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Cruachan II enjoys a bottle of beer, Stirling Castle 
 
Animals have always played a part in the life of the British Army; particularly horses for transport and dogs for guard duties. Soldiers have also adopted animals, but when the custom of having official regimental mascots begun is unclear. The goat belonging to the Royal Welch Fusiliers during the American War of Independence (c1775) seems to be the first record of an official regimental mascot.

   
Mascots - Introduction Mascots - Introduction 
   
Cruachan I, 1928 - 1942 Cruachan I, 1928 - 1942
   
Cruachan II, 1950 - 1985 Cruachan II, 1950 - 1985
   
Cruachan III, 1995 - 2009      Cruachan III, 1995 - 2009

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Cruachan II and Cruachan III share ancestors, such as Bergastor of Transy and Sonyad of Transy. The world famous Transy Stud, was established in 1886 near Dunfermline, Scotland.