In 1967, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Colin “Mad Mitch” Mitchell, were deployed to Aden during Britain’s withdrawal from the colony. After local troops mutinied and seized the Crater district, the Argylls launched a bold night assault to retake it. The operation succeeded with few British casualties and became famous for its discipline and symbolism—bagpipers played as the troops reentered the city. The battalion maintained tight control until the final Britis

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders ~ Balaclava Company, The 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, marches on to the parade ground at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, as Her Majesty The Queen arrives for a week of public engagements in Scotland. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders will be providing the Queen's Guard at Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle during the Queen's stay. Formation and history Balaklava Company was formed in June 2013 when 5 SCOTS was re-organised in accordance wit

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