Talk:Military history of Scotland

message: This article appears to infer that Scotland in some way has a military of its own which is subordinated to that of the UK by the Act of Union.
Those reading should note that Scotland has only around 5 million people to England's 50 and as a result, most (ie: almost all) of the military expenditure within Scotland is paid for by the treasury of the United Kingdom.
This includes (especially) the UK's nuclear deterrent and also the maritime patrol function of the RAF (G-I-UK gap in North Atlantic).
However, as is the case with my native Wales, it would appear that a disproportionately large number of serving personel (ranks) in the UK military are from Scotland.
I have no interest in substantially editing the article myself, as this will likely attract the wrong kind of attention. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.139.113.29 (talk • contribs) 17:35, 13 September 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I think this article is biting off more than it can chew, hence the slightly confused title. The bulk of the content of the article would form a good basis for a main "Military History of Scotland" article, which is notable by its absence. The listing of current Scottish units and bases could be moved into an appropriately titled article. -- IslaySolomon 11:18, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I believe the article title is apt. There still remains Scottish military units, though they are a part of the British Armed Forces. Nearly every developed article in the whol Wikipedia has a hefty history section, but that's just how things go. I don't think we need to move anything. I do, however, believe that this article could be done a whole lot better; be cleaned up. Alas, I do not have the time nor effort to devote to this goal.  Canæn  22:00, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Scope

message: :Please see discussion at Talk:Angus#Barry_Budden. --Mais oui! 08:27, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Barry Budden 

message: I think there should be a section added,(if just a list) about notable current commanders and recent former commanders (over the 20th centuary/ last 50 years or whatever). Does anyone else share this opinion, (or not) it would be good to hear from you as well.--217.42.190.13 (talk) 16:38, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: Why only the last 50? You seem to be suggesting a list of peacetime generals and admirals which will make a rather dull list. There is already lists of current commanders in the List of Governors of Edinburgh Castle or 2nd Infantry Division (United Kingdom) which could be built upon for this sort of list. Perhaps a bit of editing of the 'See Also' section with links such as Category:Scottish generals or Category:Scottish soldiers would do?  Brownag (talk) 01:18, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Addition of New Section in Article 

message: I think that there should be a mention of the Royal Scots in the sentence about Charles II at the restoration of the monarchy. I don't watch this page, so I'll leave it to another editor to add the mention, if there is agreement it should be done. --PBS (talk) 11:36, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Royal Scots 

message: What is the difference between :Category:Scottish regiments and :Category:Regiments of Scotland? Most of the latter seem to be 19c or 20c like the former and are based in Scotland too, apart from the London Scottish & Manus O'Cahan's Regiment ie they are not overseas Scottish/Highland regiments. Hugo999 (talk) 01:26, 9 May 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Military of Scotland 

message: Military is an adverb or a noun. When and adverb it needs a noun after it, such as "military forces of Scotland". When a noun it has a definite article, as in "The military of Scotland". Military of Scotland makes no sense. I suggest a move to "Armed forces of Scotland", or "Military history of Scotland". I would favour the latter as it saves the possible arguments over whether Scotland has, technically, had armed forces since 1707.--SabreBD (talk) 01:08, 11 November 2010 (UTC)
thread_title: Military what?

message: There seems to be a lack of information on the restoration army. I think in part because it falls in the gap as being a British army, yet it is pre-union. 98.206.155.53 (talk) 04:16, 27 March 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Restoration Army 

message: This page is pointless, because Scotland is not a sovereign state, but UK is. The other parts of UK do not have their own pages, but Scotland has. This page is letting readers to think that Scotland is independent or it's military is independent. Also Scottish military does not exist as a separate entity from British forces in other meanings than ceremonially. Scottish forces are also not a paramilitary force. This page should be deleted or England, Wales and Northern Ireland military should have their own pages. --Ransewiki (talk) 18:54, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: I have reverted the move of this page to Historic military of Scotland. This change is clearly going to be controversial and needs to be discussed here. It also seems clear that the content of this page is not just historical, so any move would need to take account of that and might necessitate the creation of two articles, one for the historic content and one for the Scottish military forces within the UK army. That is without prejudice to the result of any discussion.--SabreBD (talk) 08:14, 2 June 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  This page should be deleted! 

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