Kilted British Unit in Iraq

[Woodsheal]

That is a lot of tartans and they are down to however few?

From looking at the photos on the RRS website, and reading thru the dress regs, it looks like all of the battalions (regardless of previous practice as individual units) will be using one tartan only - Government sett (Black Watch).

[bubba]

The amalgamation is a sad thing. Long standing traditions tossed out like trash and I doubt this is the last of it. I expect in the near future the Scottish and Welsh identities will be dispensed with completely.

[Frank MacDuffy]

The amalgamation is a sad thing. Long standing traditions tossed out like trash and I doubt this is the last of it. I expect in the near future the Scottish and Welsh identities will be dispensed with completely.

It really is a shame what happened...

[McClef]

The trend has been going on for some time, amalgamate, centralise, downsize.

Have super hospitals miles from where people live.

Amalgamate police forces and remove all local connection and control.

Modernise and consign proud local histories to a museum.

It's tragic and also short-sighted.

[Tartan Hiker]

I'm certainly glad that my son and I were able to see the Band of the BW this past Spring in their last tour.

BTW...the UK army dress link is great, but I've never seen a sporran slung quite so low!