[8] A written statement in December 2016 stated that it would be designated a Specialised Infantry battalion, reconfigured to provide an increased contribution to countering terrorism and building stability overseas.

[9] In October 2017, the battalion officially joined the Specialised Infantry Group, and were due to move to Aldershot Garrison.

The battalion home headquarters was based at Edinburgh Castle for the Royal Scots and Berwick for the King's Own Scottish Borderers.

[13] Battalion music includes:[14] Pipes and Drums have been a staple for Scottish and Irish regiments.

However, after much conversation and debate with senior army officials, it was decided to reform the platoon and move them to Redford Barracks in Edinburgh.

Finally, on 15 February 2021, the pipes and drums were formally disbanded and its personnel distributed to other battalions of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

General uniform worn throughout: Royal Regiment of Scotland Capbadge, Blackcock feather SCOTS pattern: For PM, DM, and SNCOS: archer green barathea doublet with golden braided shoulder wings and gold Russia piping.

7 KOSB Leslie tartan trews, KOSB Leslie tartan fly plaid and brooch, lowland patter gaiters, white canvas, and white buttons, Tenor and Bass drummers wore cougar skins on blue backing.

[20] Pipe Major Gold braid PM rank insignia and pipes in gold laurel wreath insignia, no coard and tassels, KOSB pattern gold embroidered castle, military pattern waist belt, black with KOSB PM buckle, crimson silk sash worn over left shoulder and under piper plaid, KOSB PM kilt pin, white hair sporran with three black tassels.