Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
I think I am correct to say that the Atholl Highlanders fought as mounted infantry in the Boer War. However, I think that the intention was that they were to be a Ceremonial unit, as they are these days.I would not wish to pick a fight with these chaps as most are ex servicemen and are full time deer stalkers who were born with a rifle in their hand.
Since one of the Dukes of Atholl raised the Scottish Horse, a yeomanry unit, I believe a number of Atholl Highlanders served with it.

Ceremonial, yes, but still the only "private military formation" in the UK.

T.