Talk:Military of Scotland

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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 cap 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)

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)
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. Image:Icons-flag-scotland.png Canæn Image:Icons-flag-scotland.png 22:00, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

Pedantry here. The "Scots Navy" was created by James IV, not earlier not later. Earlier monarchs had fleets, but they were not a recognisable 'Navy', more a marine extension of land forces Brendandh 09:20, 3 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Barry Budden

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