The King’s Own Scottish Borderers

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Photograph Search

We hold several hundred photographs in our photo archive which is available to download as part of our membership plans.

To find a photograph please click the "Start Your Search" button below, this will take you to our archival search page. On this page enter the name into the search form and then click on "Search". You will be able to obtain a licence to download the images you have selected..

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News & Events

REGIMENTAL CALENDAR 2026 – 2nd EDITION

Please click on the link below for the 2nd Edition of the Regimental Calendar for 2026. ..

Funeral details for Dave Chalmers

Borderers, Details from Dave’s son. The funeral for the late Dave Chalmers will be held..

John Steele

Borderers it is with great sadness that we report the passing of John Steele to..

JOHN MICHAEL MCDIARMID

It is with the greatest regret that I have to notify you that John Michael..

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.

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