Fife and Forfar Yeomanry/Scottish Horse
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The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry/Scottish Horse is adopted as the C squadron of the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry as a Light Cavalry Squadron.[2]
Fife and Forfar Yeomanry/Scottish Horse | |
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![]() Cap badge of the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry/Scottish Horse | |
Active | 1956–present |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Yeomanry |
Role | Light cavalry |
Size | Since 1992 only one squadron |
Part of | Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry |
Garrison/HQ | HQ at Yeomanry House, Cupar |
Nickname(s) | The Highland Cavalry |
Motto(s) | Pro Aris et Focis (For Hearth and Home) |
March | Quick - Wee Cooper of Fife (band); The Scottish Horse (pipes and drums) Slow - The Garb of Old Gaul (band); Bonnie Dundee (pipes and drums) |
Commanders | |
Honorary Colonel | Colonel Sir James Lindsay Bt.[1] |
Notable commanders | Duke of Atholl Sir John Gilmour 2nd Bt Sir John Gilmour, 3rd Bt Earl of Lindsay |
Insignia | |
Regimental Tartan (Murray of Atholl) | ![]() |
It is a Yeomanry Squadron of the Queen's Own Yeomanry part of the British Territorial Army (Army Reserve). It was formed following the amalgamation of The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry and The Scottish Horse regiments.
The squadron is C Squadron of the Queen's Own Yeomanry which is assigned to the 15 (North East) Brigade, 2nd Division. Because of the geographic spread of the regiment C Squadron is administered by 51st (Scottish) Brigade.
The Queen's Own Yeomanry is the only yeomanry regiment that serves in the formation reconnaissance role, equipped with the Scimitar and Spartan armoured reconnaissance vehicles. On mobilisation, it would reinforce one of the regular army formation reconnaissance regiments. The squadron provided personnel for active service during Operation TELIC, where they served with their regular counterparts in the Royal Armoured Corps.
The FFY/SH and its antecedent regiments have won numerous battle honours and one Victoria Cross.