Tag: 1Scots

Anger over tight deadline for soldiers’ decisions on Belfast move

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - March 8, 2013

SCOTTISH soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been given just 72 hours to decide whether to uproot to Belfast - or quit their unit. Troops on...

Soldiers march through Edinburgh after six months in Afghanistan

Deadline News Journalist - October 21, 2010

By Amanda MacMillan AN emotional tear was shed by many as the troops from 1SCOTS marched through Colinton in Edinburgh last Friday ahead of a march down...

Courageous 1SCOTS now preparing for Homecoming parades

Christine Lavelle - October 7, 2010

By Amanda MacMillan THE Commanding Officers of 1SCOTS paid a glowing tribute to his “courageous” troops yesterday following their return home from Afghanistan. Lieutenant Colonel Charlie...

Scots troops ready for challenge in Helmand

Deadline News Journalist - March 9, 2010

By Rory Reynolds STANDING proud and tall in his regulation issue desert combats, Shaun Garrett checks the contents of his army rucksack one final time,...