"Wha' saw the 42nd?" - The Pipes & Drums of The Black Watch

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4 ай бұрын

The 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot was a Scottish infantry regiment in the British Army also known as the Black Watch. Originally titled Crawford's Highlanders or the Highland Regiment (mustered 1739) and numbered 43rd in the line, in 1748, on the disbanding of Oglethorpe's Regiment of Foot, they were renumbered 42nd, and in 1751 formally titled the 42nd (Highland) Regiment of Foot.
The 42nd Regiment was one of the first three Highland Regiments to fight in North America. The unit was honoured with the name Royal Highland Regiment in 1758. Its informal name Black Watch became official in 1861. In 1881, the regiment was amalgamated with 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot under the Childers Reforms into The Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), being officially redesignated The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) in 1931.
In 2006, the Black Watch became part of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and are now officially the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
This footage was taken during a series of homecoming parades after a Tour of Duty in The Middle East.
Dunfermline and then their home city of Perth.

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@philelliott3683 4 ай бұрын

You can’t beat the sound of the pipes and drums

@mercian7 4 ай бұрын

Not when you go in to battle, that's for sure.

@philelliott3683 4 ай бұрын

@@mercian7 that depends on which side your on

@yema652 3 ай бұрын

Gaunt's ghost moment

@pointsoflightradio9785 3 ай бұрын

Especially when being played by a real Scotish regiment

@Kiwiboy1929 3 ай бұрын

Am I right in thinking they played the pipes landing on the beach at D Day?

@MarkWYoung-ky4uc 4 ай бұрын

I love it when the old veterans turn out and exchange salutes with the current members of the regiment.

@JimRamsayJWR 4 ай бұрын

Yeah that was a great surprise

@tankman7711 3 ай бұрын

The old and bold! They led the way!

@user-vl6xt2rt7p 3 ай бұрын

@JimRamsayJWR way the british army there will be regiments in name only confined to history

@barryrahn5957 3 ай бұрын

Yes

@rusilamarakiwai8530 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@williamschmidt7505 3 ай бұрын

Midwestern Yank here. Enjoy watching the flourishes of the tenor drummer. So casual yet precise.

@TheJabady 3 ай бұрын

Yes, we have a strong marching band tradition in the Midwest!!!

@bevbailey9911 3 ай бұрын

It’s spine tingling 👌

@patriciaholloway 2 ай бұрын

Every sentence.... same here. Succinctly stated and spot on friend.

@mikebrase5161 3 ай бұрын

Im a Yank, Retired US Army Infantryman. I just did my ancestry. My 7th Great Grandfather served in the 42nd during the American revolution. Fast forward to 2004 my infantry Battalion relieved the Black Watch in Iraq.

@patriciaholloway 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your service. Thank you! 🇺🇸

@johnwatt5921 Ай бұрын

Wha saw the 42nd ? You did. Thank you for your service m8

@annettewheatley790 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful sight, we need more of this and less of the ugly scenes London has been witnessing ,bravo boys ❤

@matt7775 3 ай бұрын

It's all Londonistan has to offer

@user-bf6hd6hu1m 3 ай бұрын

Palestine forever!!

@colinharbinson8284 3 ай бұрын

@@user-bf6hd6hu1m a pain in the.................

@pa5287 3 ай бұрын

go away @@user-bf6hd6hu1m

@blackvulcan100 2 ай бұрын

@@user-bf6hd6hu1m Israel will never bow to murderers and terrorists !

@barryrahn5957 3 ай бұрын

Hearing those pipes and drums unlocks something deep inside me. Just look how people respond when this happens. They hearken to something important outside of the day to day normal life. God bless the troops.

@irene3196 3 ай бұрын

A Scot can hear the sound of bagpipes being carried on the wind.

@DarrenJamiesonJamieson 3 ай бұрын

@@irene3196Bagpipes originated in Germany. My dad Andrew Walter Jamieson played drums for Pink Floyd, so I sort of know what I'm talking about.

@DarrenJamiesonJamieson 3 ай бұрын

My dad, Andrew Walter Jamieson played drums for Pink Floyd and bagpipes originated in Germany, I know what I'm talking about.

@Scaleyback317 3 ай бұрын

@@irene3196 Sorry to burst you romantic little nonsensical bubble there mate but so can anyone else with Eardrumi Intactus.

@Scaleyback317 3 ай бұрын

@@DarrenJamiesonJamieson The first description of bagpipes is from Egypt c40BC. There are depictions of what could be bagpipes from what is now Turkey c1000BC but apparently arguments could be made they are not bagpipes. My Dad was an artilleryman and he shelled half of Egypt and would have done the same to Turkey had he been told to - I know what I'm talking about. Well, I don't really but it's not more ridiculous than what you said and I knew where to go to get the info required to back up my statement.

@janethadley9162 4 ай бұрын

Can never get enough of watching these young men they're absolutely wonderful the pipers and drummers are awesome God bless them all

@JimRamsayJWR 4 ай бұрын

I do miss the Homecoming parades!

@milesbrown8016 3 ай бұрын

Awesome

@paul0wen65 4 ай бұрын

Damn impressive. Makes me sit and stand up straighter.

@JimRamsayJWR 4 ай бұрын

The Black Watch 3 SCOTS P&D are quality

@paulmcgee1867 3 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more

@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely heart warming - Never let anyone change the CUSTOMS OF THE British Isles: ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES AND IRELAND

@nooa69 3 ай бұрын

Im Canadian but my parents are from Glasgow and the pipes speak to my soul. This is a Scottish regiment so have the respect to post the flag of Scotland.♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

@stansharpe3816 3 ай бұрын

Salute from Canada 🇨🇦!!!! Legendary regiment, fantastic tradition!

@user-bf6hd6hu1m 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, real legends. The countless people they abused and whose homes they smashed up, will tell you how legendary they are.

@user-bf6hd6hu1m 3 ай бұрын

In the north of Ireland.

@scanpolar 3 ай бұрын

The music comes from very deep of their history . Great to listen and watch .

@briandubois-gilbert8182 3 ай бұрын

A stirring marching tune for a famed and historic regiment…evoking its long battle honors through many wars. Magnificent and inspiring.

@claudiograssi1037 3 ай бұрын

An italian here. Congratulations to these soldiers, these pipes and drums.

@bernadettegreen7134 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks. Subscriber from Pittsburgh, Penna. USA (Both great-grandparents from Scotland/Wales) 😊

@JimRamsayJWR 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Bernadette - great stuff!

@crabbyj 3 ай бұрын

Music to my ears!! Thank you for this! Lord look after these lads!

@neilfoddering921 3 ай бұрын

My Great Great Grandfather, John Mackenzie, enlisted during the Crimean War and served 21 years with the Cameron Highlanders. He then served a further 20 years as Quartermaster Sergeant of the 3rd Battalion of the Black Watch. Distinguished Conduct Medal and campaign medals for the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny and the North West Frontier of India, as well as LSGC.

@paulthescandinavian4992 3 ай бұрын

As a Former service member of the Finnish Border Patrol Units)I'd estimate the British Army & Navy being one of the very best in the world .God Bless Your Great Country and Nation, Greetings from Finand❤

@user-mr1tw2ur8y 3 ай бұрын

My late father served in the British army and now my family and I are living in fear because we are Jewish….❤️🇬🇧❤️ bless the forces!!! We need to see more of this on our streets!!

@stephengreerii8678 3 ай бұрын

Praying for you, the Jewish people and Israel. Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱

@maggiematthews3517 3 ай бұрын

May you be blessed with a future free from fear. My best wishes to you.

@meltdownman8911 3 ай бұрын

Plenty of good, decent folk here my friend, so live in peace.

@robertwilliamson922 3 ай бұрын

I’m Buddhist. But my feelings and support are for the Jewish people and Israel in these dark days. May your G_D bless you and your family and people. 🙏🏼 ☸️ 🇮🇱

@evelynshore9489 3 ай бұрын

We Jews in the US are also living in fear. Anti Semitic incidents have risen 115%. G-d knows what will happen if Donald Trump goes back to the White House

@michaelcody3829 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺, love the pipes and drums. Parades don't get any better than that.

@colcot50 4 ай бұрын

Brought a tear of pride to my face❤

@mercian7 4 ай бұрын

As it should.

@janiceharris9114 3 ай бұрын

Very proud of our brave men, love the sound of the pipes,❤

@user-ji2nv2vd6r 3 ай бұрын

The first american Canadian special service unit during ww 2 used bag pipes as well. Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful day

@JimRamsayJWR 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that info!

@D0csavage1 3 ай бұрын

Seeing these soldiers from different eras passing by and acknowledging each other stirs the soul that much the soul starts to cry. Truly touching.

@patirvin-bz9pg 3 ай бұрын

The music is stellar, and it is so nice to see so many trim young people.

@Buster-motorbike 3 ай бұрын

Marvellous! May sounds and sights like this forever grace our four nations, which constitute Great Britain. My Pop was a veteran of Korea, the Cyprus uprising, and one or two other skirmishes. He raised me to have respect for others and the importance to keep this land safe by fighting any who seek to usurp us. Lord alone knows what he must be thinking now when he looks down upon us....

@MrConan89 4 ай бұрын

I never tire of this.

@philippefalque9916 3 ай бұрын

Always so impressive the Black Watch! A french fan 😉👍👍 Let The firendship between France and Scotland will go on ever and ever!

@DarrenJamiesonJamieson 3 ай бұрын

The Scots hate the french just as much as the english. It was scotland who defeated Napileon.

@johnnypickles5256 3 ай бұрын

British regiment

@raoulduke344 3 ай бұрын

Thr Auld Alliance

@Anastajia2005 3 ай бұрын

Be interesting to see how many know what that is. I know.@@raoulduke344

@carnage77 3 ай бұрын

This regiment would of been against France Philippe . Smh

@user-fc4fh6zl2c 3 ай бұрын

Blackwatch. Fearsome individuals feared by many nations. It’s a tribal thing that many bigger armies have not conquered.

@StuartMcmillan-tw7zh Ай бұрын

My Grandfather served with the Black Watch Regiment during WWII he was so proud to be a member of it.. Respect.

@TheGrowler55 3 ай бұрын

The Scots have always been fighters and the backbone of the British Army and long may it continue 😎🇬🇧👍

@markfisher8206 3 ай бұрын

This is the fittest pipe band I have ever seen. Pipe Major must be big into PT!

@carlarthur4442 3 ай бұрын

Love this , 😀 Proud of our armed forces, love the little Mascot as well Brilliant 👏

@user-ig1xo3om2x 3 ай бұрын

Sung to this tune, "Wha' saw the tattie howkers?" (Who saw the potato diggers?) Wha' saw the tattie howkers? Wha' saw them gang awa'? Wha' saw the tattie howkers, Sailin' down the Broomielaw? Some o' them had picks 'n' shovels, Some o' them had nane ata', Some o' them had umbrellas, Just tae keep the rain awa. Tr Who saw the potato diggers? Who saw them going away? Who saw the potato diggers? Sailing down the Broomielaw? (Quay on the river Clyde in Glasgow, usually used by passenger vessels (55.857712N, -4.26275E)) Some of them had picks (pick axes) and shovels, Some of them had none at all, Some of them had umbrellas, Just to keep the rain away. (Glasgow superstition that, if you take an umbrella with you it will stay dry all day)

@speak2theresafox 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this.

@Anastajia2005 3 ай бұрын

I forgot about those lyrics. Just saw some re: the ones to the Bridge On The River Kwai, now each time I watch that movie those lyrics will be in my head.

@carnage77 3 ай бұрын

Tattie howkers going on their working holidays "doon eh water"

@user-ig1xo3om2x 3 ай бұрын

@@carnage77 In the vernacular the term is more like "doon ra wattar".

@55ablebof 2 ай бұрын

Many were from Co.Donegal.

@fusilierjohn8588 3 ай бұрын

A very proud ex serviceman and its great to see my band of brothers marching with pride.

@pamelacoles7140 3 ай бұрын

Wow. Loved watching this. I am American and there are 4:00 Scotch and Irish heritage on my Mom's side of the family. Guess that is why I like these videos. I read this was when the men came home from overseas duty. God Bless you all.

@shkeen57 3 ай бұрын

Scotch is a drink..it is Scots

@Scotmend 3 ай бұрын

Should you ever want to rub a Scottish person the wrong way, call them Scotch.

@pamelacoles7140 3 ай бұрын

@@shkeen57 Oops. Sorry. Meant no offence. Never too old to learn. I appreciate the correction as life is an ongoing journey of obtaining knowledge!

@pamelacoles7140 3 ай бұрын

@@shkeen57 I am hearing impaired and got hearing aids this past year. Maybe I was hearing the word wrong all along too for many years. Wishing you a good weekend!

@patriciadavison1486 3 ай бұрын

I love the sound of the Pipes and Drums…can you just imagine being piped into battle? It would give your courage.

@w.reidripley1968 4 күн бұрын

I account 'The Black Bear' as the best tune for infantry advance and attack.

@user-nx8ii4ef7f 2 ай бұрын

Nothing like the fire and energy of the drum corps in a Scottish band!

@timcubison9832 3 ай бұрын

Always great to hear the bag pipes of any Scotish, Gookha and Irish regiment

@tim7052 3 ай бұрын

It's "Gurkha". And BTW, the Gurkhas were the only nation that the British could not defeat in battle. So the British, impressed with their fighting abilities, asked them to become allies - and +200yrs later the Gurkhas still are!! Bravest of the brave!! 👍

@timcubison9832 3 ай бұрын

@tim7052 thanks. There are several different spellings for Gurkha Regiments particularly the Infantry Regiments

@tim7052 3 ай бұрын

@timcubison9832 Yes, but the spelling I've used is that preferred by British Army Gurkha regiments for the past 100yrs - as opposed to the spelling used by the Indian Army. BTW, India continues to wrongly claim that the sovereign nation of Nepal (and all Nepalis) are Indian!! Furthermore, the Indian Army apes British Army policy, by only allowing Indian officers to command Gurkha (or "Goorka" - using current Indian Army terminology) formations.

@timcubison9832 3 ай бұрын

@tim7052 You may be interested in reading the Ospery book (elite series 49) The Gukhas which gives a very interesting study of the Gurkha Brigade as it became since 1947. One of my brother in laws had the privilege of being a company commander in 2nd Btn 2nd Gurkhas in Hong Kong I believe in the 1980's which was by far his most enjoyable time in the army. Ayo Gurkhali

@tim7052 3 ай бұрын

@timcubison9832 No need. I know quite enough about them. You see, my Dad was a Gurkha officer at Kohima (and I still have his service Kukhri). 👍

@user-yw4du7nn6y 3 ай бұрын

I love the Scottish bag pipes They are heartwarming. May they be a beacon of light and goodness always. UK G d save the King and bless the memory of our late Queen Elizabeth ll ❤

@carolynwoodman1734 4 ай бұрын

As I said many times, these are serviing soldiers etc, who protect us, God bless❤😊

@mercian7 4 ай бұрын

As an Englishman with Scots Grand parents these Soldiers have done it many times.

@DarrenJamiesonJamieson 3 ай бұрын

I too am the grandson of a scotsman (Jamie Jamieson), and our troops used to fight wars to defend our (not foreign), women and children which was part of our brutal past?

@gandalfuno 4 ай бұрын

Increasing rhythm!!!

@alanwall961 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the pipes, my ancestory

@garymolloy3575 3 ай бұрын

the police and politicians are afraid of being filmed but our boys can walk proudly walk among the people. well done lads welcome home x

@TheMelarose 4 ай бұрын

HOW COULD ANY ONE PERSON/ opposing group or - …Just who/ WHOM - Would dare interfere/stop this Beautifully sequenced of exquisiteness??? Only a LUNATIC ARSE FOOL/DOPE’s! Naturally, it aint/wouldn’t be me babe.❤❤❤KEEP EM coming as usual.

@irene3196 3 ай бұрын

What ?

@sirderam1 2 ай бұрын

@irene3196 NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT. Motto of the Black Watch. (No one opposes me with impunity.) Sometimes rendered into Scots dialect as, 'Wha daur meddle wi me?' (Who dares to interfere with me?)

@scruffynubbles4792 3 ай бұрын

I love the sound of bag pipes....❤❤

@vagava1 3 ай бұрын

I just LOVE it! So beautiful!

@jb6027 4 ай бұрын

Magnificent!

@clivedavies5618 3 ай бұрын

How wonderful, what pride they have and are obviously held in great affection. Marvellous.

@Antipodean33 3 ай бұрын

The sound of those snare type drums has always made me want to be in a band like these fellas, cracking out those wicked snare drum riffs. The sound of those drums is absolutely wicked

@josephmessina3587 3 ай бұрын

As many times I've seen videos like this, It's still impressive, right down to the mascot.

@guidosarduci6664 2 ай бұрын

The pipes never get old, love to hear them...

@Risteard156 27 күн бұрын

Just a excellent video of pipes and drums 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🎶💯🎵👍

@virgiljjacas1229 3 ай бұрын

Amazing the effects those notes have

@stevenhombrados1530 3 ай бұрын

Love it❤! Bring back old traditions!

@douglas2632 3 ай бұрын

Brought tears to my eyes. Remembering the old days

@BlessingsfromNorthIdaho 2 ай бұрын

I loved listening and watching these warriors. The pipes were just the frosting on the cake. God bless them. An admiring Scots/Irish/Welsh American.

@deniswilliams2212 3 ай бұрын

It makes your blood sing 🎶

@jimbo1278 3 ай бұрын

prowed member of the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada since 03. so glad to see my elder siblings again. miss you all dearly ❤ once on the Watch alwase on the Watch.

@anettegarbutt5761 3 ай бұрын

Love the bagpipes....they give me goosebumps

@stansmith4054 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos man! Great audio!

@norryce870 3 ай бұрын

This will always be a reminder of home to me. A kinder, gentler time and I was born and raised in the USA as were my great, great, great, great, great grandparents.❤

@pip110.5 2 ай бұрын

Love it Jim, another great video. 👌

@JimRamsayJWR Ай бұрын

Thanks Pip110.5!

@ianstobie 3 ай бұрын

Love the sounds of the snare drum on their own, resonating off the buildings

@sandradarlingwonderfulmome1696 3 ай бұрын

Good to hear this tune.

@NormanSilv 2 ай бұрын

Good on ya lads! Thanks for posting.

@copee2960 3 ай бұрын

I am a proud Englishman, but I am sure I read somewhere that they were decommissioning the Black watch ....I remember thinking what a total disgrace it was....one of the most feared and proud fighting regiments of all time.

@Newmanicus 3 ай бұрын

I played the Bugle in the Royal green jackets band as a cadet at 15 in 1982 I was a natural at it. I still love military bands now it s some how ingrained in me. I never jouned the regulars I chose to rebel 😢. My grandad was a decorated US soldier and was involved with d day landings. Whilst delivering beer kegs to Aldershot last week my truck got caught up in the Irish guards parade band, Irish wolf hound all in full regalia, it was a joy to be held up for about half hour, so smart and well drilled it made my day!!! ❤

@andrewlloyd4702 3 ай бұрын

Fabulous, thank you for your service.

@Celtic4Life9 3 ай бұрын

These colours don't run, my family served in WW1 and WW2, proud of my heritage, my heart bursts with pride when I hear the pipes...whau's like us...?...damn few and they're aw deid

@edgardner6798 6 күн бұрын

This is beautiful. To see the men in such order playing the bagpipes and drums. It’s such a display. They’re showing us that they’re here for us and will put the fear of god into our enemies. ❤

@robfielding100 3 ай бұрын

Just WOW ! Such stirring stuff.

@tonybarton3746 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic sound and music 🎶 never to be forgotten playing live 😊😊👍👍🎶🎶

@TM-hl7ir 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service

@marygrace9117 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely bloody marvellous ❤

@philbyd 3 ай бұрын

Freaking awesome thank you for sharing this with us

@terrywessling6842 3 ай бұрын

The song is Wha Ha the forty-twa. Respectfully, I have a different origin story. The Black Watch was a group of Scots who patrolled the border between Scotland and England. Their job was to apprehend the reavers, aka rustlers, who were returning from their raids. It was composed of of Frasiers and Lindsays, aka the Frasier/Lindsay company. After the Battle of Culloden, the only way a Scot could carry a weapon was to serve in the British Army. Then it was renamed the Crawford Highlander Regiment. Crawford is a region of Scotland that was ruled by the Earl of Lindsay. In 1751 they were renamed the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment because of their heroic conduct at Fort Ticonderoga, formerly named Fort Carillon by the French.

@ianmacewan9416 3 ай бұрын

Correction; English army and they were and still are used as cannon fodder.

@margih7374 3 ай бұрын

The pipes and drums are truly music for the soul ❤

@MG-dd9kj 3 ай бұрын

Great show, great music! Thank you from Germany

@bladder1010 3 ай бұрын

Sends chills down the spine.

@elaineroyston5751 3 ай бұрын

Love the pipes and drums and the parades

@anacasanova7350 3 ай бұрын

Que emocionante! 😂 Soy de España 🇪🇸👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

@cellis1066 2 ай бұрын

The way they are stepping en masse with the drum is something else. So professional!

@Mil-Spec_Mike 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@nikbull1258 2 ай бұрын

Loved this 😊

@nipper44 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant ,thanks.

@matthewelder3220 3 ай бұрын

excellent, thanks.

@kimhewitt921 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff...thank you.

@user-hf3lj8jh8x 2 ай бұрын

Great stuff. 👍👍

@estudiozoom 3 ай бұрын

Gracias por tu vídeo y esa formidable banda . Saludos desde España 🇪🇸.

@Radio4ManLeics 3 ай бұрын

Makes me proud just to see it. Well done Scotland.

@RomayPM 3 ай бұрын

Love the bagpipes. Reminds me of home ❤

@katem4365 3 ай бұрын

So brave and proud. Long may culture and identity prevail. Quite moving watching that and Im 🇨🇦 We must keep traditions alive and flourishing.

@BruceMusto 2 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@kevinmoore7255 2 ай бұрын

Great to see! I can see my dad welling up to this music! He served with the Black Watch as a young man in 1944 .

@teresamalinowska7110 3 ай бұрын

Impressive - Respect and be Proud 👋❤️

@ericvetter56 3 ай бұрын

Motivational bagpipes.. outstanding 👍😎🇺🇸

@chrismair8161 4 ай бұрын

Fast paced Eager young cannibals! Who would you send to WAR? Cheers Lads!

@raymondsawyer8626 4 ай бұрын

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 forever United

@mercian7 4 ай бұрын

I hope so.

@KnawedOne 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic!