The new defence force would include the Black Watch Photo: REUTERS
We’ll Take Scottish Regiments To Form Our New Defence Force, Salmond Says -- The Telegraph
Some of Britain’s most famous regiments could be transferred to a Scottish Defence Force if the country becomes independent.
It was learned yesterday that Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister, is demanding that several historic units with centuries of service in the British Army should become part of a new defence force in Scotland if he wins a referendum on breaking up Britain.
These include the Scots Guards, the Royal Regiment of Scotland – whose five regular battalions include the Black Watch, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the Royal Highland Fusiliers – and the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
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My Comment: Those who favor Scottish independence are counting their chickens before they are hatched.
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