New Brunswick Scottish Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids The New Brunswick Scottish
Active	1946 - 1954
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Army
Type	Line Infantry
Role	Infantry
Size	One battalion
Part of	Royal Canadian Infantry Corps
Garrison/HQ	Saint John, New Brunswick
Motto(s)	Nunquam Non Paratus
Colors	Facing colour blue
March	Quick - All the Blue Bonnets are over the Border, Highland Laddie & Pibroch o' Donald Dhu
Insignia
Tartan	Leslie, Dress

The New Brunswick Scottish was a special group of soldiers in the Canadian Army. They were an infantry regiment, which means they were trained to fight on foot.

History of the Regiment
Carrying on Traditions
Special Friends: Alliances
Their Uniform
Battle Honours
- South African War
- The Great War
See also

History of the Regiment

This regiment started in 1946. It was formed when two other groups, The Saint John Fusiliers (M.G.) and The New Brunswick Rangers, joined together. At first, it was called The South New Brunswick Regiment. But soon after, in 1946, it got its new name: The New Brunswick Scottish.

The regiment didn't last very long under this name. In 1954, a report called the Kennedy Report on the Reserve Army suggested some changes for the army. Because of this report, The New Brunswick Scottish joined with another regiment, The Carleton and York Regiment. Together, they became the 1st Battalion The Royal New Brunswick Regiment (Carleton and York).

Before they joined with the other regiment, The New Brunswick Scottish was ranked 30th in the army's official list of regiments.

Carrying on Traditions

Military regiments often carry on the history and traditions of older units. This is called "perpetuation." The New Brunswick Scottish kept alive the memory of these groups:

26th Battalion, CEF
55th Battalion (New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island), CEF
115th Battalion (New Brunswick), CEF
145th Battalion (New Brunswick), CEF
236th Battalion (New Brunswick Kilties), CEF
7th M.G. Battalion C.E.F

Special Friends: Alliances

Regiments sometimes form special bonds with other regiments, often from different countries. This is called an "alliance." The New Brunswick Scottish had an alliance with a British regiment called the King's Own Scottish Borderers.

Their Uniform

The soldiers of The New Brunswick Scottish wore a unique uniform, especially for their pipers and bandsmen. Here's what they wore:

A blue glengarry hat with a checkered border.
A bright red jacket called a doublet.
A white sporran (a pouch worn in front of the kilt) with two black tassels.
Red and black socks, called hose.
Pipers wore blue doublets.
Bandsmen wore tartan trews (trousers with a tartan pattern).

Their full dress uniform, which was very fancy, was only for the pipers and bandsmen.

Battle Honours

Battle honours are special awards given to military units for their bravery and success in important battles. They show the regiment's history and courage. The New Brunswick Scottish earned honours from these wars and battles:

South African War

South Africa 1899–1900 & 1902

New Brunswick Scottish facts for kids

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