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The regiment's history began in 1678, when three independent troops of Scots Dragoons were raised. In 1681 these troops were regimented to form The Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons, numbered the 4th Dragoons in 1694. They were already mounted on grey horses by this stage and were already being referred to as the Grey Dragoons. In 1707 they were renamed The Royal North British Dragoons (North Britain then being a common name for Scotland), but were already being referred to as the Scots Greys. In 1713 they were renumbered the 2nd Dragoons, as it was established that only one regiment of English dragoons had existed prior to their creation. In 1877 their nickname was finally made official when they became the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys), which was inverted in 1921Events January 2 The first religious radio broadcast ( KDKA AM in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) January 2 Spanish liner Santa Isabel sinks off Villa Garcia 244 dead January 2 DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park San Francisco opens. January 20 Republic of Turke to The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons). They kept this title until 2nd July 1971, when they amalgamated with the 3rd Carabiniers .
The Scots Greys had the mottoA motto is a phrase or collection of words intended to describe the motivation or intention of a sociological grouping or organization. Many countries, universities, and other institutions have mottos, as do families with coats of arms. These mottos are t "Second to none". It referred to their seniority in the British Army and their fighting prowess. Their official motto, however, was Nemo Me Impune Lacessit (No one provokes me with impunity). They were distinctive as the only cavalryAn army unit consisting of mounted soldiers are commonly known as cavalry . Cavalry fight from the backs of their mounts, which most often are horses or camels. Infantry travelling by horse and fighting on foot are instead known as dragoons. Modern cavalr regiment to wear bearskinA bearskin is a tall fur hat worn as part of the ceremonial uniform of several regiments in the British Army, most notably the five regiments of Foot Guards. The standard bearskin is 18 inches tall, weighs one and a half pounds and is made from the fur ofs instead of helmetA helmet is a form of protective clothing worn on the head and usually made of metal or some other hard substance, typically for protection from falling objects or high-speed collisions. Helmets are common in the military, construction, mining and some sps.
The regiment has many battle honours from BlenheimThe Battle of Blenheim was a major battle in the War of the Spanish Succession, August 13, 1704. A French and Bavarian army, under Count Camille de Tallard and Maximilian II Emanuel, elector of Bavaria, were advancing on the Austrian capital of Vienna. in 1704Events Building of the Student's Monument in Aiud, Romania. February 29 Native Americans sack Deerfield, Massachusetts August 13 War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim Births June 22 John Taylor English Classical Scholar (died 1766) Deaths Febr through to the Second World War. Their most famous engagement took place at Waterloo on 18 June 1815.