A Regiment with strong roots in Berwick has launched a fundraising appeal to secure its long-term future.

The King’s Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) has set a £500,000 target. Alternative funding is required as it currently supported, in part, by grant aid from the Ministry of Defence – but this funding will cease, as planned, in 2030.

The Regiment has a long and distinguished record of more than 300 years of service to Crown and country. Following amalgamation in 2006, its spirit and traditions continue through the KOSB Association under the patronage of HRH The Princess Royal.

Its museum, which is located within Berwick Barracks, is currently being refurbished as part of the Living Barracks project.

A post on the The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Museum Facebook page includes the following: “We are pleased to announce the start of the KOSB Association Benevolence and Heritage Appeal.

“Our goal is to raise £500,000. This fundraising target will allow the Association to operate sustainably for the next 25 years.

“It will secure our benevolence support for veterans, protect our nationally significant heritage and expand our education and outreach programmes in Berwick-upon-Tweed and across the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and Lanarkshire.

“More information as to how funds will be spent and to make a donation can be found at www.kosb.co.uk/appeal – thank you for your support.”

To date, £14.5million has been raised for the Living Barracks project. As well as the KOSB Association, financial support for the scheme has been provided by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the North East Combined Authority, Northumberland County Council, English Heritage and The Cultural Development Fund.