19 Regiment Royal Artillery (19 Regt RA), proudly known as "The Scottish Gunners," is a Close Support artillery unit based at Larkhill Garrison on Salisbury Plain.As their nickname suggests, they maintain a strong Scottish identity, complete with their own Pipes and Drums and the wearing of the Robertson Hunting tartan. They are currently at the forefront of the Army's modernization, being the first regiment to transition from the tracked AS90 to the Archer 6x6 Mobile Howitzer. This advanced, automated system allows them to provide rapid, high-precision offensive fire support to the 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team, with the unique ability to fire a mission and move to a new location before the first round even lands—a tactic essential for surviving on the modern battlefield.
