Kilt-wearing Riflemen

[macwilkin]

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.

[Galician]

Interesting story. But did anyone notice that the author of the article had a Polish name? I hear that theirs is a growing presence in the UK and Ireland. I wonder how that will effect national identity down the road.

Kilts and kielbasa, anyone?

[Jock Scot]

Interesting story. But did anyone notice that the author of the article had a Polish name? I hear that theirs is a growing presence in the UK and Ireland. I wonder how that will effect national identity down the road.

Kilts and kielbasa, anyone?

We have had two "minor invasions" of Poles one after WW2 when Poles who had fought with the allies plus those that had fought for the Germans who were here as POW's. Many thousands stayed here after the war and were very welcome and were on the whole a very hard working bunch.The latest influx I am sure will fit in as did their forebears.