Other Stewarts

[Peter C.]

The nickname refers to the Royal Scots being the oldest regiment of the line, being raised under royal warrant of Charles I for service in France by John Hepburn in 1633:



The 9th Battalion, Royal Scots, a territorial battalion, was the only battalion to wear the kilt, as it was largely made up of Highlanders living in Edinburgh; they were known as "The Dandy Ninth".

No worries; I just wanted to clarify my position.

T.

I love it, I just wish I had known these tidbits when I was drinking in the Royal Scots Sgts Mess. Ooohhhh I would have had some fun.