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STILL TIME TO BOOK TO JOIN THE INFORMAL ALL RANKS LUNCHTIME GATHERING AT THE CLUB TO COMMEMORATE 40 YEARS ON FROM RS 350TH IN 1983
Over 60 from the Regimental Family have now signed up to mark this important milestone in The Royal Scots story, and go down memory lane. Further details in 6th June Guestbook posting below.
The Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday 24 June 2023 in Edinburgh, is a fantastic opportunity to raise our profile in the City. It would be great to see as many Royal Scots take part as are able to join the event. Don’t worry if you can’t find your glengarry, or your trews have shrunk. All are welcome. I look forward to seeing you there.
Yours Aye
George
INFORMAL ALL RANKS REGIMENTAL FAMILY GATHERING TO MARK 40 YEARS ON FROM RS350 IN 1983
FRIDAY 30TH JUNE 2023
Back in 1983 the First of Foot’s 350 years of unbroken service to Sovereign and country was commemorated by a series of high profile events.
40 years on to the day from the Royal Review in Holyrood Park an informal Lunchtime Gathering has been organised in the Hepburn Suite of The Royal Scots Club,
commencing at 1230pm.
Loop film of the RS Train to the London Reception, the Royal Review, the Princes Street March, the Princes Street Gardens Monument Rededication
will be shown.
The 2 course buffet lunch with coffee, subsidised by the Regimental Trust, costs £10 a head; there will be a cash bar.
For further details and booking arrangements please visit the Future Events dropdown on the RS website (https//www.theroyalscots.co.uk/rs350-remembered-/2)
Mr George Parker
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 25 May 2023 of Mr George Parker, WO2 1RS. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The funeral will be held at 1400 on Tue 13 Jun 2023 at the Border Crematorium, next to Wairds Cemetery, Melrose TD6 9HA
Sorry to hear about the passing of George Parker.
The late David Blane – David died on Saturday, 13th May, 2023. David’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, 7th June at 11.00am, in St Serf’s Parish Church, Ballingry and thereafter to Ballingry Cemetery at 12 noon.
David joined the Benarty Heritage Preservation Group (BHPG) in October, 2012 as a Military Researcher and, as stated in “The Courier & Advertiser” 30th August, 2014, he was responsible for researching and discovering names of 226 local soldiers from the Benarty, Glencraig, Crosshill and Ballingry areas who served in the Great War, and having these names inscribed on the local War Memorial, with co-operation of the Co-operative Funeral Services local branch.
In September, 2014 David organised an exhibition of WW1 material held in the Benarty Centre. The Lord Provost of Fife opened this event which included WW1 songs sung by children from two local schools with representatives of SSAFA and Black Watch Association. David compiled a book entitled “Benarty Fallen” for WW1 and WW2.
Subsequently, David continued his research and found another 7 names of Benarty servicemen who were killed in the line of duty and their names were added to the local Memorial in 2017, courtesy of the Community Council. A memorial board is also on display in the Benarty Centre. On 11th November, 2018 the Benarty War Memorial was rededicated by local Clergy.
Another project included David’s research and a presentation entitled “The Stewart Family” highlighting a record of the local Stewart family of Lochore, who had 9 sons and one son-in-law who fought and survived during WW1.
David also represented BHPG from time to time at the annual Remembrance Service. David was made an Honorary Member of the Benarty Heritage Preservation Group and always kept an interest in their work. He will be very much missed.”
Capt Paddy Morecroft
The funeral for Capt Paddy Morecroft will be held at 1445 on Wed 14 Jun 2023 at Weeley Crematorium, Colchester Rd, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9JP.
Capt Paddy Morecroft
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 24 May 2023 of Capt Paddy Morecroft, former Pipe Major 1RS. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be promulgated when known.
Condolences to Ronnie and family
Very sorry to hear about Captain Paddy Morecroft .
I remember him well when I joined the Bn in Osnabruck he was not only
a great Pipe Major but a really nice man.
My thoughts are with the Family at this sad time.
Alex Moore
Southern Branch
Very sorry too hear about Captain Paddy Morecroft a fine Pipe Major and a really nice chap.
Served with him in Osnabruck.
My thoughts are with his family.
Alex Moore
Southern Branch
Promotion
We wish to congratulate Nick Wight-Boycott on his selection for promotion to Brigadier.
7 RS GRETNA COMMEMORATION 2023
I was glad to renew my attendance at this important event this year, now that Covid restrictions are hopefully well behind us. As always, it was conducted with due solemnity.
The Association Pipe Band is to be congratulated on a strong turnout. However, I was very sad that I was the sole Royal to retire for refreshment and reflection to The Royal Scots Club which was instituted for the very purpose of remembrance and comradeship so evident at Rosebank.
STEWART SNEDDEN MEMORIAL GOLF
I’m very grateful to Eck and his team for slotting me into a cancellation. It was a very fitting memorial, expertly planned organised and conducted. I enjoyed taking part in it greatly, even scoring a personal best – finishing with the same ball I started with.
Jim