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A '''Scottish regiment''' is any [[regiment]] (or similar military unit) that at some time in its history has or had a name that refered to [[Scotland]] or some part, thereof, and adopted items of [[Scottish Highlands|Highland]] [[Scottish apparel]]. These regiments were invariably a product of the [[British Empire]], either directly serving the [[United Kingdom]], serving as [[colonial]] troops, or later as part of [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] country military establishments. Traditionally, Scottish regiments cultivate a reputation of exceptional fierceness in combat and are often given [[romantic]] portrayals in popular media. |
A '''Scottish regiment''' is any [[regiment]] (or similar military unit) that at some time in its history has or had a name that refered to [[Scotland]] or some part, thereof, and adopted items of [[Scottish Highlands|Highland]] [[Scottish apparel]]. These regiments were and are invariably a product of the [[British Empire]], either directly serving the [[United Kingdom]], serving as [[colonial]] troops, or later as part of [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] country military establishments. Traditionally, Scottish regiments cultivate a reputation of exceptional fierceness in combat and are often given [[romantic]] portrayals in popular media. Within Scotland, itself, regiments of the [[Scottish Lowlands]] did not adopt as strong a "Scottish" (specifically Highland Scottish) character until the late [[Victorian Era]] |
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Many of these regiments are also known as "Highland regiments" or "Highland Scottish/Scot/Scots regiments". Their "Scottishness" is not necessarily due to recruitment in Scotland nor any proportion of members of Scottish ancestry.. |
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Revision as of 23:32, 8 March 2006
A Scottish regiment is any regiment (or similar military unit) that at some time in its history has or had a name that refered to Scotland or some part, thereof, and adopted items of Highland Scottish apparel. These regiments were and are invariably a product of the British Empire, either directly serving the United Kingdom, serving as colonial troops, or later as part of Commonwealth country military establishments. Traditionally, Scottish regiments cultivate a reputation of exceptional fierceness in combat and are often given romantic portrayals in popular media. Within Scotland, itself, regiments of the Scottish Lowlands did not adopt as strong a "Scottish" (specifically Highland Scottish) character until the late Victorian Era
Highland Regiments
Many of these regiments are also known as "Highland regiments" or "Highland Scottish/Scot/Scots regiments". Their "Scottishness" is not necessarily due to recruitment in Scotland nor any proportion of members of Scottish ancestry..
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