[3] The brigade level of command for the Territorial Army, was eliminated in the 1967 reforms, leaving little or no direction in doctrine or training from above.

This was resolved in 1982 with the recreation of several territorial brigades, however these new formations were purely administrative headquarters for training.

51st (Scottish) Brigade also co-ordinated operational deployments within its regional area of responsibility, such as in scenarios requiring Military Aid to the Civil Community.

[6] In April 2012, with the disbandment of 2nd Division, the brigade came under the control of the new Support Command based in Aldershot.

[7] On 31 March 2014, it was renamed 51st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland, and took on regional responsibilities as part of the Army 2020 reorganisation.