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Mr Graeme Swan
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 13 August 2025 of Mr Graeme Swan. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The funeral will be held at 1330 on 25 September 2025 at Mortonhall Cemetery, 30B Howden Hall Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6TX.
The Southern Branch send their condolences too the Family of Graeme Swan.
Alex Moore
Vice Chairman
Hi all, we hope you are well? Just a wee reminder for the next addition of the “Thistle” we would appreciate if you would share any photos you have from Armed Forces Day 2025. More so, Armed Forces Day, which Royals attended around the rest of the country. It would be great if you could mention who was in the photos and where it was please. Kindly send them in the highest resolution possible to photos1633@gmail.com Thank you.
Also, should you meet up with some “auld Royal’s” throughout the year we would again appreciate if you would share these photos with us for our new segment in the “Thistle”; “Sighting Report” – When, Where, Who and What they are doing? Again, it would be great if you could please mention who was in the photos and where it was and kindly send them in the highest resolution possible to photos1633@gmail.com Thank you and stay safe.
Yours aye
Hi all, Just a wee reminder that Derek Notman (Nolts) and I will be meeting up about 0930 for a slim athletic Scottish breakfast on Wednesday 17 September 2025 at Tiso (Outdoor sports shop), 50 Couper St, Glasgow G4 0DL, off junction 15 of the M8. There is free parking outside the store. Hopefully some auld handsome Royals may come along for a hearty breakfast and blether!
Looking forward to seeing Rossco after 32 years.
Yours aye
Ray (Halfchat) Thomson.
Mr Charlie Porteous
The funeral service for Mr Charlie Porteous will be held at 1100 on Friday 19 September 2025 at Seafield Crematorium, 40 Seafield Rd, Edinburgh, EH6 7LD, and afterwards at the Royal British Legion in Prestonpans, 19 Rope Walk, Prestonpans, EH32 9BN.
Mr Charlie Porteous
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 7 Sep 2025 of Mr Charlie Porteous. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be promulgated when known.
Very sad news. Charlie was my first Section Commander when I joined the Battalion. He said to me, “welcome young Thomson, now you are my new 84 man”. Rest in peace Charlie.
Mr John Nisbet
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 4 Sep 2025 of Mr John Nisbet, 1RS 1967-71. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be circulated when known.
Sad news of John Nisbet we both were in the Bn at the same time.
Condolences too the Family
From Alex Moore and the Southern Branch.
Lt Col Jock Wilson Smith OBE
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 3 Sep 2025 of Lt Col Jock Wilson Smith OBE, 2RS and 1RS. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. There will be a private family cremation next week and a memorial service will be held later, details of which will be announced in due course.
Sad news indeed the death of this well known Royal Scot Officer I have personally
seen him on many occasions over the years.
The Southern Branch send their condolences too the Family and his friends.
Yours Aye
Alex Moore
Vice-Chairman
Apologies for belated response to death notices.My Deepest Condolences to our Brothers who have passed to The Parade Square above.To R.I.P. Until The Grandiozo Re-org Bros.GBNF.
Stu Colquhoun
Photographs
Photos of the unveiling of the 4th/5th Battalion Colours on 29 Aug and the Summer Party on 30 Aug are now available on the Notices page.