Scottish Legion (Ireland)

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Scottish Legion
Legion for the Independence of Scotland
Legion Albannach (Gaelic)
Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba (Gaelic)
Banner used by the Scottish Legion
Active1859–1861
Country Ireland
Allegiance King of the Irish
TypeLegion
Part ofthe 15 Brigade
Motto(s)"Dèan sabaid airson na tha fios againn a tha ceart!" (English: Fight for what we know is right!)
Engagements
DecorationsCrois Cogaidh Óir 1857–1860
Crois Cogaidh Óir 1861
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Freddie McGuire

The Legion for the Independence of Scotland (Gaelic: Legion airson Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba), more commonly know as the Scottish Legion (Gaelic: Legion Albannach) was a legion of the Irish Royal Army. The legion was formed in 1859 and served in every major campaign until it's disbandment in 1861 after the Battle of Kingscourt.