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The Royal Scots Greys was a cavalry regiment of the Army of Scotland that became a regiment of the British Army in 1707 upon the Union of Scotland and England, continuing until 1971 when they amalgamated with the 3rd Carabiniers (Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards) to form the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
The exhibits include uniforms, medals, weapons, regalia and music of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.A highlight of the museum is the French Imperial Eagle that was captured by Sergeant Charles Ewart of the Royal Scots Greys from the French 45th Régiment d'Infanterie de Ligne at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. [3]
The museum is located in a former drill hall built for the Royal Scots in 1900. [1] The building was re-opened following refurbishment, as the Royal Scots Museum, by the Princess Royal on 27 June 1991. [2] The Royal Regiment of Scotland has been building its own collection since it was formed in 2006. [3]
The distinctive yellow zigzag (or "vandyke") cap band was inherited from the Royal Scots Greys, who had worn it since the mid-19th century. [29] As a royal regiment, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards is permitted to wear the Royal Stewart tartan, which was a privilege granted by King George VI, and is worn by the regiment's pipers. [30]
These generally pre-date the more widely known Highland regiments (see below). The senior Lowland regiment was the Royal Scots (the Royal Regiment) which dates from 1633. The Royal Scots Fusiliers and the King's Own Scottish Borderers were subsequently raised in 1678 and 1689 respectively. Throughout the 17th, 18th and most of the 19th ...
1st The Royal Dragoons: 1661 [15] 1969: Blues and Royals: Blues and Royals: 2 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) 1678 [16] 1971: Royal Scots Dragoon Guards: Royal Scots Dragoon Guards: 3 3rd (The King's Own) Hussars: 1685 [17] 1958: Queen's Own Hussars: Queen's Royal Hussars: 4 4th (Queen's Own) Hussars: 1685 [18] 1958: Queen's Royal Irish ...
The Royal Scots Greys arrived in Libya in 1952, and stayed until 1955. Other units of the brigade from 1952 were the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards , 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards , 1st Battalion, East Surrey Regiment , 3rd Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery and the 14th/20th King's Hussars .
In February 1812, the regiment was retitled as the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots), the first official appearance of the popular name. [25] The capture of San Sebastián, diorama in the Royal Scots Regimental Museum. Two new battalions were raised in late 1804, at Hamilton, the 3rd and 4th Battalions.