North Nova Scotia Highlanders

The North Nova Scotia Highlanders
Badge of The North Nova Scotia Highlanders
Active1936–1954
CountryCanada
Branch
TypeLine infantry
RoleInfantry
SizeOne battalion
Part of(1942-1954)
Garrison/HQAmherst, Nova Scotia
Motto(s)Cos cheum nach gabh tilleadh (Scottish Gaelic for 'Our footsteps will not allow us to go backwards')
ColorsFacing colour: white
MarchQuick – "The Atholl Highlanders"
EngagementsSecond World War
Battle honoursSee #Battle Honours
Insignia
TartanMurray of Atholl

The North Nova Scotia Highlanders was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army founded in 1936. In 1954, it was amalgamated with The Pictou Highlanders and 189 LAA RCA Battery to form 1st Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (North).[1][2][3][4]

  1. ^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada.
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  3. ^ "The North Nova Scotia Highlanders". 18 December 2007. Archived from the original on 18 December 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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