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4th November 13, 03:06 PM
#11
 Originally Posted by plaid preacher
...and in the clip, the big red-headed corporal leading the kilted Platoon is also a highlander. Note the red hackle in his beret. In the bar brawl scene you can see clearly that he is a member of the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada ( The Black Watch). Just in case you missed it.  A great movie BTW.
At this time in the history of the world, I do believe there are more kilted regiments in Canada than in any other country, including Scotland.
I think we have seventeen, and that's after losing a few.
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4th November 13, 05:52 PM
#12
 Originally Posted by plaid preacher
At this time in the history of the world, I do believe there are more kilted regiments in Canada than in any other country, including Scotland.
Isn't Scotland amalgamated into just one (Royal Regiment of Scotland)? Well I guess the Atholl Highlanders would count as a second...
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4th November 13, 05:58 PM
#13
 Originally Posted by Father Bill
Canada is very much and very genuinely Scottish in much of its history, people & culture.
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4th November 13, 07:44 PM
#14
 Originally Posted by Kalok Sundancer
I learned something new today. My day is complete....hehehe Seriously though. That is really cool
Well, our founding Prime Minister was Sir John Alexander MacDonald, followed by Alexander MacKenzie, and don't forget that one of our easternmost provinces is "Nova Scotia." I could go on....
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4th November 13, 07:46 PM
#15
 Originally Posted by madmacs
Isn't Scotland amalgamated into just one (Royal Regiment of Scotland)? Well I guess the Atholl Highlanders would count as a second...
Madmacs... you are correct, and I do not know off the top of my head how many highland reserve units there may be. In Canada, all the Highland regiments are part of the reserve force.
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5th November 13, 01:45 AM
#16
 Originally Posted by madmacs
Isn't Scotland amalgamated into just one (Royal Regiment of Scotland)? Well I guess the Atholl Highlanders would count as a second...
Without going into minute detail, The Royal Regiment of Scotland is made up of seven Battalions. Five regular infantry Battalions and two TA(part time/reserve) infantry Battalions.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 5th November 13 at 02:48 AM.
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5th November 13, 06:34 AM
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Well, if you like the "Devil's Brigade", and you're talking about 60's kilt movies, don't forget, "Tunes of Glory".
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5th November 13, 07:16 AM
#18
 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Without going into minute detail, The Royal Regiment of Scotland is made up of seven Battalions. Five regular infantry Battalions and two TA(part time/reserve) infantry Battalions.
Thanks, Jock. The other difficulty which springs to mind is that in the short term, at least, the RRoS continues to identify each of it's Battalions with their parent unit... which used to be free standing regiments, complete with different uniforms and traditions. Maybe someone can help me on this, but do each of the battalions where distinctive tartans?
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5th November 13, 07:24 AM
#19
 Originally Posted by Father Bill
I think we have seventeen, and that's after losing a few.
Hi Bill, a quick count would seem to indicate 16 Highland Regiments and 17 kilted; but maybe I missed one. For those who are wondering how that can be .... see the Irish Regiment of Canada.
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5th November 13, 07:37 AM
#20
 Originally Posted by plaid preacher
Thanks, Jock. The other difficulty which springs to mind is that in the short term, at least, the RRoS continues to identify each of it's Battalions with their parent unit... which used to be free standing regiments, complete with different uniforms and traditions. Maybe someone can help me on this, but do each of the battalions where distinctive tartans?
The main differences for the basic infantry man's uniform of each Battalion is the hackle in their bonnet. A red hackle for the Black Watch for example, the same as it always has been(google images for RRoS is helpful). However these days, the tartan of the kilt and bonnet badge are exactly the same for the assorted Battalions within the Regiment. I think and I stand to be corrected here as I am not too sure what they do these days, the most noticeable and distinct differences are seen in the bandsmen's dress uniforms where various tartans of various historical regimental connections are worn, or carried on the pipes for example and I am afraid I cannot add any sensible thoughts on that.
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