Founding of Highland Regiment marked with ceremony

The regiment was created out of the Queen's Own Highlanders, Seaforth and Camerons, and Gordon Highlanders.

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Iain Ramage

Scots military history has been celebrated at a special event in Moray.

Veterans and serving soldiers were among those attending an anniversary at the exact spot where the Highlanders Regiment was formed 30 years ago.

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