Scotland's Regiments: The Gordon Highlanders #1

This instalment in our series of Scottish regiments brings to life the prestigious Gordon highlanders. Even though the regiment is just over 200 years old, we have had to spread the video between two parts due to the impressive role it played within the British Army.
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[@Robert-sy4bd]

My Papa served with the Gordon Highlanders in WW1. HE listed right away and wasn't even 15 yet. I am so proud of him.

[@grahampatersongrahampaters1755]

My Dads father served in WW1in the Gordon Highlanders, he too was under age as such. He died the year before I was born, wished I had known him. A historic and great regiment.

[@grahampatersongrahampaters1755]

Same with my Grand Dad. I am proud too.

[@gordonirvine1084]

My grandfather too. He was wounded and only lived a short time after war ended. I am honored to be named Gordon.

[@TheMadBaron24]

This documentary is so beautiful. Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 forever

[@TheJollyReiver]

Excellent video fella. Glad you included ‘a Gordon for me’ too ;-) I love the Gordon Highlander museum in Aberdeen, such a great place. A marvellous regiment.

[@WolfofAlba]

I've been a few times it's always an interesting visit. Lots of very cool history and war trophies gathered over the years.

[@RiffmuirKennels]

My Uncle enlisted under age to join the Gordon's in 1914 by forging his fathers signature and my Grandfather could not get it annulled. He stated he was nineteen but was sixteen. I have a picture of two of my Uncles, one joined the Argyles and served in the regiment with my Grandfather from my Mothers side of the family, both Uncles had their photos taken locally at the same time prior to leaving for France. For some reason my Uncle Andrew did not have his kilt, he borrowed my Uncle David Argyle kilt. Uncle Andrew was invalided out due to shell shock after being buried by shell explosion in no mans land attacking the German lines. He returned to Glasgow for treatment but always had a stammer till his death in 1983. My Uncle David of the Argyles was not so lucky and died by sniper shot. I never was told why Uncle Andrew joined the Gordon's as my family are lowlanders and my Grandfather along with my Uncle were in the 2nd Battalion of the Argyles the local Regiment. Thanks for the video of the Regiment.

[@MAUREENALLEN79]

A GORDON! A GORDON! And it all started with a kiss.

[@PlasticScot]

Respect.

[@seansteinhorst542]

Long live the regiment.Brought me to tears

[@knockemdeadkid654]

A Gordon Highlander descendant here! Living in America, Scotland forever! Shawn Michael Gordon, A Cock 'O the north!

[@thomasbaillie-carrigan3100]

Thank you so much! My Father and Grandfather served with the Gordon's in both World Wars.

[@pab4435]

A fantastic regiment

[@karmz_]

My great great grandfather served in 1914-1918 - Frederick James Godfrey🙂

[@richardhayward2800]

my grandfather was a piper WW1

[@seangregorygurley8429]

Beautiful video.

[@outpostraven]

Great video!

[@glennewen7090]

My Dad was in the Gordons in the 50's. BYDAND!

[@tomaseriksson6338]

Probably the Finest Regiment in the world👍

[@viciouslady1340]

I Hope you will eventually cover the Black watch

[@WolfofAlba]

Yeah that's the plan, we are gonna do all the Scottish regiments. So they are definitely on the list!

[@viciouslady1340]

@@WolfofAlba Excellent both my brothers were in the watch out of Montreal Canada and as my oldest brother was 12 years older anf an officer but had no family I was always at their family days and listening to their lore .

[@AlphaGoII]

Thank you Wolf!

[@montieluckett7036]

Question: How can you stand against a troop of Gordon Highlanders? Answer: You Can't.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Embrace our heritage

[@WolfofAlba]

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@thedictationofallah]

Can you please show us the sources for this video?

[@user-wg1nx4vq9h]

😊❤️

[@Raginglaswegian2008]

What is the name of the tune that starts at 9:16

[@adamliwanag92]

Does Wellington have nothing to offer me but these Amazons

[@petertelleman9717]

I'm a big fan of the Gordon Highlanders, but I have to comment on the part about Majuba Hill and the remark they were facing a superior number of Boer troops. At Majuba hill the numbers were about the same on both sides, the British lost to superior marksmanship and rifles, not numbers....

[@SouthpawDavey]

Sub 250 saw you on Twitter. Love UK history. Get it out before its all written over..

[@WolfofAlba]

Ah amazing! Congrats on being number 250! Yeah trying to get it out before certain people try and change it

[@SouthpawDavey]

@@WolfofAlba I am the gammon on twitter. Keep em coming. Cheers.

[@colinlynch481]

Could anyone tell me the Name and singer of the introduction tune

[@johnwalsh4948]

Sister Regiment...Cape Town Highlanders in South Africa.

[@elizabethwalker8272]

I'm of Gorbon decent thru my paternal parent. He spoke of them being "Low Landers" us this true?

[@colinm8200]

MacMillan clan. I hope they fought at Waterloo.

[@ZeroNinerFoxtrot]

what is the title of the movie in the beginning?

[@WolfofAlba]

The film is called Waterloo it's an excellent film I'd highly recommend!

[@ZeroNinerFoxtrot]

@@WolfofAlba thank you very much!

[@thefrenchareharlequins2743]

THE 92ND WILL ADVANCE!

[@emperor719]

Intro music please?

[@WolfofAlba]

Fear a Bhata by Capercaillie

[@stephengordon1024]

Swear my chest expanded 6 inches ❤❤ 😂😂

[@JM-dy4ty]

Bydand.

[@stuarts1948]

No direct translation. Its meaning is Stand and fight but comes from Scots word Bide meaning stand or stay as in these examples: abide with me or I am no awha to bide awha .

[@gertjanvantrier8766]

i saw the the name egmond op zee it shoeld be egmand aan zee

[@williamturner1517]

If you're nay a Gordon, you're nothing to me.