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Jacobite Risings

The Jacobites sought to restore the House of Stuart to the British throne. Staging rebellions in Scotland in 1715, 1719 and 1745, they attempted to overthrow the ruling Hanoverian Royal Family.

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Scottish broadsword

This sword is currently on display in our Army at Home gallery. Its ornate markings - many of them symbols of Scottish culture - serve as an example of the Army's efforts to preserve and celebrate national and regional identity.

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The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons)

This Scottish infantry regiment was formed in 1994. It continued in British Army service until 2006, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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The Royal Scots

This Scottish infantry regiment was raised in 1633, making it the oldest in British Army history. After 373 years' distinguished service, it was amalgamated into The Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006.

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Bonnet badge, Royal Regiment of Scotland, c2019

The Royal Regiment of Scotland

This regiment was formed in 2006. It is the senior line infantry regiment - and only remaining Scottish line infantry regiment - of the British Army.

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British Civil Wars

Fought between 1642 and 1651, these wars were primarily disputes between Crown and Parliament about how the British Isles should be governed. But they also had religious and social dimensions, and witnessed the creation of the first national standing army.

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Nine Years War

Between 1689 and 1697, British soldiers joined a European alliance against French expansionism. At the same time, extensive fighting took place in Scotland and Ireland between the supporters of King William III and the deposed James II.

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The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons)

Formed in 1681, this cavalry unit was Scotland's senior regiment. Its long and distinguished service with the British Army continued until 1971, when it was merged into The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

This is Scotland's senior regiment. Formed in 1971, it has served in several campaigns, including the recent conflict in Afghanistan. It currently operates in a light cavalry reconnaissance role.

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26th (The Cameronians) Regiment of Foot

This Scottish infantry unit was raised in 1688. It served until the 1881 Army reforms, when it was merged into The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

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Glengarry badge, 90th (Perthshire Volunteers) Regiment, c1874

90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers) (Light Infantry)

This Scottish infantry unit was raised in 1794. It served with the British Army until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

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The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

This rifle unit was formed in 1881 and recruited in Lanarkshire, Dumfriesshire and Galloway. It served with the British Army until 1968, when it chose to disband rather than be amalgamated.

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The King’s Own Scottish Borderers

This infantry regiment was formed in 1689 and recruited in the south-east of Scotland. Its long service with the British Army continued until 2006, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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Revellers attending a Scottish dance party

Museum Late At Museum

16 January 2025, 6.30pm

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Scottish Cèilidh

Lace up your ghillies and get in some practice ahead of Burns Night at our special after-hours Cèilidh event. We'll be joined by a live Scottish country dance band and caller.

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