Tour Scotland Autumn Photograph 78th Highlanders War Memorial Edinburgh

Tour Scotland Autumn photograph of the 78th Highlanders War Memorial on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. Celtic cross including three lower stages, on large stone base. The top half of the cross is carved with Celtic knots on all four sides. The 78th Regiment of Foot was a Highland Infantry Regiment of the Line raised in late 18th Century Scotland for service against the French during the French Revolutionary Wars. The Regiment later led to involvement in worldwide military activities in countries such as India, Egypt and South Africa. The regiment is most well known for its involvement in the Siege of Lucknow.



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