Raised in Edinburgh
18th March 1689
Welcome to the King’s Own Scottish Borderers
We have created a members area where associates can discuss and catch up with friends via the forum and be kept up to date with news via the noticeboard. Registration is necessary to access to the members area. Once approved by the moderator you will be sent an email with details on how to login and gain access to the forum.
A brief history
The Regiment was created in 1689 as a crisis measure for the defence of Edinburgh against the Jacobites. The Regiment was recruited “by beat of drum” along the Royal Mile (the High Street in the Old Town) of the City of Edinburgh in the record time of two hours with men flocking to join the Earl of Leven to safeguard their city. In 2006 under changes delivered by the Future Infantry Structure the Regiment became part of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
We welcome you most warmly to the site and hope you will learn more about us and our proud soldiers who have served their Regiment and their country for over 317 years.