Scotland The Brave - Scottish Military March -

: The lyrics most commonly sung today were written in 1950 by Scottish journalist Cliff Hanley for singer Robert Wilson. These lyrics celebrate the natural beauty of the Highlands and the legendary bravery of Scottish warriors. Musical Characteristics

: Formally adopted as the regimental quick march in 2006 . Scotland the Brave - Scottish Military March

Designed for movement, the song possesses the structural traits of a classic military march: : The lyrics most commonly sung today were

: It is the authorized pipe band march of the British Columbia Dragoons in the Canadian Armed Forces and is played during reviews at U.S. institutions like The Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute. Designed for movement, the song possesses the structural

: By 1911, it was included in pipe music collections for the Boys' Brigade Bands of Glasgow.

: Because Highland bagpipes produce a constant stream of sound, pipers use specific melodic "ornaments"—rapid sequences of extra notes—to break up the sound and emphasize the march rhythm.