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The Nova Scotia Highlanders

Truro, Nova Scotia
Approval of a Motto
April 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 374

Motto of The Nova Scotia Highlanders

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Blazon

Motto

COS CHEUM NACH GABH TILLEADH;


Symbolism

Motto

This expression in Scottish Gaelic means “A path that will not allow retreat,” and has often been translated as “No retreating footsteps.” It has historic significance having been used as a motto by two now obsolete Nova Scotia regiments, The North Nova Scotia Highlanders and The Cumberland Highlanders.