Nova Scotia Highlanders

The Nova Scotia Highlanders
Regimental badge
Active1871–present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Army
TypeLight infantry
RoleLight role
SizeOne battalion
Part of36 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQTruro, Nova Scotia
NicknamesNorth Novies, North Novas
MottoCos cheum nach gabh tilleadh (Scottish Gaelic for 'No retreating footsteps')
March
  • "The Sweet Maid of Glendaruel"
  • "The Atholl Highlanders"
  • "The Piobaireachd of Donald Dhu"
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours
Websitecanada.ca/en/army/corporate/5-canadian-division/the-nova-scotia-highlanders.html
Insignia
TartanMacDonald, Clan Donald
Abbreviation
  • NS Highrs (as seen on rank slip on)
  • Official: NSH

The Nova Scotia Highlanders (also known as North Novies, North Novas) is an infantry regiment in the primary reserve of the Canadian Army. It is part of 36 Canadian Brigade Group, 5th Canadian Division.

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