Atholl Highlanders Silver Regimental Sgian Dubh
Atholl Highlanders Silver Regimental Sgian Dubh
The Atholl Highlanders is a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment. The regiment is not part of the British Army but under the command of the Duke of Atholl, and based in Blair Atholl.
The Atholl Highlanders is a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment. The regiment is not part of the British Army but under the command of the Duke of Atholl, and based in Blair Atholl.
The regiment was originally raised in Perthshire by John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl as the 77th Regiment of Foot (or Atholl Highlanders, or Murray’s Highlanders) in December 1777. The regiment was formed as a relief for other regiments serving in North America, and spent most of its existence in Ireland.
More than 50 years later, in 1839, George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl, as Lord Glenlyon, re formed the regiment as a bodyguard which he took to the Eglinton Tournament at Eglinton Castle, Ayrshire. Three years later, in 1842, the regiment escorted Queen Victoria during her tour of Perthshire and, in 1844, when the Queen stayed as a guest of the Duke at Blair Castle, the regiment mounted the guard for the entire duration of her stay.
In recognition of the service that the regiment provided during her two visits, the Queen announced that she would present the Atholl Highlanders with colours, thus giving the regiment official status. The regiment’s first stand of colours was presented by Lady Glenlyon on behalf of the Queen in 1845.
Atholl Highlanders Silver Regimental Sgian Dubh:
This Sgian Dubh is handcrafted by our regimental silversmith, featuring exquisite solid silver mounts and the iconic ‘Wild man of Atholl’ badge elegantly mounted on a meticulously hand-carved hilt. Finished with a classic pin top and top mount, this piece embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of Highland dress.
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Our extensive collection features hallmarked sterling silver sgian dubh expertly crafted by the Regimental silversmith and Royal silversmiths Hamilton & Inches in the historic city of Edinburgh, as well as our own regimental silversmith in Scotland.