Gordon Highlanders

Gordon Highlanders
Cap badge of the Gordon Highlanders
Active1881–1994 (as Gordon Highlanders)
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeInfantry
SizeLine infantry
Part ofScottish Division
Garrison/HQCastlehill Barracks, Aberdeen (1881–1935)
Gordon Barracks, Bridge of Don (1935–94)
Motto(s)Bydand[1]
MarchCock o' the North
EngagementsMysore
Seringapatam
Peninsular War
South Africa 1899–1902
Battle honoursRelief of Ladysmith
Battle of Kandahar
Commanders
Last Colonel-in-ChiefHRH The Duke of Rothesay
Insignia
Tartan

The Gordon Highlanders was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that existed for 113 years, from 1881 until 1994, when it was amalgamated with The Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) to form The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons). Although the 'Gordon Highlanders' had existed as the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot since 1794, the actual 'Gordon Highlanders Regiment' was formed in 1881 by amalgamation of the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot and 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot.

  1. ^ Meaning abiding, steadfast, an adjectival use of the Middle Scots present participle of bide Archived 2012-01-17 at the Wayback Machine.