The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons)

The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) is a British Army infantry regiment, part of the Scottish Division. The regiment is the only one in the British Army with a Gaelic motto.

Related Topics:
British Army - Infantry - Regiment - Scottish Division - Gaelic

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The regiment was formed September 17 1994, as part of the Options for Change defence review, by the amalgamation of the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) and The Gordon Highlanders.

Related Topics:
September 17 - 1994 - Options for Change - Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) - The Gordon Highlanders

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The regiment is currently based in Fallingbostel, Germany and is part of 7 Armoured Brigade, the descendants of World War II's Desert Rats. They are equipped with the Warrior Infantry Vehicle.

Related Topics:
Fallingbostel - Germany - 7 Armoured Brigade - World War II - Desert Rats - Warrior Infantry Vehicle

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In 2004, as part of the restructuring of the infantry, it was announced that The Highlanders would be amalgamated with the other Scottish infantry regiments into the single large Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Related Topics:
2004 - Restructuring of the infantry - Royal Regiment of Scotland

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The regiment wears the Gordon tartan when in kilts and the Seaforth Mackenzie when in trews. The pipers and drummers wear kilts in the Cameron of Erracht tartan.

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