at many high profile events in the City of London as well as Greater London, most notably the Beating Retreat, Lord Mayor's Show and The Royal Caledonian Ball. Outside of the United Kingdom, the band has had the opportunity to perform at many parades and military tattoos in countries such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Uzbekistan and Jamaica. From 1953 to 2002, the Pipe Major of the London Scottish held the position of Piper to the Queen Mother. Alliances – The Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's Own) Victoria Crosses Three members of the regiment were awarded the Victoria Cross: Charles William Train; Palestine, 1917. Robert Edward Cruickshank; Palestine, 1918. George Allan Mitchell; Italy, 1944. Commanders 1859–1876: Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Elcho 1894–1902: Lieutenant-Colonel Eustace Balfour 1902– ? : Lieutenant-Colonel W. E. Edmonstone Montgomerie Memorials The unit's First World War and Second World War memorials are located in the Drill Hall at London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Road in Westminster. Gallery References Sources External links London Scottish Regiment website London Scottish Regiment entry at regiments.org Infantry regiments of the British Army Scottish regiments Military units and formations established in 1859 Scottish diaspora in Europe Battalions of the London Regiment (1908–1938) Military units and formations in London Military units and formations in the City of Westminster 1859 establishments in the United Kingdom Regiments of the British Army in World War II