The “Highland Charge” became legendary during the civil wars of the 17^th and 18^th centuries. The fighting men of the Clans were renowned the world over for their hardiness and ferocity in battle.

After the failed Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 the British Government, recognising this skilled military manpower, began to recruit infantry regiments from the Highlands and Islands.

These regiments were raised on behalf of the Government by the prominent families of the Region during a bleak time in the North of Scotland, when the old Clan system was being dismantled. Faced with economic ruin and the destruction of the traditional way of life; Clan Chiefs realised that one way to make money for themselves, whilst providing employment for their clansmen, was by raising regiments of infantry.

This tradition continues. There are a substantial number of clansmen including Mackenzies, Camerons, MacDonalds, Munros, Mackays, Macleans, Rosses, Macraes and many more serving with the same distinction and bravery as their forefathers in The Highlanders, 4^th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS).