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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 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)
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)
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) RS 19/07/09
I like what your saying, Brownag my suggestion for only the last 50 was just that and I would be quite happy to see it go beyond the last 50 years. I would be willing to start the article of, but I only know a handfull of commanders and would need a lot of help.-- 86.131.205.57 ( talk) 15:02, 12 August 2009 (UTC) RS 12/08/09
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
I, and someone else, is concerned about the accuracy of this image. Throughout wikipedia the description/usage is in terms of Scotland, but the actual text of the image clearly states "Irish". Unless someone knows something about the source that alleviates that particular question it probably shouldn't be used so freely as a "Scottish" historical piece. See File talk:Scottish soldiers in service of Gustavus Adolphus, 1631-cropped-.jpg 67.182.14.249 ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 11:47, 25 October 2013 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: moved. Unanimous consensus in favour of moving to the proposed title, which more WP:PRECISEly defines the article subject, and which is more WP:CONSISTENT with the titles of other similar articles. ( non-admin closure) RGloucester — ☎ 18:41, 4 June 2016 (UTC)
Military of Scotland → Military history of Scotland – This article is not about the military of scotland it is about the military history of Scotland. The current title implies that Scotland has an independent military which is incorrect as they currently form part of the British Armed Forces. Compare for example military history of Australia, military history of the United Kingdom, and military history of the United States during World War II. I would have made this request at technical requests but the page has been moved about a couple of times before. Ebonelm ( talk) 13:39, 29 May 2016 (UTC)
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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 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)
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)
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) RS 19/07/09
I like what your saying, Brownag my suggestion for only the last 50 was just that and I would be quite happy to see it go beyond the last 50 years. I would be willing to start the article of, but I only know a handfull of commanders and would need a lot of help.-- 86.131.205.57 ( talk) 15:02, 12 August 2009 (UTC) RS 12/08/09
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
I, and someone else, is concerned about the accuracy of this image. Throughout wikipedia the description/usage is in terms of Scotland, but the actual text of the image clearly states "Irish". Unless someone knows something about the source that alleviates that particular question it probably shouldn't be used so freely as a "Scottish" historical piece. See File talk:Scottish soldiers in service of Gustavus Adolphus, 1631-cropped-.jpg 67.182.14.249 ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 11:47, 25 October 2013 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: moved. Unanimous consensus in favour of moving to the proposed title, which more WP:PRECISEly defines the article subject, and which is more WP:CONSISTENT with the titles of other similar articles. ( non-admin closure) RGloucester — ☎ 18:41, 4 June 2016 (UTC)
Military of Scotland → Military history of Scotland – This article is not about the military of scotland it is about the military history of Scotland. The current title implies that Scotland has an independent military which is incorrect as they currently form part of the British Armed Forces. Compare for example military history of Australia, military history of the United Kingdom, and military history of the United States during World War II. I would have made this request at technical requests but the page has been moved about a couple of times before. Ebonelm ( talk) 13:39, 29 May 2016 (UTC)
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