A better setting for the Murray of Atholl

**davidlpope** · 30th May 11, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by pauljsharp

Beautiful tartan and smart dress!!! I love their look. Thank you for the photos. Are there any other private regiments that have similar parades done so wonderfully?

I believe the Atholl Highlanders are the only private army in the world...

**Jock Scot** · 31st May 11, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

I believe the Atholl Highlanders are the only private army in the world...

I suppose it depends how you define a "private army", but I think the Atholl Highlanders claim to be the only private army in Europe.

We were at the parade on Saturday and as usual they put on a fine show.In fact, it was rather sharp. Sadly the Duke was not there this year and their long serving CO had also died earlier in the week, but I think His Grace is leading his men when they parade for the Queen at the Braemar Games later on in the year.

**JSFMACLJR** · 31st May 11, 04:05 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

and their long serving CO had also died earlier in the week,.

Sandy Stewart??

**Jock Scot** · 31st May 11, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Sandy Stewart??

Lt. Col. Sir Blair Stewart-Wilson died in Somerset, where he lived, early last week.

Lt. Col. James Murray, now takes command of the Atholl Highlanders.

**JSFMACLJR** · 31st May 11, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Lt. Col. Sir Blair Stewart-Wilson died in Somerset, where he lived, early last week.

Lt. Col. James Murray, now takes command of the Atholl Highlanders.

Thanks, Jock. I know Sandy Stewart of Ardvorlich ranks near the top.

**creagdhubh** · 31st May 11, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I suppose it depends how you define a "private army", but I think the Atholl Highlanders claim to be the only private army in Europe.

We were at the parade on Saturday and as usual they put on a fine show.In fact, it was rather sharp. Sadly the Duke was not there this year and their long serving CO had also died earlier in the week, but I think His Grace is leading his men when they parade for the Queen at the Braemar Games later on in the year.

Quite right Jock, wish I could've been at Blair this year! I especially enjoy the tug o' war competition...amongst other activities scheduled throughout the day!

Slainte,

**Jock Scot** · 31st May 11, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Quite right Jock, wish I could've been at Blair this year! I especially enjoy the tug o' war competition...amongst other activities scheduled throughout the day!

Slainte,

We were only there for the parade on Saturday, so we did no see any of the "hi-jinks" of the Sunday.