Dates: 1881 - 1959
The Highland Light Infantry was a regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1959. In 1923 the regimental title was expanded to the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
The regiment was formed as part of the Childers reforms on 1 July 1881 by the amalgamation of the 71st (Highland) Light Infantry and the 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot as the city regiment of Glasgow, absorbing the local militia and rifle volunteer units. Its exact status was a somewhat ambiguous one - although the regiment insisted on being classified as a non-kilted Highland regiment, it recruited mainly from Glasgow in Lowland Scotland.
The HLI (as it was always known) continued in service, actively taking part in the First and Second World Wars, until it was amalgamated with the Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1959 to form the Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret’s Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment).
Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving Highland Light Infantry
" Well, my understanding is that all the Regiments will go, and be lumped into one........We seem to have been an easy target over the last 30 odd years having already lost the Gordon Highlanders, the Queens Own Highlanders, the Camerons, Highland light Infantry, the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), The Royal Scots Fusiliers.....now the Royal Scots and the KOSBies........ "
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" Peter The actual regiment involved in Aden and followed by threatened disbandment was actually the Argylle & Sutherland Highlanders not the Highland Light Infantry. The Argylles were indeed raised at Stirling Castle and that remains the location of the regimental Museum. I hope this clarifies things for you and John."
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" Quoting: matthew Percival Quoting: John (scouse) Hirons I] a little bit catty what,as for 80% losses i can only say read the history books u might find out some army units had 100% losses go back to the somme how many came back it was not the mens fault read up on all those campains and ..."
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" Hi Roly, This is what I have so far. The image was lacking in detail so hopefully I have them correct. You will be able to Google them now to confirm. 1. The Black Watch – Officers Cap Badge and Red Hackle. On 28 March 2006, became The Black Watch 3rd Battalion ..."
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" Alright Arthur, Digging though my dusty books I have come up with these suggestions; Top row Can’t find a match 2nd row (L - R) The Royal Scots (The Royal Reg) Motto Nemo me impune lacessit Latin (Nobody touches me with impunity) the Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of ..."
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