered.

  • @robertparry8731
    @robertparry8731 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done ladies and gentlemen, very impressive. From an aging non-serving Bootneck.

  • @terryrawlinson389
    @terryrawlinson389 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My dad was in the Scottish for over 25 years bob Rawlinson

  • @dawnreeves-turner3321
    @dawnreeves-turner3321 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So sad to see, along with all the unheralded English regiments marching into history.
    Just the right amount of ‘swagger’… 5:21

  • @JohnnyNorfolk
    @JohnnyNorfolk ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How sad.

    • @stevesinclair4159
      @stevesinclair4159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy Tuesday Johnny, kindly pass on greetings to Geoff & all Nottlers the next time you post on NTTL, ATB from Hatman.

  • @telephonic
    @telephonic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video and march.

  • @robertduncan7618
    @robertduncan7618 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sadness and pride .

  • @lewisdean22
    @lewisdean22 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lovely

  • @oscarslife5497
    @oscarslife5497 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe we can get the band back together and save our country

  • @yasdnilknarf1885
    @yasdnilknarf1885 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Braw lads, braw!

  • @bluepurgatory2927
    @bluepurgatory2927 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That has to be one of the smartest D.M I have ever witnessed. His mace drill was perfect.

  • @juliechristie3736
    @juliechristie3736 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love it

  • @rhannay39
    @rhannay39 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legends. Respect.

  • @heatpump8566
    @heatpump8566 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shame that scousers shame themselves at the football booing the king and the national anthem. Liverpool should be better. These gents are fantastic, thanks for sharing

  • @user-uw7ey6zt4u
    @user-uw7ey6zt4u 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sad it's the last time, but what a Braw display.

  • @mcmurphy3690
    @mcmurphy3690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Total respect

  • @frasermitchell1181
    @frasermitchell1181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Custom,History and Tradition.

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow!

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing

  • @davidravenscroft9235
    @davidravenscroft9235 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For God and Scotland

  • @zxZ917
    @zxZ917 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A wee greet for me

  • @kennethshields6939
    @kennethshields6939 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why is it that last parade?

    • @veryhighguy
      @veryhighguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      a hand full will take part in other parades but this is the last large gathering of the full Association, It is being disbanded.

  • @colinvespa4709
    @colinvespa4709 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why are they parading for the last time ?

    • @veryhighguy
      @veryhighguy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they are being disbanded.

    • @colinvespa4709
      @colinvespa4709 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@veryhighguy Shame, is there a particular reason, Numbers or ageing members ?

    • @veryhighguy
      @veryhighguy  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@colinvespa4709 The Regiment was gradually reduced in size from a Battalion in 1967 (600 soldiers) to a Company in 1999 (100 soldiers) to a Platoon in 2006 (30 men). The Platoon was disbanded completely in 2014. The reason each time was the results of a government Defence review. So the reasons are down to the MOD deciding what was needed at the time. The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association are going to go on at least until 2030. Obviously the numbers of people eligible to join the Association will decline over the years as the unit is no longer in existence. It was likely to be our last parade in the City yesterday as an independent body. In future we will parade with other veterans on Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Day.

  • @Getitrightroundya
    @Getitrightroundya ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking good as a former Scot’s guard whose family was all Gordon’s smart as a button . Why are they not parading in Liverpool again ?

    • @veryhighguy
      @veryhighguy  ปีที่แล้ว

      they are to be disbanded, they will parade in smaller numbers on remembrance day but not as a full regiment anymore

    • @Getitrightroundya
      @Getitrightroundya ปีที่แล้ว

      @@veryhighguy that’s a shame that , a lot of history going .

  • @glorygracek.1841
    @glorygracek.1841 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why are they disbanding?

    • @veryhighguy
      @veryhighguy  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The Regiment was gradually reduced in size from a Battalion in 1967 (600 soldiers) to a Company in 1999 (100 soldiers) to a Platoon in 2006 (30 men). The Platoon was disbanded completely in 2014. The reason each time was the results of a government Defence review. So the reasons are down to the MOD deciding what was needed at the time. The Liverpool Scottish Regimental Association are going to go on at least until 2030. Obviously the numbers of people eligible to join the Association will decline over the years as the unit is no longer in existence. It was likely to be our last parade in the City yesterday as an independent body. In future we will parade with other veterans on Armed Forces Day and Remembrance Day.

    • @glorygracek.1841
      @glorygracek.1841 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @paul frost thank you so much! And thank you all for your service!

    • @thomasyoung9591
      @thomasyoung9591 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sad to see them disbanding

    • @maureenwood2752
      @maureenwood2752 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a crying shame

  • @harrywaters7718
    @harrywaters7718 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bit strange to be packing it in. Looks like about 100 healthy looking men there that could walk for another 10 years easy. They should keep it going until they’re in wheelchairs!

  • @katespear1233
    @katespear1233 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @macsdaddy3383
    @macsdaddy3383 ปีที่แล้ว

    They still look like they have a pretty good organization of men, why after 93 proud years are they having to shut down?

  • @peterjones6733
    @peterjones6733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why the last time?

    • @veryhighguy
      @veryhighguy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      they are being disbanded, they will do smaller parades on remembrance day but only in small numbers. this is the last mass gathering and doing an independent parade

    • @peterjones6733
      @peterjones6733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@veryhighguy thanks Paul. Such a shame.

  • @damarekonayaro5781
    @damarekonayaro5781 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free Scotland, Indyref2.

    • @Strength-in-Union
      @Strength-in-Union ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh please, just haud yer wheesht!

    • @Nathan.150
      @Nathan.150 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is in Liverpool ye tit

  • @bluenose7984
    @bluenose7984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More like Dads army!

  • @johnscrimgeour4888
    @johnscrimgeour4888 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sad tae see, fond memories and a few lock-ins at "Score Lane" or up tae "The Rose" on the High Street..

  • @irenedavo3768
    @irenedavo3768 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing