We are a large Scottish regiment bound by our unified purpose to deliver a modern infantry fighting capability for the UK and its Defence capability for the UK and its Defence requirements around the world.
Each of our regular battalions have specialist operational roles whether fighting on foot or mounted on the Army’s latest armoured vehicles. They work with our two reserve battalions to ensure that the regiment is balanced and adaptable, ready for all conflicts present and future.
The regiment is a disciplined, resilient and professional team with an unrelenting focus on the pursuit of excellence. A team that has the humility to learn from each other and other people.
Apply nowActive from
28 March 2006
Role
Combat
Specialism
Infantry
Become a SCOTS Soldier, we will develop and maximise your potential through world class training and opportunities. You will join an Infantry platoon, gain experience, build skills and become a specialist.
You will then be physically and mentally prepared to operate in complex and challenging conditions.
You could specialise in:
- Combat Infanteer
- Elite sniper
- Reconnaissance
- Mortar operator
- Machine gunner
- Assault pioneer
- Physical training instructor
- Intelligence specialist
- Combat team medic
- Combat communications specialist
- Logistical specialist
- Driver
Since formation in 2006, SCOTS soldiers and officers have deployed to almost every theatre of operations the British Army has been involved in, which includes Iraq, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone and Cyprus (UN Tour) with 17 Gallantry Medals being awarded including 5 DSOs, 11 MCs and 1 QGM.
We are a family Regiment and our team includes Regular soldiers, Reservists, Veterans and Cadets offering a lifetime of comradeship. The Regiment relies upon the support that it draws from the families of our serving personnel, the communities from where we are drawn, and Scotland as a nation.
Regimental Headquarters is situated within the military accommodation in Edinburgh Castle.
We have battalions based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Belfast and Cyprus.
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2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Glencorse Barracks, Milton Bridge, Penicuik, EH26 0NP
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3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Fort George, Inverness, IV2 7TE
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4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Alexander Barracks, Dhekelia Garrison, Cyprus, BFPO 58
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Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Redford Barracks, Edinburgh, EH13 0PP
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6th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Walcheren Barracks, 122 Hotspur Street, Glasgow, G20 8LQ
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7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Queen's Barracks, 131 Dunkeld Street, Perth, PH1 5BT
To find out more about joining The Royal Regiment of Scotland, click the link below.
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Email: INF [email protected]
Address: Regimental Headquarters The Royal Regiment of Scotland The Castle Edinburgh EH1 2YT
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