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Maj Neil Homewood
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 16 Jun 2024 of Maj Neil Homewood. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be promulgated when known.
I visited Linlithgow cemetery today and paid my respects to 4 Royal Scots buried there:
920 Pte A M Younger, 2nd February 1917, age 21
11717 Pte J McGrieg, 1st April 1915
2462 Pte A Douglas, 10th March 1915, age 21
2990 Pte W Carlin, 3rd December 1917, age 35
Thank you for your service.
I was very pleased to see that the original stone headstones have been replaced with beautiful granite.
The LISBON MARU
The world premiere of the documentary film The Sinking of the LISBON MARU took place on Friday 14 June 2024 at the Shanghai International and received great reviews. Further details can be found on the Notices page.
Museum Exhibition 5 -10 Jul 2024
A reminder that The Royal Scots Museum will be setting up an outreach exhibition in the European Suite at Tynecastle Park, McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NLk 5 – 10 Jul 2024. Admission is free. Further detail can be found on the Upcoming Events page.
Mr Lewis Nelson
The funeral for Mr Lewis Nelson will be held at 1130 on Wed 19 Jun 2024 at Warriston Crematorium, 36 Warriston Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HW.
The Southern Branch extends Condolences too the families of Lewis Nelson-Robert Chapman-Walter Wilson
who recently passed away.
Alex Moore
Vice-Chairman
It’s with a heavy heart that I have to anounce the passing of my Father Lewis Allan Nelson today 10/6/24 at the grand old age of 98yrs and 3 months.
He was ex 8th Bn Royal Scots and fought in Holland and Germany during WW2 crossing both the Rhein and Elb rivers in amphibious vehicle assaults.
He served just over 29 years in the British Army and was in the following Regiments.
8th Bn Royal Scots, 7th/9th Bn Royal Scots, Royal Scots Fusiliers, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and finally back to the Royal Scots (1st Bn) retiring in 1972.
He passed away peacefully in the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh surrounded by his family.
Dear Mr Nelson,
Your father sounds like a truly wonderful man. His service shaped history, including the history of our Regiment. I am sorry for you loss.
RIP sir. Lest we forget.
Hi David. Condolences on your loss. My Grandfather was Major DRO Drummond who served in the 8th RS, and also fought in the battles your father did, maybe they crossed paths? He crossed the rhine and sustained serious leg injuries on the 2nd of May 1945. I have the splinter that hit him. Hes mentioned in the literature on this site. I also have 3 scrapbooks following his wartime services. I’m forever grateful for out ancestors sacrifices and long shall they be remembered. God bless
A warning order for the next East of Scotland Branch Regular Monthly Meeting will be SATURDAY 15th JUNE 2024, to be held at Prestonpans Legion at 1930hrs. We look forward to to members and guests joining us for a wee catch up and drink.
A Small presentation will be made to the two Tams.
It would be greatly appreciated if any apologies be forwarded to the Committee.
Mr Robert Chapman
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 5 Jun 2024 of Mr Robert Chapman (Chappie), 1 RS 1966 – 1982 (Cpl MT Pl). Funeral details will be promulgated when known..
I realise that June and July are busy periods in our Regimental calendar, but it would be great to see as many of you as possible turn out for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 22 June 2024 and for the Kohima Memorial Service at Lauriston Castle on Saturday 29 June. The route for the Armed Forces Day march has reverted to Charlotte Square to Saint Andrew’s Square along George Street, with refreshments in Saint Andrew’s Square. Details of both events are on the Events page of the website. So dig out your glengarry and medals and do come along and if you can’t find them, don’t worry, it would just be great to see you join us.
Yours Aye
George
(Lowder)
President of the Association and Chair of Trustees
Mr Walter Wilson
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 25 May 2024 of Mr Walter Wilson (Cpl, 8RS, WW2). Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The funeral will be held at 1200 on Mon 17 Jun 2024 at West Lothian Crematorium, Starlaw Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7FD.