94th Regiment of Foot - Scotch Brigade

12/06/2026

Regulations respecting the Supply of Meat to the Army. (extract)
His Majesty's Warrant of the 25th May, 1797, directs that the Soldier is to defray, out of his pay, the Expence of his Meat, except when Meant of the Quality proper to be provided for him shall exceed the price Six Pence per pound; in which case, the Excess of Price shall be allowed to him upon a Quantity not exceeding Three Quarters of Meat per day.

The General Officers are required to signify to the Commanding Officers of the Regiments, and to instruct them to explain, in the clearest and most explicit Manner, to the Non-commissioned Officers and Soldiers, that although Care is taken that the Meat provided for the Soldiers shall be at all times good and wholesome, yet it is not intended to burden the Public with Excess of Price for Meat of a Quality superior to that usually supplied to Soldiers, or which they would purchase for themselves if Extra Prices were not allowed to them, much less is it intended to authorize the Purchase of the Prime Pieces exclusively; The Carcass, the Side, or Quarter, of the Beast....

Regulations respecting the Supply of Bread to the Army. (extract)
His Majesty's Warrant of the 25th May, 1797, directs that the Soldier is to defray, out of his pay, the Expence of his Bread, except when the Bread of the Household Quality shall exceed the price of Three Half-pence per Pound, in which case the Excess of Price shall be allowed to him Quantity not exceeding One Pound per day.

The Bread supplied to the Troops is to be of the same quality, made of Meal, the produce of good marketable Wheat, and well dressed through Twelve-Shilling seamed Cloth, or through a Machine producing Meal of equal quality.

In order to secure to the Soldiers the full effect of His Majesty's gracious Intentions respecting the supply of Bread to his Troops, it has been found expedient to enter into Contracts with Persons for the Supply of that Article throughout the Kingdom: the Advantages arising from this Arrangement, when the Price of Bread exceeds Three Half-pence per Pound, are very evident; and in order to guard, as far as possible, against these Contracts being attended with any, even temporary, disadvantage to the Troops, in the Event of the Price of Bread being under Three Half-pence per Pound,the Commissary-in-Chief is required to renew the Contracts from time to time, in order that the lowest possible Price may be charged to the Soldier. Whatever, therefore, may be the Price of Bread, that which is delivered to the Troops is to be of the Quality specified:- When the Price exceeds Three Half-pence per Pound, the excess will be defrayed by the Public:- When, the Price is less that Three Half-pence per Pound, the Soldier is to be charged no more than the Contract Price.

Three Half-pence is about £2.60 as of 2026.

Ross telling what was in a soldiers back pack of the early 1800's. ...

12/06/2026

We often get asked why we are known as the "Scotch Brigade" and not the "Scots Brigade". The use of "Scotch" as a contraction of "Scottish" goes back to the 16th century, and was mostly used by English writers, but fell out of favour in the 20th century, except when referring to food and drink (Scotch broth, Scotch whisky etc.). "Scots" was the preferred term used by Scottish writers, although Robert Burns and Walter Scott both used "Scotch".

Categories English English language Etymology Expression Language Usage Word origin Writing Scot, Scotch, or Scottish? Post author By Pat and Stewart Post date September 7, 2010 Q: In your remarks about the verdict “not proven” in Scotland, you refer to “Scottish law.” I hate to contradict y...

07/06/2026

Day 2 of History in the Park with Edinburgh City Guard, The Antonine Guard, Britannia XIV Medieval Re-enactment, Glasgow Vikings, Regia Anglorum and Scots at War Living History Society.

31/05/2026

Battlefield medicine was a major challenge for the 94th during the peninsular campaign with a shortage of qualified surgeons. Lack of antibiotics meant there was a higher risk of dying from infection even if a soldier survived being shot.

Founded in 1882, St Andrew's Ambulance was Scotland's first ambulance service. Today, St. Andrew's First Aid provides volunteer first aiders and training courses.

30/05/2026

Come down to Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline for the Bruce festival and meet the soldiers of the 94th.

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Come to Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline this weekend to experience living history displays and more!

🕰 Dunfermline Bruce Festival Timetable At A Glance.
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Dunfermline Bruce Festival 2026
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 May
⚔️ Arena 1 – Medieval Arena
Saturday
Opening Ceremony & Pipe Band Parade: 10:30–10:45
Pipe Band: 11:00–11:30
Les Amis Jousting: 11:40–12:10
Battle (Arena 2 battle slot): 12:15–12:45
Battle (Arena 2 battle slot): 13:00–13:30
Brass Band: 13:35–14:05
Les Amis Jousting: 14:15–14:45
Battle (Arena 2 battle slot): 15:00–15:30
Battle (Arena 2 battle slot): 15:40–16:10
Closing Ceremony (incl. performances): 16:15–16:45
MC announcements throughout the day
Sunday
Opening Ceremony & Pipe Band Parade: 11:00–11:20
Pipe/Brass Band: 11:30–12:10
Les Amis Jousting: 12:15–12:45
Battle (Arena 2 battle slot): 13:00–13:30
Battle (Arena 2 battle slot): 13:35–14:05
Brass Band: 14:15–14:45
Les Amis Jousting: 15:00–15:30
Battle (Arena 2 battle slot): 15:40–16:10
Battle (Arena 2 battle slot): 16:15–16:45
Closing Ceremony: 16:50–17:00

All day in and around Arena 1 (both days):
Re‑enactment village, storytellers (5 x 45 mins), squires’ training (with intervals)
Children’s craft tent, Dunfermline Photo Club stand, Peacock stand
Carnegie Birthplace stand – historic treasure hunt, historic enactment actors
Artisan market, beer tent, food stalls
🧙‍♂️ Arena 2 – Kids Zone / Magical Medieval Arena
Saturday
Jester Show: 11:00–11:30
Re‑enactment Battle – Kids: 12:15–12:45
Re‑enactment Battle: 13:00–13:30
Re‑enactment Battle – Kids: 15:00–15:30
Re‑enactment Battle: 15:40–16:10
Sunday
Jester Show: 11:30–12:10
Re‑enactment Battle – Kids: 13:00–13:30
Re‑enactment Battle: 13:35–14:05
Re‑enactment Battle – Kids: 15:40–16:10
Re‑enactment Battle: 16:15–16:45
All day in Arena 2 (both days):
Stocks, “face in the hole” photo boards, face painting
Bouncy castle & fairground, medieval music
Small stage – choirs and local folk artists (every 30 minutes)
Daytime beer tent
💪 Arena 3 – Community Arena (Louise Carnegie Gates)
Stone Lifting Competition (both days):
10:30–11:00
12:15–12:45
13:15–14:00
15:30–16:15
All day in Arena 3:
12 community stalls, Dunfermline Photo Club stand, Peacock stand, funfair

🎵 Arena 4 – Music Zone (Evening)
Saturday & Sunday
Bar open from 14:00

Day one acts

Kyle Falconer
Sergeant
Dictator
The Castros
Rosie Alice
Keiran Forbes

Day two acts

Fatherson
Declan Welsh & The Decadent West
Ben Walker
DOVV
Honk
T-A

Stage times to follow...

26/04/2026

"To the Paymaster...Make your accounts as intricate as you can, and, if possible, unintelligible to every one but yourself...Always grumble and make difficulties when officers go to you for money that is due to them;... make it appear granting them a favour..."

"It may have been noticed that the range of pay of the non-commissioned ranks was very small - thus the Regular Infantry private got 1/- a day, the corporal 1/2¼d, the sergeant 1/6¾, and the sergeant-major 2/0¾.
Wellington considered the n.c.o. underpaid; he relied on him to control the conduct of the troops as a whole; in the Guards he was accustomed to seeing the n.c.o. do any of the duties of the infantry subaltern, and he wished to extend this practice; and in 1812 he specifically raised the question of higher pay for the n.c.o. All he succeeded in gaining, however, was that one sergeant in every troop of cavalry should have higher pay as troop sergeant-major; and one sergeant in every company of infantry should have higher pay and be distinguished by having the regimental colours embroidered below the chevron. Thus arose the colour-sergeant." (Notes on Army Pay 1802 to 1914. Notes on the History of Army Pay By LIEUT.-COL. E. E. E . TODD, O.B.E., R.A.P.C.)

13/04/2026

Firing muskets in wet and windy Welsh weather with mixed results.