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The Golden Thread – The Military Family Line – Repeated traumatization of generations.

The Army have their own language, sayings and many abbreviations for everything which I was interested to learn about.

In the British Army, the concept of the ‘golden thread’ is held dear. It is a term used to denote the continuing, unbroken tradition of a regiment – preserving its history and culture. Such a thread links Army cadets in north-east England to the Scottish unit which suffered Britain’s worst level of military casualties.

As part of my research for this exhibition, I visited Fort George, a few times. It is home to the Black Watch, 3rdBattalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, (3 SCOTS). As I walked around the grounds that cover 42 acres (the size of 40 football pitches), I took ...

Framed Charcoal drawing on Paper

Where you'll find this

Moray Art Centre
Permanent collection