Photographs of the Royal Scots Greys (2nd Draggons). during the reign of Queen Victoria.

 The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons.)

Raised in 1678, under the name of Royal regiment of Scots Dragoons  changed to 2nd Royal North British Dragoons in 1751. The regiment took part in many campaigns, In 1701 to 1705 In The war of the Spanish Succession. at the battles of Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde and Malplaquet. and at Dettingen during the War of Austrian Succession. During the Seven years war (1756 - 1763,) they were at the Battle of Warbung. French revolutionary Wars, they served at Willems. The most famous of all there Battles was 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo (where many of the prints available are about). During the Crimean war they served with distinction at the Battle of Balaclava and again at Sevastopol.    During the Boer wars they were at the relief of Kimberley and Paardeburg. During the First World war the regiment in 1914 took part in the retreat from Mons, Marne, Aisne Ypres. and during 1915,at Arras, 1917, saw them again at Amiens, Somme. while during 1918 they took part in the campaigns, on the Hindenburg Line, Pursuit to Mons,  During World war two,  they saw action at Hill 112, Falaise, Hochwald, Aller, bremen, Merjayun. Alamel Halfa, El Alamein, Nofilia and in Italy at Salerno.

The regiment has received three Victoria Cross awards. two during the Crimean War, and one during World war two.  The Motto of the regiment is  Second to None.

In 1971 the Regiment amalgamated with the 3rd Carabineers (Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards) under the new name of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabineers and Greys)

JOHN GRIEVE (Sergeant Major)  2^nd Dragoons          At Balaklava October 25^th 1854, in the heavy Cavalry charge one of Grieve’s officers being surrounded by Russian horsemen, he rode to his rescuer, cut off the head of one of them, disabled two others, and put them to flight, thereby saving the life of his officer.

HENRY RAMAGE  (Private, afterwards Sergeant)  2^nd Dragoons    At the battle of Balaklava, Private McPherson of the 2^nd Dragoons was severely wounded and surrounded by seven Russians.  Private Ramage rode to his help, cut his way through the enemy and saved his comrade’s life.  On the same day, when the Heavy Brigade was covering the retreat of the Light Cavalry, Private Gardiner’s leg was shattered by a round shot and he lay on the ground exposed to a very heavy cross fire.  Ramage dashed to his rescue and carried him to the rear, the place where he had fallen being almost immediately covered by Russian Cavalry.  He also, when the Heavy Brigade was rallying and the enemy retiring dismounted and brought in a prisoner from the Russian ranks.     Ramage died at Newbridge, Ireland, not long after receiving his decoration, which was sold in London on June 16^th 1903 for £61.

"Second To None" - The Scots Greys (1895)

The Scots Greys were originally the North British Dragoons, whose first Colonel was Graham, of Claverhouse.  Their grey horses, the legend goes, were the gift of William the Third, for good service in Flanders.  Their Bearskins were worn under Marlborough at Ramilies, where the Greys overthrew the famous French Regiment, du Roi.  Twice since then have the Greys taken standards in battle : the white damask "Giants'" flag of the French Household Cavalry at Dettingen, and the Eagle of the French, "45th of the Line" at Waterloo.  In the charge of the Heavies at Balaclava they displayed splendid heroism.  The Honorary Colonel of the Greys is the Czar of Russia, to whom recently the regiment sent congratulations on the birth of the Grand Duchess of Olga.

The Sergeant-Major of the Greys (1896)

"Plum Duff", The Drum-Horse of the Royal Scots Greys. (1896)

The Scots Greys in the "Musical Ride". (1896)

Sergeant Major - Scots Greys

The Scots Greys Passing Through Dundee

A Detachment of Scots Greys Watering Horses. (1896)

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Depicting troopers of the 2nd Royal North British Dragoons (Scots Greys) on the morning of 18th June 1815. before the Battle of waterloo, and their great charge into history.

Available in two sizes:

Print serial number DHM001. Image size 30" x 19". Print price £42 ($75).

Print serial number DHM026. Image size 21" x 14". Print price £32 ($55).

Centre detail from the painting Scotland Forever showing the charge of the Greys at Waterloo.

Print serial number DHM066. Image size 15" x 21". Print price £32 ($55).

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Special giclee canvas edition of only 200 LARGE canvas prints  Order code gdhm028  . large Canvas size 40" x28" price £500 or  30" x 20" price £350. To know more about Giclee prints and our range click here. 

The picture shows the charge of the Scots Greys with the Gordon Highlanders holding onto the stirrups. Although this is a point of argument to the improbability, both regiments concur this action did happen.

Available in two sizes:

Print serial number DHM028. Image size 30" x 18". Print price £42 ($75).

Small print serial number DHM029. Image size 21" x 14". Print price £32 ($55).

At about 2.00pm the Union Brigade crashes through the ranks on Napoleon's 1st Infantry Corps. The 2nd Royal North British Dragoons on the far left of the line, plow through Marcognets Division. Only Durette's division will escape intact. With Brigade General Pansoby at their head, elements of the now disordered cavalry charge on to the French artillery.

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Original oil painting for sale Canvas size 48" x 36" price £10,000 export

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Depicting Sgt Ewart dispatching a French cavalryman on his way back with the Eagle and Standard captured from the French 45th regiment of foot. This very large painting, nearly 11' x 9' was painted in 1847, a year after Sgt Ewart's death.

Print serial number DHM112. Image size 15" x 23". Print price £34 ($60).

Print serial number VAR458. Image size 17" x 12". Print price £24 ($45).

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Showing the charge of the Scots Greys and the Inniskillings at Balaclava.

Print serial number DHM952. Image size 17" x 12". Print price £24 ($45).

Sgt Ewart is shown taking the French standard from the 45th French Infantry Regiment. Ewart cut down two French soldiers and the standard Bearer to keep hold of the Eagle and standard, he was ordered to take it to the rear. By Being ordered to the rear, This probably saved his life and also the standard for the regiment, as the rest of the regiment continued charging forward to French artillery positions, much further than they should have gone, now with very tied horses and unable to rally, the Scots Greys were attacked by Farine's Brigade of Cavalry (6th and 9th Cuirassiers.) and later by the 4th Lancers, very few managed to return to the British Lines. 

Print serial number DHM004. Image size 21" x 15". Print price £34 ($60)

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Depicting the charge of the Scots Greys supported by the Gordon Highlanders at the Battle of Waterloo. as they charge through the French Infantry lines, painted in 1904. giving more credence to the "Gordons and greys stirrup charge"

Print serial number VAR454. Print price £24 ($45). Image size 17" x 12".

Charge of the Heavy Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava .25th October 1854  by Philippoteaux

The Scots Greys are shown charging into the Russian cavalry amongst the The Scots Greys can be seen the regimental butcher who joined the action. This charge made up for the disastrous charge of the Light Brigade.   Permission by the regiment was given to reproduce 1000 prints This open edition.  

Print serial number DHM183. Print image size 30" x19"  print price £42 ($75)

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Print serial number VAR278. Image size 8" x 11.5". Print price £12($22)

Print serial number UN081. Image size 7" x 11". Print price £8

Chromolithograph plate 10" x 7" from the series published by A K Johnson, published 1893. Price for original print £90. Ordering code AUN081.

Print serial number UN080. Image size 7" x 11". Print price £8

Print serial number UN245. Image size 9" x 12". Print price £8 ($15).

by Richard Simkin

Plate from the book our armies 1896. Image size 10" x 7"  paper size 11" x 8".  price £65 

by Richard Simkin

Plate from the book our armies 1896. Image size 10" x 7"  paper size 11" x 8".  price £65 

Chromolithograph plate 10" x 7" from the series published by A K Johnson, published 1893. Price for original print £90. Ordering code UN508.

Chromolithograph plate 10" x 7" from the series published by A K Johnson, published 1893. Price for original print £90. Ordering code UN509.

Reprint published by Connoisseur Publishing Co. 1909 of the original uniform plate published by Spooner 1830-40 from the series of 70 plates entitled Military & Naval Costumes by L Mansion and L Eschauzier, coloured by Martin C Bowen.

First Light - Battle of Britain, July 1940 by Philip West.