The Seaforth Highlanders Of Canada

[kiltedtradesman]

The Seaforths are a proud Regiment.  The Seaforths are more diverse than you could imagine; the Asian's, East Indians Europeans and North American's are all proud of their Regiment and the tartan they wear.  Once you hear the bagpipes echoing in the building, you will know what I am talking about.  You will get a chill up your spine and will be hooked. 

Check the site to get a better idea of the Regiment  http://www.seaforth-highlanders.ca/

 

[CrimsonSeil]

wow thanks now i got some history about the highlanders that I couldn't find on their main site.

 

[30 for 30]

Trust me Seil, it is an honour and a privilege to wear highland kit in the Army, as you are carrying on a proud Canadian military tradition by donning Scottish parade dress. Highland soldiers have a long-held reputation for fierce and aggressive soldiering; consider yourself lucky to have a unit like the Seaforths close to where you live. I haven't been around them in years, but to me the regiment was always an outstanding organization with standards second to none. I'll take a kilt over uniform trousers ANYDAY.

Truth be told, though, dress uniforms (including kilts) are a minor part of being in the Army. They are brought out once in a blue moon, and the vast majority of the time you will wear combat dress like any other soldier.

 

[gds]

Seil, I wouldn't be too concerned about the kilt issue yet, I was a little apprehensive about them as well when I joined the Calgary Highlanders but by the time I earned the right to wear it (after infantry training), it was one of the proudest moments of my life and I will always regard them highly.  It's a little hard to understand now but believe me, once you get it you will understand.  Also, we had a member of East Indian decent in the Regiment who wore a turban and kilt, furthering the cultural diversity of the Military so not to worry my friend! 

 

[Kilted Mayhem]

The Seaforths are very ethnically diverse and regardless of your ethnic backround, you will find out what "once a Seaforth, always a Seaforth" means. Once you join, you will be asked to learn the regiment's history. I advise you to learn about some notable battles such as Vimy and Ortona. The Seaforths have the current distinction to have Canada's only living Victoria Cross recipient. You might even get to meet Smokey and the other Seaforth heroes. If you have the chance, talk to the veterans, you'll never regret it.

We only wear the Kilt for special occasions and will soon become proud to wear the tartan. Just make sure you wear it "regimental". You'll even start to love the pipes.

As an infanteer, you will be asked to put yourself through some tough training. However, you will amaze yourself with what you can do.

Cabar Feidh

 

[Scott]

Aye, nothing like being associated with "The Ladies from Hell"

 

[BDTyre]

I know personally two people who have served in the Seaforths; neither were of Scottish descent.

However, the Scottish-basis of the Seaforths is the part of the appeal for me, ans my family originally hails from Kintyre, County Argyll.

Still waiting to hear from Borden though.

 

[CrimsonSeil]

hmm thx a lot guys i'm learning lots. Once I get in i'll understand... Wel since this is over i have nothing to worry about except my vision test which i assume will block my chance in getting into the infantry. Hmms