Black Watch Pipes and Drums lead the Royal Guard out of Balmoral Castle with pony mascot Cruachan IV

The Black Watch Pipes and Drums (3 SCOTS) leading the Royal Guard from Balaklava Company, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion (5 SCOTS) out of the gates of Balmoral Castle & Estate in August 2021. These representatives of The Royal Regiment of Scotland were preparing to welcome Her Majesty the Queen, as she arrived for her summer residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Also present was the Royal Regiment of Scotland's Shetland pony mascot L/Cpl Cruachan IV, with handler Pony Major Mark Wilkinson.

[marcy]

A few years ago my mum and dad were invited to a wedding and dad wanted to wear highland dress, but couldn't find one in Forbes tartan so wore Black Watch instead. First time we'd seen him in the kilt and he looked AMAZING! Thanks Black Watch for coming to the rescue. Sadly my mum passed away two weeks after and dad passed away five years ago. I miss them both and thank them for instilling in me the pride of being a Scot. Hope to be back home in Aberdeen before too long.

[peterwebster]

I’m English but I’m proud to sharing a country with the Scot’s, we certainly would not have won the 1st and 2nd war without them
Scotland the brave !!!

[SpaceHCowboy]

Makes me damn proud to see our boys.
We Scottish always impeccable timing and rhythm.

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Proud

[jamesross]

My grandad served with the Royal marines commando in the Burma theatre. He was absolutely hooked on Scotland from his time at achnacarry. I think he considered himself an adopted son of Scotland. He was A lovely man my grandad.

[vidavuk]

Combination of pipes, drums and uniforms is brilliant.

[rainkatt]

Im American born, but my mother, who's parents were from Dundee, raised me to be
Very proud of my Scottish heritage. The sound of the pipes is emotional for me. My mom took me to the games from when I was very young. I love this, and that at her age, her majesty is still quite Independent

[patriciaemory]

I saw the Black Watch here in Richmond, Va, Thanksgiving Day, in 1970, and fell in love with them. I have been a fan ever since.

[anne-christinemarcou]

GOREGEOUS SIGHT!! ABSOLUTE RESPECT TO YOU ALL!!
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[hamishmctavish]

Wow! Those uniforms are the best. So proud of our armed forces.

[twl]

My family members on my grandpas sides were in the black watch. Long live SCOTLAND

[robcfc]

You are bogged down, running out of ammo and out numbered. Then in the distance you hear the sound of the pipes approaching. What a sweet sound that would be.

[marthaclark]

Wonderfully inspiring and heart warming!!! I LOVE the adorable mascot!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[EileenSpeakman]

I could watch this, and all other similar videos, call day long... they're just wonderful. Don't we Brits put on the best ceremonial show ever. And we shoukd remember all these serving personnel are our protectors when needed. E❤

[marcy]

I've got goosebumps all over (wee lassie fae Scotland, )

[Elaine-uchd]

Love the unison and tap sound on the shoes, and even the pony looked ready and at attention, lol. Beautiful.

[vickyschnorbus]

I love watching these fabulous people.

[marlenalinne]

It never ceases to amaze me how perfectly the kilts are pleated. They are truly masterpieces.

[klaus-dieterhartling]

Immer wieder gern anzuschauen und die Musik dazu. PRIMA ihr Schotten.

[dfnorto]

They fought at the first Battle of Carillion (Fort Ticonderoga) in 1758 during the French and Indian War, refusing to retreat and suffering many casualties in what was a devastating loss for the British. There is a cairn dedicated to them on the French Lines at Fort Ti. Our public Library in Ticonderoga is called the Black Watch Memorial Library

[bobbycaldwell]

The toughest guys ever to grace the kilt