World War I

Scottish soldiers played a significant role in World War I as part of the British Army. They were deployed to various fronts, including the Western Front in France and Belgium, the Gallipoli Campaign, and other theaters of the war. Scottish regiments, such as the Black Watch, the Gordon Highlanders, and the Royal Scots, displayed exceptional valor and endurance in the face of the brutal trench warfare and the challenges of the conflict. Many Scots made the ultimate sacrifice, and their contributions are commemorated in numerous war memorials across Scotland. The war had a profound impact on Scottish society, contributing to a sense of national identity and reinforcing the strong martial traditions of Scottish regiments within the British Army.