In its new role as the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Black Watch is facing new demands and commitments and along with Black Watch Territorial soldiers and Cadets forms part of a vibrant and thriving community.
The Black Watch Today
On 28 March 2006 The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) was merged with other Scottish Infantry Battalions to form the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
The title of the battalion is now The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
The values and traditions of The Black Watch live on in a new guise and in April 2009 The Black Watch, as the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Scotland will be posted to Helmand Province in Afghanistan, currently one of the world's most exacting Theatres of War where it will display all of the fighting skill that has been the Regiment's hallmark since its formation in 1739.
To read the latest news from the battalion click here
The Black Watch remains as active in its recruitment as ever and is constantly on the lookout for enthusiastic and able new officers and soldiers.
More information on recruitment can be found by clicking on the links below.
To find out more about joining The Black Watch as an officer contact Lieutenant Colonel R M Riddell here.
To find out more about joining the Black Watch Battalion as a soldier, click here.
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