The Cape Breton Highlanders | |
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Active | 1871–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Army |
Type | Line infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | One battalion |
Part of | 36 Canadian Brigade Group |
Garrison/HQ | Sydney, Nova Scotia |
Motto(s) | Siol na fear fearail (Scottish Gaelic for 'breed of manly men') |
Colours | Facing colour yellow |
March | Quick – "Highland Laddie" |
Engagements | |
Insignia | |
Tartan | Black 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.