Cape Breton Highlanders

The Cape Breton Highlanders
Active1871–present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Army
TypeLine infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne battalion
Part of36 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQSydney, Nova Scotia
Motto(s)Siol na fear fearail (Scottish Gaelic for 'breed of manly men')
ColoursFacing colour yellow
MarchQuick – "Highland Laddie"
Engagements
Insignia
TartanBlack Watch[1]

The Cape Breton Highlanders is an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. It was established in 1871, merged into The Nova Scotia Highlanders in 1954, and re-established as a distinct regiment in 2011. It is part of the 5th Canadian Division's 36 Canadian Brigade Group and is headquartered at Sydney, Nova Scotia.

  1. ^ Chris Shannon (2 October 2011). "Highlanders unit receives camp flag". Cape Breton Post. Archived from the original on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2011.