The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's)
'Sans Peur'
'Ne Obliviscaris'
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's)
'Sans Peur'
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1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland HighlandersOrganisation, People, Places and Procedures
Regimental Crest
Organisational StructureThe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is a Regiment comprised of:-
The Argylls are an highland Infantry Regiment with a strong tradition of attracting many generations of the same family to serve in the ranks. They have a long and distinguished record in the service of the Crown. Through the years, 16 men of the various Regiments have been awarded the Victoria Cross, click for details of Victoria Cross winners.
Colonels in Chief
Colonel of the RegimentMajor General A J N Graham, CBE is Colonel of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Regimental ColoursAll major battle honours of the Regiment are emblazoned on the colours.Here is a detailed list and synopsis of the Battle Honours of the Regiment, the Victoria Cross winners and the Freedoms of the Burgh conferred on the Regiment . . . . . . . . . There is information on :- 1806 - 1902 - SOUTH AFRICA, CRIMEAN WAR, PENINSULAR WAR, INDIAN MUTINY, BOER WAR
Queens ColoursNew Colours were presented to the battalion by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Edinburgh, 1996
Regimental Dress
More details and sample photographs can be seen here of the various forms of dress worn by soldiers in the Regiment . . . . . . . . .
Battle CryThe Regiment's battle cry is "Cruachan!" which was the war cry of the Clan Campbell. The alternative battle cry, "Highlanders!", is also used by the Regiment.
Regimental Tunes
More details can be seen here of the tunes played during the Battalion daily routines and at ceremonial parades . . . . . . . . .
Regimental MascotThe mascot is a Shetland pony stallion, called "Cruachan".He is named after "Cruachan" a Munro mountain in Glen Etive, north Argyll, Scotland; and the war cry of Clan Campbell. He is cared for by the Pony Major - a serving soldier in the Battalion. More information on Cruachan can be seen here . . . . . . . . . Regimental Headquarters & MuseumStirling Castle is the historical home of the Regiment. It served for many years as headquarters for the Battalion and training depot for recruits. The Regiment no longer uses the Castle, but the Regimental Museum is situated there in the King's Old Building.More details can be seen here of the history of the Castle, its use as a Regimental Depot by the Argylls and its modern use as a National Monument under the aegis of Historic Scotland . . . . . . . . . Regimental ServiceDuring the First World War, the Regiment expanded to 27 Battalions. The 1st and 2nd Battalions were regular soldiers, the others were made up of Special Reserve, Territorial and War Service soldiers.The various Battalions of the Argylls served as part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in World War I. Here is a Map of the Great War . . . . . . . . . After WWI, the Regiment contracted to 2 Battalions. During World War II, the Regiment again expanded to form 9 Battalions and saw service in Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Malaya, Abyssinia, Crete, North Africa, Sicily, Italy, North-West Europe, Egypt, Northern Ethiopia and The Sudan. After WWII, the Regiment again contracted to 2 Battalions. Both of these Battalions remained independent until 1948, when they finally amalgamated to form the present-day 1st Battalion A&SH. Since WWII, men of the 1st Battalion have served across the world both in active service and in peace time activities. They have endeavoured at all times to carry out their duties with professionalism and courage and to uphold the proud name of one of Scotland's finest Regiments. As well as training exercises in countries such as Australia, Belize, Canada, the Falkland Islands, Kenya, Nepal, Russia, and South Africa, the Battalion has served in the following countries:-
More details can be seen here on the history of the Regiment . . . . . . . . . |
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