The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are Scotland’s senior cavalry regiment, renowned for their distinguished military heritage and modern operational capability. Their most famous victory came at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, when the Royal Scots Greys captured the French Imperial Eagle, an achievement commemorated on the regiment’s cap badge to this day.
The regiment’s origins date back to 1678, when three companies of dragoons were raised in Scotland. By 1693, the regiment was mounted on grey horses and became known as the Royal Scots Greys, a name that would earn an enduring place in British military history. In 1971, the Royal Scots Greys amalgamated with the 3rd Carabiniers to form today’s Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys).
Combining more than 300 years of service with expertise in cutting-edge reconnaissance technology, the regiment is one of the most distinguished units in the British Army. Beyond operational duties, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are a familiar presence at some of Scotland’s most prestigious ceremonial events, including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the annual Edinburgh Riding of the Marches.
The regiment is also internationally recognised for its celebrated Pipes and Drums. In 1972, their recording of Amazing Grace reached Number One in the UK charts and went on to sell more than seven million copies worldwide, becoming one of the most successful pipe band recordings of all time.
