Highlanders Collection

Battle Balaclava (Gibb)
The Thin Red Line of the 93rd Highlanders repel the Russian cavalry

Waterloo - Highlanders
Battle of WATERLOO The Highlanders form a square to withstand the cavalry charge of the French cuirassiers

Gordon Highlanders
A detachment of Gordon Highlanders dip the colours to passing royalty near Buckingham Palace on Constitution Hill

British Military Recruitment Poster, WW1
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1914 (c). Associated with Princess Louises Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Recruits wanted. Date: 1914

Summoned to Waterloo - Brussels, 1815
SUMMONED TO WATERLOO - BRUSSELS, 1815. Chromolithograph after Robert Hillingford, published 1898 (c). Officers leaving the Duchess of Richmonds ball, with Wellington in a carriage

WW1 poster, Types of the British Army, Dismounted Branches, showing the various uniforms. Date: 1914-1918

A group of Cameron Highlanders
A group of Queens Own Cameron Highlanders

Two Duff Highlanders at Braemar Games, Scotland
Two kilted Duff Highlanders from the Mar Estate discussing the Braemar Highland Games where King George V and Queen Mary were in attendance

Afghan War / Dargai
THE STORMING OF DARGAI The Gordon Highlanders, under Colonel Mathias, storm heights fiercely defended by a large force of Afridis

Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895 (colour litho)
5235836 Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895 (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish regiments of the British Army, 1895)

Siege of Lucknow
Lieutenant Macpherson leads a a charge by the 78th Highlanders to capture enemy guns at Lucknow. He was awarded the Victoria Cross

Blackheath Shinty
Members of the Club of True Highlanders play shinty (here called shinnie) on the Heath, which is still the scene of much sporting activity at weekends

Battle of Culloden
British troops at the Battle of Culloden defeat the Highlanders of the Young Pretender, Charles Stuart

Cameron Highlanders
79th Regiment; The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders

Africa / Sudan Wars
The Seaforth Highlanders storming the Zareba at the Battle of Atbara

Opening of the Mersey Tunnel - Liverpool Date: 1934

The Battle of Culloden, 16 April 1746, the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, published c.1890

Cameron Highlanders
The Queens own Cameron Highlanders. Date: circa 1910

Invereggan Highlanders, Glen Coe, Argyllshire
Invereggan Highlanders, Glen Coe, Ballachulish, Argyllshire, Scotland. Highland Cattle Date: 1910s

Ruthuen Barracks
The ruins of Ruthuen Barracks, near Kingussie, Inverness- shire, Scotland. Built in 1718 to overawe the Highlanders. Burned down by Highlanders in the Jacobite Rebellion (1746). Date: 18th century

Gordon Highlanders
GORDON HIGHLANDERS

Africa / Sudan Wars
The Cameron Highlanders taking the stockade at Atbara Date: 8th April 1898

Periscopes in Trenches
With shells bursting overhead and trench mortar ready, Seaforth Highlanders watch through a periscope for the Germans

Unveiling of the Royal Scots Grey Memorial, Princes Street
The unveiling ceremony of the Royal Scots Grey Memorial by William Birnie Rhind (1853 - 1933), West Gardens Cottage, Princes St, Edinburgh, Scotland - by Earl of Rosebery on 16th November 1906

WW1 - Western Front - Highlanders at Longueval, France, 1916
WW1 - Western Front - Battle of Bazentin Ridge (14th-17th July 1916) - A piper of the 7th Seaforth Highlanders leading the troops of the 26th Brigade from the trenches to attack at Longueval on 14th

Highland Cow With Big Horns
Treechild

Capture of Kleve, men of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders
Photograph, 11 Feb 1945: capture of Kleve, men of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders supported by tanks of Guards Brigade. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945)

Cameron Highlanders with Maxim gun, WW1
Two soldiers of the Cameron Highlanders using a Maxim gun during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Duke and Duchess of York in Edinburgh
Late in May 1929, the Duke and Duchess of York visited Edinburgh, Scotland. This photograph shows the Duke, in the full Dress of the Cameron Highlanders, walking with the Duchess to a service at St

A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A Corporal of the 1st/9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry in full marching kit. Hommage du Capitaine Andre. Tres sympathique souvenir. (Very warm memories of Captain Andre)

Highlanders pipe themselves back from the trenches, WW1. 1914-1918

ECCOSAIS 92nd Regiment d?Infanterie. Colour etching by an unknown artist, 1815 (c). The 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders served in Egypt, the Low Countries, Portugal, Spain and Waterloo

The Queen and Prince Philip at Stirling Castle
Queen Elizabeth II talking to Old Comrades of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at a parade and presentation of regimental colours to the 7th & 9th Battalions at Stirling Castle during a visit to

The Highland Light Infantry, from the supplement to the Art and Navy Gazette, 7th December
XCF280503 The Highland Light Infantry, from the supplement to the Art and Navy Gazette, 7th December, 1895 (colour litho) by Simkin

The Battle of Majuba Hill
The Transvaal War: the Battle of Majuba Hill. Majuba Hill was the main battle of the First Boer War, and one which the British resoundingly lost

Gordon Highlanders making kilts in the open air
A group of soldiers from the Gordon Highlanders, some smoking pipes, sit outdoors making kilts. One of them is using a sewing machine

British army in India - NC officers 93rd Highlanders 1864
British army in India - NC officers of the 93rd Highlanders 1864

The Battle of Culloden
LLM338181 The Battle of Culloden by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Culloden. Pictures of English History published by George Routledge & Sons c 1890)

Gordon Highlanders dipping the colours to royalty on Constitution Hill. Date: circa 1908

Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2630686 Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Pieter Arnoldus Cronje (1836-1911)

Storming of Tel el Kebir by the Black Watch, Egypt, 1882 (colour litho)
5235826 Storming of Tel el Kebir by the Black Watch, Egypt, 1882 (colour litho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon (engraving)
1062161 The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon)

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure)
959882 Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815)

The Prince of Wales in the uniform of the Seaforth Highlande
Prince Edward of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor dressed in the uniform of the Seaforth Highlanders

The British attack on rebels in the Sultanate of Brunei
Running from a transport aircraft after arriving at Anduki airfield: Commando troops of the Queens Own Highlanders

Highland dancers at Braemar Highland Games
Highlanders dancing a reel for the royal party at the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland, attended by King George V and Queen Mary. circa 1911

Peshawar - Proclamation Parade
March past at the Proclamation Parade, Peshawar (then Northern India, now in Pakistan) Date: 1933

Gordon Highlander officers' mess, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC404034 Gordon Highlander officers' mess, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

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"Highlanders: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" From Waterloo to Balaclava, They have left an indelible mark on history. With their distinctive tartan kilts and fierce determination, they epitomize bravery in battle. The Gordon Highlanders, summoned to Waterloo from Brussels in 1815, stood tall amidst the chaos of war. Their unwavering loyalty and unwavering spirit helped secure victory for the Allies. In World War I, a powerful poster showcased the diverse types of British Army soldiers, including proud Highlanders. They represented strength and unity as they faced the horrors of trench warfare. A group of Cameron Highlanders stands united against all odds. Their camaraderie is evident as they face adversity with unyielding resolve. At Braemar Games in Scotland, two Duff Highlanders proudly display their heritage. The games serve as a reminder of their rich cultural traditions that continue to thrive today. The Battle of Culloden marked a turning point in Scottish history. The valiant efforts of the Jacobite rising were met with defeat but not forgotten; it remains etched into our collective memory. From Afghanistan's treacherous terrain to Dargai's deadly heights, Highland regiments fearlessly fought during times of conflict. Their courage knew no bounds as they defended freedom on foreign soil. During the Siege of Lucknow, Highlander soldiers displayed extraordinary resilience amidst unimaginable hardship. Their unwavering commitment to duty inspired hope within those trapped behind enemy lines. Recruitment posters during World War I depicted brave Highlander warriors ready to defend king and country. These images captured hearts and minds while encouraging others to join their noble cause. Beyond battles and wars lie moments where sport brings joy and unity amongst Highland communities. Blackheath Shinty exemplifies this spirit by showcasing traditional Scottish sportsmanship at its finest. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, they have proven time and again that their spirit cannot be extinguished.