The men left Hinges at 6pm, followed by 2 &6 Battalions Gordon Highlanders and 1 Battalion Grenadier Guards. They arrived at the junction of Rue Du Bois and Rue de l'Epinette at 8.40pm.
Because of heavy fire they could not proceed further above ground so joined the communication trenches to proceed to their position in the British trenches west of Princes Road at 11pm.
The Scots were in a position to lead the attack scheduled for 3.15 am on the morning of 16 May. Their objective being the orchard and then to swing left towards Quinque Rue.
Artillery bombardment was due to commence at 2.45am to ensure the German wire was cut. This was cut for some 100 yards opposite, and the plan was for the Scots Guards to attack in a narrow line and with depth.
The diary shows in diagram the formation of the Battalion. 4 Companies (RF, F, G and LF) each with 4 platoons. Platoons advancing two at a time.
During the night the British wire was removed to allow the men to advance in the morning and ladders were put in place.
'The night was warm and all the men got some rest'
This is the day before the Battle of Festubert.
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