Tribute To The Black Watch
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TRIBUTE TO THE BLACK WATCH (R4x32) 4C set Rob Sargent New Ruthven Autumn Collection1- 8 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance ½ R&L, 1s+4s dance ½ R&L as 2s and 3s cross RH
9-16 All set and 2s+4s also 1s+3s dance ½ RH across and chase clockwise back to own sides
17-24 2s+4s also 1s+3s circle 4H round and back
25-32 All circle 8H round and back
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland is an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.Prior to 28 March 2006, the Black Watch was an infantry regiment. The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) from 1931 to 2006, and The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) from 1881 to 1931. Part of the Scottish Division, it was the senior regiment of Highlanders.
The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) is an infantry battalion of the British Army. It is one of the seven battalions that make up the Royal Regiment of Scotland, which was formed in 2006 through the amalgamation of several Scottish infantry regiments.
The Black Watch has a long and distinguished history, dating back to the early 18th century. It was originally raised in 1725 as a "watch" or guard unit to patrol the rebellious Highlands of Scotland following the Jacobite uprisings. The regiment earned the nickname "Freiceadan Dubh" in Scottish Gaelic, which translates to "Black Watch" in English, allegedly due to the dark color of their tartan kilts and their role as the "watchers" over the Highlands.
Over the centuries, The Black Watch participated in numerous military campaigns and played a prominent role in many historic battles, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, both World Wars, and more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In 2006, as part of the restructuring of the British Army, The Black Watch became the 3rd Battalion of the newly formed Royal Regiment of Scotland. Despite this change, the unit retained its distinctive traditions, including its historic name and the Black Watch tartan. The battalion continued to serve in various roles within the British Army, participating in training exercises, peacekeeping missions, and deployments to areas of conflict.
The Black Watch has a strong regimental identity, and its history is celebrated through various traditions, ceremonies, and events. The soldiers of 3 SCOTS continue to carry on the legacy of this storied regiment as part of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Soldier Of The Black Watch, c. 1740
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