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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DANDY NINTH, n.comb. A familiar name applied to the 9th Battalion (Highlanders) The Royal Scots, formed in 1900.Sc. 1934 R. J. T. Hills Something about a Soldier iv.:
“Dandy Ninth,” Pride of the proud city are the 9th Royal Scots, or Edinboro' Highlanders, a territorial battalion, and the only kilted one in the regiment.