THe Scots guards

The Scots Guards is one of the Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. Their origins lie in the personal bodyguard of King Charles I of England and Scotland.

​

Its lineage can be traced back to 1642, although it was only placed on the English Establishment (thus becoming part of what is now the British Army) in 1686.

​

It is the oldest formed Regiment in the Regular Army, more so than any other in the Household Brigade.