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The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, 1799-1881

The Thin Red Line, by Robert Gibb, 1881

The 93rd Sutherland Highlanders was raised in 1799; and was probably the last Clan regiment, as the soldiers were recruited almost exclusively from the estates of the Countess of Sutherland.
We aim to tell you something of the history of this distinguished regiment, from its formation until its amalgamation with the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders in 1881. 		 
  

93rd Sutherland Highlanders, 1799 - 1881 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, 1799 -1881
   
The Battle of New Orleans, 1815 The Battle of New Orleans, 1815 
   
 "The Thin Red Line" Balaklava, 1854 
   
India, 1857 - 1880 India, 1857 - 1880 

Research Enquiries

Research Enquiries

Do you have a geneological or historical enquiry? 

The Museum's extensive archive has personal and official material which reflects the history of the Regiment. For more information and to submit an enquiry, please visit our "Research Enquiries" page.

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Object of the Month

Object of the Month

Miniature Portrait of John Currie Lauder, 1914 - 1918

Son of the world famous music hall entertainer Sir Harry Lauder.

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Did You Know?

Sergeant Sam MacDonald, of the 93rd, c 1800, was 6 foot 10 inches tall and had a 48 inch chest. The Countess of Sutherland granted him extra pay due to his size.