Highlanders Collection (page 7)

Battle of Baba Wali: The Highlanders Clearing a Village, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Charge of the Highlanders, c1880. Artist: C. R
Charge of the Highlanders, c1880. Episode of the Indian Rebellion (1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Advance of the Highlanders at the Alma, c1880. Episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Scotties parade on German soil, 1945. From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

The Highlanders at the Alma, c1890. Artist: Henry Marriott Paget
The Highlanders at the Alma, c1890. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. by John Cassell. [A. W. Cowan, Cassell & Company Limited, London, Paris, Melbourne, c1890]

The Highland Ferry, 1857, (1938). Artist: John Frederick Tayler
The Highland Ferry, 1857, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

The Relief of Lucknow, 1857 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Bravery of a Piper of the 11th Highland Regiment, at the Battle of Vimiera, c1820 (1909). Artist: Clark & Dubourg
Bravery of a Piper of the 11th Highland Regiment, at the Battle of Vimiera, c1820 (1909). After Franz Joseph Manskirch (1768-1830). From British Military Prints - Connoisseur Extra No

The 74th Highlanders (now the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry), 1853 (1909). Artist: J Harris
The 74th Highlanders (now the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry), 1853 (1909). From British Military Prints - Connoisseur Extra No. 6 by Ralph Nevill

Soldiers filling their water bottles at the town pump La Gorgue, France, World War I, c1914-c1918. Men of the Seaforth Highlanders Regiment. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A section of Seaforth Highlanders snatching a moments respite, World War I, c1914-c1918. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Game of Shinty, 18th or 19th century

To the Wail of the Pipes, The Highland Soldiers Lament, 1910. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
To the Wail of the Pipes, The Highland Soldiers Lament, 1910. The death of King Edward VII. A print from The Illustrated London News, 21st May 1910

The Colonel of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The Colonel of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1896. Lieutenant-Colonel OC Hannay and Sergeant-Major RC Williamson. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 12th June 1896

The Highland Company of Mounted Infantry, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
The Highland Company of Mounted Infantry, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 29th May 1896

Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Men in Highland dress in front of the Forth Bridge, Scotland. The Forth Railway bridge, which spans the Firth of Forth, was built for the North British Railway and opened on 4 March 1890

Stretcher bearers removing a wounded officer, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Stretcher bearers removing a wounded officer, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

The Highlanders attacking the Russian redoubt, Battle of the Alma, 1854, (1857). Artist: DJ Pound
The Highlanders attacking the Russian redoubt, Battle of the Alma, 1854, (1857). Sir Colin Campbell, far ahead of his men

The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at the Battle of Balaclava 25 October 1854. The Thin Red LineWatercolour by Richard Simkin

John Lauder, son of Harry, leading practice charge, WW1
John Lauder, only son of the music hall entertainer and comedian Harry Lauder, pictured as a lieutenant in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Territorials) leading a practice charge at Bedford

King George V as Colonel of Cameron Highlanders
King George V as Colonel of the Cameron Highlanders. Date: circa 1910

Vietnamese soldiers from Lao Cai
Mountain Highlanders (Skirmishers) of the Vietnamese Army from Lao Cai in the Lao Cai Province, Vietnam. Note the bamboo helmets, neat uniforms and.... bare feet! Date: circa 1908

Young Moidart, kneeling, swearing allegiance to Prince Charles Stuart aboard the Du Teillay, 1745. Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart, 1720 - 1788

The retreat of the Young Pretender, 1746, he was pursued by the Duke of Cumberland and finally halted at the battle of Culloden

Erecting the standard of Prince Charles Edward Stuart on the shores of Loch Shiel, Scotland, at the start of the Jacobite rising in 1745

Sergeant 92nd Gordon Highlanders reading orders
Sergeant of the 92nd Gordon Highlanders reading the orders of the day; Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848); Edinburgh

Seventy-Ninth Regiment Highlanders New York State Militia
The Seventy-Ninth Regiment (Highlanders) New York State Militia, 1861. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

The Battle Of Modder River During The Second Boer War. The Argyle And Sutherland Highlanders Crossing The Drift. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Sergeant And Bugler Of The 1St Argylle And Sutherland Highlanders During The Late 19Th Century. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War, Volume 1 By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Capture Of The Guns By The Highlanders Before Cawnpore 1857 From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

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"Highlanders: A Legacy of Courage and Resilience" From Waterloo to Balaclava, They have left an indelible mark on history. With their distinctive tartan kilts and fierce determination, they epitomize bravery in battle. The Gordon Highlanders, summoned to Waterloo from Brussels in 1815, stood tall amidst the chaos of war. Their unwavering loyalty and unwavering spirit helped secure victory for the Allies. In World War I, a powerful poster showcased the diverse types of British Army soldiers, including proud Highlanders. They represented strength and unity as they faced the horrors of trench warfare. A group of Cameron Highlanders stands united against all odds. Their camaraderie is evident as they face adversity with unyielding resolve. At Braemar Games in Scotland, two Duff Highlanders proudly display their heritage. The games serve as a reminder of their rich cultural traditions that continue to thrive today. The Battle of Culloden marked a turning point in Scottish history. The valiant efforts of the Jacobite rising were met with defeat but not forgotten; it remains etched into our collective memory. From Afghanistan's treacherous terrain to Dargai's deadly heights, Highland regiments fearlessly fought during times of conflict. Their courage knew no bounds as they defended freedom on foreign soil. During the Siege of Lucknow, Highlander soldiers displayed extraordinary resilience amidst unimaginable hardship. Their unwavering commitment to duty inspired hope within those trapped behind enemy lines. Recruitment posters during World War I depicted brave Highlander warriors ready to defend king and country. These images captured hearts and minds while encouraging others to join their noble cause. Beyond battles and wars lie moments where sport brings joy and unity amongst Highland communities. Blackheath Shinty exemplifies this spirit by showcasing traditional Scottish sportsmanship at its finest. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, they have proven time and again that their spirit cannot be extinguished.