Installation of Maj Gen Alastair Bruce of Crionaich as Governor of Edinburgh Castle in military


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Edinburgh Castle. The Army in Scotland tweeted to say: "The Army is pleased to announce that the next Governor of Edinburgh Castle will be Brigadier Alastair Bruce of Crionaich OBE VR DL, who will.


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Major-General Alastair Andrew Bernard Reibey Bruce OBE VR DL (born 25 June 1960) is a journalist and television correspondent, [2] and a senior British Army reservist and officer of arms in the Royal Household. He commanded the TA Media Operations Group before being appointed Governor of Edinburgh Castle in 2019. [3]


Ceremony of installation of Maj Gen Alastair Bruce of Crionaich as Governor of Edinburgh Castle

Today, Maj Gen Alastair Bruce of Crionaich was appointed as the Governor of Edinburgh Castle, a post dating back to around 1067. The General is a veteran of the Falklands Conflict, a journalist, and a historical advisor to the media. @ArmyScotland @AlastairBruce_ @SkyNews pic.twitter.com/ZZu26mjwYF — British Army (@BritishArmy) June 24, 2019


Installation of Maj Gen Alastair Bruce of Crionaich as Governor of Edinburgh Castle in military

The appointment of the Governor of Edinburgh Castle can be traced back to 1251 with Walter Comyn, Earl of Menteith, being the first properly recorded Governor. There are fragments of evidence, though, which shows the role back almost 1000 years.


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A writ by king Edward I., dated 8th November 1312, is addressed to the Sheriff of Edinburgh, and Constable of the Castles of Edinburgh, Linlithgow, and Levyngston. 1334. Sir John De Kingeston, Keeper of the Castle, and Sheriff of the Shire of Edinburgh, with the Constabularies of Haddington and Linlithgow.


Handover of the Governor of Edinburgh Castle The British Army

Major General Nick Eeles, late of the Royal Artillery, was installed as the Governor of Scotland's most iconic landmark, on the Castle Esplanade on Thursday, 29 March 2012. The ancient ceremony.


Procession at installation of Maj Gen Alastair Bruce of Crionaich as Governor of Edinburgh

Governors of Edinburgh Castle This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (August 2008) George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney, Governor from 1714 to 1737 John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Governor from 1763 to 1782 Archibald Montgomerie, 11th Earl of Eglinton, Governor from 1782 to 1796


Major General Mike RiddellWebster is installed as the new Governor of Edinburgh Castle YouTube

As governor of Edinburgh castle, Gen Bruce takes part in high-profile ceremonial duties Gen Bruce said the couple worked hard to be discreet. "I used to say to Stephen if we were walking down a.


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As governor of Edinburgh castle, Gen Bruce takes part in high-profile ceremonial duties. Gen Bruce said the couple worked hard to be discreet. "I used to say to Stephen if we were walking down a.


Installation of Maj Gen Alastair Bruce of Crionaich as Governor of Edinburgh Castle in military

Major General Alastair Bruce is the current Governor of Edinburgh Castle and his Installation Ceremony will take place on the evening of the 24 June. This role comes after years of service as both a Regular and Army Reserve Officer which he continues to fulfil alongside his wide-ranging civilian roles.


Installation of Maj Gen Alastair Bruce of Crionaich as Governor of Edinburgh Castle in military

24th June 2019, 09:52 PDT Share BBC Maj General Alastair Bruce, 58, it was a huge privilege to take on the role as governor A descendant of Robert the Bruce has started his first day in his new.


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The handover has taken place, of the position of Governor of Edinburgh Castle, from the current incumbent, Maj Gen Mike Riddell-Webster, to the new Governor, Maj Gen Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, on 24th June 2019. Maj Gen Bruce is a former Scots Guards officer and Falklands veteran who has also served in Northern Ireland. After leaving the.


Interview with the Governor of Edinburgh Castle The Student

Governors of Edinburgh Castle George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney, Governor from 1714 to 1737 John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, Governor from 1763 to 1782 Archibald Montgomerie, 11th Earl of Eglinton, Governor from 1782 to 1796 After 1067 (d. 1121): Bartolf Leslie 1107-?: Thomas de Cancia 1153-1165: Geoffrey de Melville 1165-1214: Reginald


Installation of the governor of Edinburgh castle 2021 British Army

Today October 19th, Major General ML Riddell-Webster will be installed as Her Majesty's Governor of Edinburgh Castle, symbolised by the presentation of the Key of the castle.


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Here are eight notable facts about this historical landmark. 1. Edinburgh Castle was built atop an extinct volcano. The castle was built on a hill known as Castle Rock, a volcanic plug that.


Installation of Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich as Governor of Edinburgh Castle

24th June 2019, 09:52 PDT Share BBC Maj General Alastair Bruce, 58, it was a huge privilege to take on the role as governor A descendant of Robert the Bruce has started his first day in his new.