Motto of The Nova Scotia Highlanders
Motto of The Nova Scotia Highlanders
Blazon
COS CHEUM NACH GABH TILLEADH;
Symbolism
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.
