51st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland
HQ 51st Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Scotland is a Regional Point of Command, Brigade of the British Army.
| Headquarters 51st Infantry Brigade & Headquarters Scotland 51st (Scottish) Brigade 51st (Highland) Infantry Brigade 51st Brigade | |
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Insignia of HQ 51st Infantry Brigade | |
| Active | 1914–1918 1983–present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Regional Command (British Army) |
| Garrison/HQ | Redford Barracks, Edinburgh |
| Nickname(s) | The Fighting 51st |
| Engagements | First World War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier Jody Davies MBE |
Although it takes its name and identity directly from, the 51st (Highland) Division, it is also a descendant of the 52nd Lowland Division.
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