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THE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS
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SCOTLAND'S'
OWN REGIMENT OF FOOT GUARDS
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The Scots Guards were formed in 1642. Originally Commanded by
Archibald, First Marquis of Argyle. The Regiment was formed to
protect Scottish settlers in Ulster and become part of the Royal
Guard for Charles 1.
Over
the centuries the Regiment has been known by a number of different
names such as the Scots Fusilier Guards, before having the present
title restored by Queen Victoria in 1877.
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The
Scots Guards have fought in every major war and campaign that
the British Army has been involved in, including The Seven
Year War, American Revolution, Napoleonic War, South African
War (186 1-1864) World Wars, one and Two, Malaya and most
recently the Falkland Islands 1982 and the Gulf 1991 accumulating
more than 94 Battle Honours throughout the years. |
The 1st Battalion Scots Guards Battle Group is now fully operational in Iraq, and is working closely with the Royal Dragoon Guards. The current tasks include protecting power supplies, and guarding the main road between Basra and Fallujah.
The Battalion completes its duty in Iraq at the end of April, and will return to Münster in early May.
Museum: Edinburgh Castle
Website: www.army.mod.uk/scotsguards/
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