Nova Scotia Highlanders

The Nova Scotia Highlanders
Regimental badge
Active1871–present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Army
TypeLight infantry
RoleLight role
SizeOne battalion
Part of36 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQTruro, Nova Scotia
Nickname(s)North Novies, North Novas
Motto(s)Siol na fear fearail (Scottish Gaelic for 'breed of manly men')
March
  • "The Sweet Maid of Glendaruel" (regiment)
  • "The Atholl Highlanders" (1Bn)
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours
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Insignia
TartanMacDonald, Clan Donald
Abbreviation
  • NS Highrs (as seen on rank slip on)
  • Official: NSH

The Nova Scotia Highlanders (also known as North Novies, North Novas) is an infantry regiment in the primary reserve of the Canadian Army. It is part of 36 Canadian Brigade Group, 5th Canadian Division.