Quote Originally Posted by Moosehead
Canada's Scottish Regiments have always been Reserve units, with the exception of the Black Watch and it was only Regular Force from '53-'70. So, again with the exception of the RHRofC, it remains business as usual. And no, the RCR, PPCLI and R22eR are not Highland Regiments.

And -- the RCR, the Patricias and Lord Strathcona's all have pipers. The latter does so in honour of Donald Smith, Lord Strathcona, who raised the original regiment for the South African (Boer) War. LS was originally from Forres, Scotland.

The Strathconas wear the Mackenzie of Seaforth Tartan.

Cheers,

Todd

(honourary Strathcona)