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Congratulations to the new Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards. WO1 Nigel Heron has taken on the role from WO1 Lee Paxton. As the Battalion welcomes Sergeant Major Heron into the role we say a huge thank you to WO1 Paxton for his time in post.
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For those who leave never to return.
For those who return but are never the same.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Today the Scots Guards turn 379 - over our long and illustrious history we have fought in every major conflict with distinction.
93 Battle Honours
11 Victoria Crosses
Times change but the love and passion for the Regiment is never lost
En Ferus Hostis
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1949 Battledress. The collar was allowed to be tailored to show shirt and tie. Previously, this was completely fastened. A Guards Major was quoted “I don’t mind dying for my country but I’m not going to die dressed like a third-rate chauffeur”.
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Today we remember all those who fought, and in particular those we lost, during the Battle of Mount Tumbledown.
In the latter stages of the Falklands War, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards made a daring night assault on Mt Tumbledown, its success allowed the recapture of Port Stanley.
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The Major General’s Inspection of F Company is complete.
This is in preparation for the Queen’s Birthday Parade.
🔵🔴🔵
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Having joined the Army in 1998, WO1 (RSM) Colin Kirkwood has been round the world and back again.
A huge congratulations are in order for a well deserved promotion to Captain.
Well done that man!
🔵💂♀️🔴💂♀️🔵
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On this night, 38 years ago, the 2nd Bn Scots Guards feircly assaulted and secured Mnt Tumbledown in the Falklands War. It proved pivotal in the successful capture of Stanley.
In support were the
@WelshGuards
,
@Gurkha_Brigade
,
@RoyalMarines
and many more.
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Our thoughts are with the family of a true legend of the
@Householddiv
Garrison Sgt Major Perry Mason. RIP Sir 🔵🔴🔵💂🏻💂🏻
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The Guards Parachute platoon, made up of soldiers from across the Guards and Household Cavalry, are currently deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, on Operation TORAL 7, providing security to enable advisers to help develop Afghanistan's public and military sectors.
Merry Christmas!
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This is a picture of Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely's compass which was struck by a bullet during the Battle of Mount Tumbledown in the Falklands War, potentially saving his life, he was awarded the Military Cross for his actions.
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We are your Army. Through the bad times and the good, we do not hesitate, we stand and fight for our United Kingdom, together as one.
#TogetherAsOne
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It was an honour and a privilege to play a role in HM Queen Elizabeth II's funeral as it was to serve under her 70 year reign as Queen. The Scots Guards' contribution to the funeral allowed the Regiment to say our final 'Goodbye' and 'Thank You' to a monarch who gave us so much.
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Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace (and formerly Scots Guards) pictured with the Regt Lt Col Maj Gen Chris Bell CBE and Robert Lawrence MC.
They are accompanied by members of Scots Guards RMAS training staff and those who have recently commissioned into the Regiment.
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TONIGHT FROM 2315 the
@scots_guards
Pipes and Drums will be playing on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on
@BBCLater
.
Bring in the New Year with the best instrument in the world - the Pipes!
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Happy Easter!
A special thank you:
- to the families that are supporting our men and women
- to those in the Civil Authorities not able to see their family today
- to Her Majesty the Queen for the eggs she so kindly gave the boys on Windsor Guard!
💂♀️🔵🔴🔵💂♀️
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F Company mount their last Queens Guard of 2021 today before departing on Christmas leave.
🔵🔴🔵
#scotsguards
#theguards
#work
#london
#ceremonial
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Lieutenant Ottley led his platoon to destroy a German machine gun that was causing great loss. He was shot in the neck, fell, got up again and led his men on. He died three days later, a month short of his 19th birthday. He remains the youngest recipient of the DSO.
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A letter from Gdsm Withers to Lieutenant and Quartermaster Archer. It shows what impact an instructor can have. “Give 110%” “don’t give them an inch” are just a few of the sayings Gdsm Withers remembers. Well worth a read.
🔵🔴🔵
#scotsguards
#theguards
#history
#britisharmy
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Being on the heel in London is not all F Company do. Every week bearskins and tunics are replaced for webbing as our Guardsman maintain their key soldering skills. The wild hills of Dartmoor are a perfect location for this.
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Earlier this year one of own was diagnosed with cancer, thanks to
@TeenageCancer
he was diagnosed and treated quickly and is now on the road to recovery. On our recent exercise the guys raised money by growing moustaches. Today they received a certificate of thanks
#Family
🔵🔴🔵
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Congratulations to WO2 (RQMS) Lee Paxton on his promotion to WO1.
He will take over the esteemed role of Regimental Sergeant Major for the 1st Battalion Scots Guards from
@rsm_scots_guards
next year.
🔵 Operations 20/21/22
🔴 Catterick 21
🔵 Boxer 23
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Tomorrow, the Battalion will replace the famous UN blue berets with our own Scots Guards ones, as we officially finish our tour and resubordinate to 12 Brigade.
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F Company had the honour of being the first Guards Regiment to found the Convent Guard for His Excellency the Governor of Gibraltar.
From Trooping our Colour on The Queen's Birthday Parade to ceremonial duties in Gibraltar, the ‘priceless’ moments never stop at F Company.
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This morning, whilst deployed in Iraq, LCpl Fitter took a break to play ‘A Man’s A Man For A’ That’ to mark the birth of Rabbie Burns.
How did you celebrate Burns night this year?
🔵 Operations 21/22/23
🔴 Catterick 21
🔵 Boxer 23
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Snow patrol at Windsor Castle for F Company over the weekend.
On 12th June this year they will Troop their Colour in front of Her Majesty the Queen.
Are you looking forward to the Parade?
🔵 Operations 21/22/23
🔴 Catterick 21
🔵 Boxer 23
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Its been 40 years since the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards captured Mount Tumbledown. In commemoration of this, a wreath has been laid and LCpl Fraser played the 'Crags of Tumbledown' on that very mountain.
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The Scots Guards' Support Company is in Estonia as part of the Enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group. They are putting their soldiering and Anti-Tank skills to the test! If you want to travel the world as part of the first dedicated Anti-Tank Company Join the Scots Guards NOW!
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Some last minute preparation before a Queen’s Guard mount earlier this year.
What rank is the owner of this tunic?
🔵💂♀️🔴💂♀️🔵
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Over the weekend members of The Scots Guards ascended Mnt Tumbledown. A unique opportunity for the troops to study the ground from our not so distant past.
What do you think they did at the top? Answer revealed tomorrow.
🔵 Operations 20/21/22
🔴 Catterick 21
🔵 Boxer 23
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Merry Christmas from Iraq!
Our takeover of responsibilities in the North is almost complete, and the team in Baghdad are settling into the routine. All they need now is some snow...!
We wish everyone, deployed or at home, a Merry Christmas.
🔵🔴🔵
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Whilst the Battalion are preparing for upcoming deployments, F Company have been preparing for the Remembrance 2020 Parade.
It is no surprise that the parade will be a little different this year, but the gravity of what we celebrate and remember is no less important.
🔵🔴🔵
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A few pictures from the Scots Guards contribution to the Royal Week in Edinburgh.
The Scots Guards joined representatives from all three services marking the Platinum Jubilee in Scotland and the Queen's role as head of the Armed Forces.
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Our Pipers and Drummers are a huge part of our identity as the Scots Guards. Some fantastic pictures of LSgt Light and LCpl Grant performing in the Guards Chapel alongside the Band of the Scots Guards for their annual Burns’ Concert.
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The definition of selfless commitment from the
@WelshGuards
and
@TheRoyalWelsh
on Christmas Day.
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If anyone knows of a veteran in isolation please let us know.
We are keen to maintain our support to all those past and present in this time of uncertainty.
Fighting to stay fit
💂♀️🔵🔴🔵💂♀️
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Congratulations
@AlastairBruce_
A special day at
@edinburghcastle
and an honour to have been a part of it.
Thx to Max Lawrence
@scots_guards
for bringing me
#Key
of
@edinburghcastle
at my
#Installation
as Governor last week
His father badly wounded on Tumbledown when we were fighting in
#falklandislands
Watch:
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A Platoon from F Company form up for a unique photo opportunity.
Can anyone tell us where they are?
A life less ordinary since 1642
🔵💂♀️🔴💂♀️🔵
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Selection of the Ensign for the Queen’s Birthday Parade 2021 has begun!
Two excellent young Officer’s will be judged on their drill and bearing.
A huge honour for whoever is selected.
🔵🔴🔵
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Congratulations to the following Scots Guardsmen on their promotions to the following ranks:
CSgt - Smith, Clarke and Rudd.
Sgt - Boyd, Henry and Swindle
LSgt - Campbell.
These are all fantastic achievements and shows the
#Scotsguards
going from strength to strength!!!
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Happy
#StAndrewsDay
, what better way to start the day than a bit of bagpipes and coffee with a twist. Make sure you head over to the
@BritishArmy
instagram to see how they spend the rest of the day🔵🔴🔵💂🏻
#Scotland
#EveryonesFlag
#ProudToBeAScot
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The very best marksmen in the Battalion are selected to join the Sniper Platoon. Here is one of our Snipers putting in the work on the ranges with the L129A1 Sharpshooter.
Think you have what it takes to be a sniper in the Scots Guards?
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A piper welcomes in a new day in Central London.
Scots Guards are based in North Yorkshire and London. F Company conduct ceremonial duties from Wellington Barracks, right in the heart of the city.
We are back mounting guard at Buckingham Palace this week, come see us.
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Over the past year the 1st Battalion have been deployed on five operational tours. Last week those on Op SHADER in the Middle East received their medals from the General Officer Commanding 3rd (UK) Division in Somme Barracks, Catterick.
Well done to all those on parade.
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Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
'Nobody harasses me with impunity'
The fighting spirit ingrained within the Scots Guards since 1642
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When you join the Scots Guards you join a wonderful family, a family where everyone is respected and valued. Even in the jungle of Belize we never forget a Birthday!
Join
@ScotsGuards
now. For a life less ordinary.
#birthday
#army
#value
#scotsguards
#brothers
#respect
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Members of the Scots Guards are in the
#falklandislands
with
@GrenadierGds
as part of the Roulement Infantry Company.
Working closely with
@royalairforceuk
and the FDF on Ex Cape Bayonet they’ve really put their skills to the test in a challenging environment.
🔵🔴🔵
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B Company, out in Estonia as part of the
#NATOGBEST
, have been practising their urban fighting skills and drills. This, on top of their role as a dedicated anti-tank company, further widens their skillset making them a truly formidable asset!!!
#wearenato
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Left Flank - the genesis of Guards Strike Air Mobile Platoon.
Recently elements of Left Flank have been with 3 Para learning how to fast rope from a heli.
All Guardsmen have the opportunity to serve with
@theparachuteregiment
by joining the
@guardsparachuteplatoon
.
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CONGRATULATIONS
4 Scots Guardsmen have been selected to instruct at Sandhurst - a massive achievement.
They will instruct, train and mentor the Army’s future leaders.
Get in touch if you’re interested in a career in the Army as a soldier or an officer.
🔵🔴🔵
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Bugle No1 2nd Bn Scots Guards carried by 5409 Dr. Clarke. He landed in Zeebrugge 7/10/14. He was wounded 21/10/14 at Ypres and killed at the Battle of Neuve Chappelle 12/3/15. This bugle was then carried by various Drs through the whole Campaign.
#regimentalhistory
#theguards
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Roland Walker, Billy Botes, James Tate and Max Lawrence have rowed the Atlantic. The team crossed the finish line in Antigua in a time of 39 days, 2 hours and 59 minutes with Roland piping them all the way in. So far they have raised almost £40,000 for ABF The Soldiers' Charity.
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Happy birthday to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
🔵💂♀️🔴💂♀️🔵
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The Scots Guards are preparing for an exercise in Kenya early next year, sending a recce team to set the conditions for the Battalion. We will be enemy for
@ColdstreamGds
.
Want to deploy on overseas training around the world?
Join the Scots Guards for a life less ordinary.
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A special Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace marked the 80th anniversary of the RAF Regiment.
The ceremony was watched by our Colonel HRH the Duke of Kent and Capt Longstaff (Scots Guards)
🔵🔴🔵
#scotsguards
#theguards
#london
#changingtheguard
#ceremonial
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F Company mounting guard on a bright autumn morning.
#london
#guardmount
#theguards
#scotsguards
#changingtheguard
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The Scots Guards have put in an outstanding performance in the Baltic Warrior Competition in Estonia. Support Company, part of the enhanced forward presence BG, coming second out of 200 teams to undertake the grueling 22km weighted run!
#natobgest
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At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
The Scots Guards Remember
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Lieutenant General Sir David Scott-Barrett KBE MC Scots Guards. During Op Veritable his tank was blown up and disabled, he ran across a mine field which had already killed several infantry, because of the muddy ground he continued to ground command his unit whilst under fire.
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Smart as a carrot!
The Pipes and Drums have recently been inspected in preparation for The Queen's Birthday Parade.
Who can tell us what Pipe Banner is attached to the base drone?
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Happy Rabbie Burns!
Today we commemorate the life of the bard, Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759.
What is your favourite Burns poem?
1. Auld Lang Syne
2. Address to a Haggis
3. A Red, Red Rose
4. To A Mouse
🔵🔴🔵
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F Coy form up in October 2019 for an ‘unofficial’ Company Photo.
Skins on or off?
recruiting
@scotsguards
.org
💂♀️🔵🔴🔵💂♀️
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2. Boxer
A video produced by Gdsm Hardie to promote this incredible Battalion - and our role in the Strike Brigade.
Gdsm Hardie - 8Plt
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Investing in our junior leaders is the key to future successes.
4 week internal cadre complete, we send forward the top tier to their promotional courses.
Nav, fitness, Mil Knowledge, teamwork, tactics, survival in the field and leadership, all feature in our pre-cadres.
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Scots Guards Battlegroup have been learning to stay alive in the jungle. In the Scots Guards you will learn to survive when times are tough, make fire and shelter, gather water, catch and cook food… and stay alive in the jungle!
Join now for a life less ordinary 🔴🔵🔴
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The boys in F Company have found some interesting ways to train whilst on Tower Guard.
F Company is the Public Duties Incremental Company of the Scots Guards.
Above all else they are soldiers first.
💂♀️🔵🔴🔵💂♀️
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‘ENDEX’ - Is there any better feeling?
Members of Right Flank, the senior Company of the 1st Bn, enjoying a well deserved hot meal after Ex Rattlesnake in Louisiana last year.
💂♀️🔵🔴🔵💂♀️
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Look who came to visit this week.
1SG ARE Guards STRIKE.
Boxer is OUR asset.
🔵 Operations 20/21/22
🔴 Catterick 21
🔵 Boxer 23
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Finished!
48hrs
1282km
6 runners
This was about raising awareness for the importance of mental health - in particular
@MindCharity
.
Each runner completed 2 marathons and with the combined efforts of everyone else smashed the original target of 756km.
Thank you
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The Scots Guards, Drummers and Pipers start the rehearsals for this weeks up and coming Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
#pipeanddrums
#bethebest
@the5Guards
@ACCEdinburgh
@ArmyJobsGlasgow
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Congratulations to ex-Scots Guards Pipe Major Iain Lowther for winning the Argyllshire Gathering pipe tune composing competition.
He came top of the 62 entry comp marking the 150th anniversary.
We are recruiting Pipers and Drummers. Get in touch using the link in our bio.
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Good luck!
At 1230 tomorrow, Dmr McAurthur is embarking on a 100 mile weighted march to raise money for SSAFA. He will be completing this with 4 others.
This is a momentous challenge for a brilliant charity.
To donate search SSAFA 100 mile charity walk on JustGiving.
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The Commanding Officer, Quartermaster and Regimental Sergeant Major conduct a full camp inspection.
Not a stone left unturned!
🔵💂♀️🔴💂♀️🔵
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F Company this week sat down to feast on festive delights, served to them by Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.
During Christmas lunch LCpl Rigby was promoted to the rank of LSgt by Major Wesley 🔵🔴🔵
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Dmr McArthur and team have just finished their 100 mile walk raising money for
@SSAFA
@SSAFA
is a wonderful charity supporting
#veterans
and serving members of the Armed Forces Community.
Check out ‘Alfie McArthur 100 mile walk SSAFA’ on
@JustGiving
to support
🔵🔴🔵
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B Company have recently been visited by CGS out in Estonia and demonstrated their lethal capability as a dedicated Anti-Tank Company. Congratulations go to, now Sergeant, Vaughey on his promotion.
@natobgest
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Whilst in Iraq the Scots Guards Pipes and Drums have been able to practice their tunes in preparation for the Queen's Birthday Parade 2021.
The Iraqi heat will certainly help them acclimatise to a sun beaten Horse Guards Parade in June!
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Happy St Andrew’s Day!
Unfortunately this year we cannot celebrate in our normal fashion of Gun-Shot, face paint, Bagpipes and Highland Games.
We will be sure to raise a quiet dram in his name.
🔵🔴🔵
@1ArmdInf
@BritishArmy
#armyinscotland
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It isn’t where you came from, it’s where you’re going that counts. In the Scots Guards ……. Everyone’s journey is different. Where will your journey take you 🔵🔴🔵
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Eyes on the prize
The Scots Guards are moving to Catterick this year, deployed on 4 different operations, and heading to the jungle at the end of 2021.
AND we're getting the high-tech BOXER vehicle.
Fancy a life of travel, adventure and teamwork? Get in touch.
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Who thinks this young officer enjoys his work? The smile says it all.
If you are interested in a career as an infantry officer get in touch.
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While moving through the town of Ottingen, Sgt McGoun's platoon came under heavy machine gun fire, killing one member of his platoon, he engaged the machine gun post, silencing it.
As a result of Sgt McGoun's leadership and gallantry he was later awarded the Military Medal.
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Welcome!
Well done to all those in Guards 22 and 24 Platoon who pass out today.
A wonderful
#achievement
for them all.
Their first couple of years will see Op Tours and overseas
#exercises
. A great time to join.
🔵🔴🔵
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Monday Motivation!
17 New Gdsm have arrived in F Company. After a short stint in London they will join the Battalion on overseas exercises and deployments around the world.
Not before an adapted Queen's Birthday Parade...
If you're interested in a new career - get in touch
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Today we bid farewell to our Commanding Officer.
The last 2 years have seen extraordinary growth in new recruits, rejoins and transfers. He leaves the Battalion set up for future success in the best possible way and morale never higher.
🔵💂♀️🔴💂♀️🔵
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#MotivationMonday
- 9 Scots Gds recruits have completed their training at
@ITC_Catterick
. Particular congrats to Gdsm Burns for winning Best Recruit.
After a short stint in London the Gdsm will join the Bn in Catterick to enjoy everything life in the
@britisharmy
brings.
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Back from summer leave with a bang:
X-country comps, NAVEXs, promotions, Machine Gun Plt and Recce Plt on Ex and perhaps most notably, we welcome our new Comd Officer - Lt Col Guy Anderson.
It’s great to see everyone back and well with a great few months ahead.
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Sometimes we all need a little bit of extra motivation on a Monday…….
What motivates you?
🔵🔴🔵
#scotsguards
#theguards
#motivation
#career
#army
#britisharmy
#infantry
#soldier
#bethebest
#leadership
#leader
#lifelessordinary
#beready
#military
#success
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Last Sunday Sgt McAulay VC DCM won his VC one hundred years ago at the Battle of Cambriai 1917. A paving stone was unveiled in Kinghorn Fife.🔵🔴🔵
@BritishArmy
@Householddiv
@ArmyScotland
@VCTrust
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Congratulations to the 16 Scots Guardsmen who passed out of ITC into the Regiment today.
A very exciting time to be in the 1SG family.
🔵 Operations 2020/21
🔴 Catterick 2021
🔵 Boxer 2022
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Our team will be in Stirling this week. At the Thistle Centre, Turnbull High School & Forth Valley College. Past, Present or Future come and 👋🏼 💂🏻♀️
#BritishArmy
#HouseholdDivision
#theguards
#scotsguards
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More than 50 years ago, two new members of the Regiment presented Regimental Sergeant Major Campbell Graham with one of his greatest challenges. The additions were of the four-legged variety; two tiny lion cubs, small enough to fit in his hands.
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Our Fijian brothers have honoured the fallen in their own special way with a Fijian Hymn. Join
@scotsguards
and go anywhere and do anything!
#lestweforget
#Fiji
#remembrance2021
#singing
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St Andrews Day celebrations complete🏴....F Company are now on leave until next weeks range package.🔵🔴🔵
@Householddiv
@BritishArmy
@BritishArmy
@ArmySouthEast
@armyjobs
@ArmyScotland
@
#standrewsdayglobal
#StAndrewsDay
#StAndrewsDay2017
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This map was carried by Major General Michael Scott CB, CBE, DSO, for the assault on Tumbledown. 13/14 June 1982.
Now hanging in Regimental Headquarters Scots Guards.
#regimentalhistory
#scotsguards
#falklandswar
#theguards
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