An
historic Regimental Association celebrating
78th Highland Regiment (Fraser's)
The Honourable Simon Fraser, 18th Lord Lovat
of Fraser, 25th MacShimidh (Chief of Clan
Fraser of Lovat) and our Colonel in Chief
since 1995.
Proud
Canadian History
Historic Scottish Heritage
Splendid British Tradition
The
proud history and romantic traditions of the 78th Highland
Regiment ("The Fraser's")
are celebrated by the members of today's 78th Fraser Highlanders!
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the website of the Frasers
The
Fort Fraser Garrison mustered for dinner in the Officer's
Mess at Bessbourgh Armoury on 28 September. The evening
commemorated the Battle of Plains Abraham (13 Sedpt
1769) which involved the British led by General James
Wolf against the French column led by Louis Montcalm.
The axctual battle lasted an hour but was a pivotal
one during the Seven Year's War. General Wolf was
killed in battle . With Wolfe dead and several other
key officers injured, British troops fell into a disorganised
pursuit of the retreating French troops. The 78th
Fraser Highlanders were ordered by Brigadier-General
James Murray to pursue the French with their swords,
but were met near the city by a heavy fire from a
floating battery covering the bridge over the St.
Charles River as well as militia that remained in
the trees.Later, The 78th took the highest number
of casualties of all British units in the battle.Later
The French capitulated on 8 September, and the British
took possession of Montreal. The For Fraser Garrison
has a website visitor's kiosk about the Plains
of Abraham . The commemorative dinner concluded
with the Lament piped by Lt. McIllwaine
The
Fraser Highlanders once again proudly opened the 2024
edition of ScotFest, a festival of everything Scottish
at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam on 15 June. The Fraser
Highlanders opened ScotFest with the cannon Friday
afternoon. Saturday brought a real atmosphere of Scotland,
traditional Scottish weather (sunny and very rainy
and windy) especially around noon when once again
the Frasers fired the cannon, in a heavy downpour.
The afternoon brightened up and there were many visitors
present to learn the history of the 78th Frasers and
the role the Fraser Highlanders in colonial Canada.
There were many demonstration firings of the Brown
Bess Land Pattern Musket which delighted the crowd,
and great talks by President OiC Jim Barrett and Capt
Chris Hoskin. The 78th Frasers concluded with a third
firing of the cannon late Saturday afternoon. Click
to view our presence. Video of firings of cannon and
musket will be presented shortly.
The
Fraser Highlanders (Fort Fraser Garrison) attended
the HIghland Games
held in Victoria over the Victoria Day weekend.
The Gun Crew led by
President / OIC Jim Barrett, Captain Chris Hoskins,
Lt. John Hooker,
and Hon. Lt. Col. Mike Redmond fired the Regimental
cannon as part
of the many events featured at the 161st Highland
Games held at
Topaz Park, Victoria.
The
Fraser Highlanders heeded the call to Dinner at Bessborough
Armoury on 13 April to commemorate the Battle of Ste
Foy (27 April 1760). The battle which was fought under
the leadership of General James Murray had at first
some success during the two hour conflict, but advancing
French troops to the British flanks and British cannon
running out of ammunition lead to defeat. The15th
Foot lost 138 out of 386 soldiers of all ranks, or
34% casualties Three-quarters of the officers of the
Fraser Highlanders (78th) were killed or wounded.
The Battle of Sainte-Foy was one of the bloodiest
engagements ever fought on Canadian soil.The 78th
Fraser Highlanders would return to battle in September
1760 with the Montreal Campaign. The Battle of Ste
Foy Dinner featured a sumptious feast and presentation
by Major Jim Barrett. Our OIC. The Battle of Ste Foy
commemorative dinner concluded with the Lament piped
by Lt. McIllwaine
The
78th Fraser Highlanders were front and present at
this year's well attended Celtic Fest hosted by the
Surrey Museum in Cloverdale. Held annually for over
15 years, the celebration of all things Celtic brings
visitors into celebrating all things Celtic. The 78th
Fraser Highlanders greeted many visitors with the
heritage and history of the 78th Fraser Highlanders
and our place in colonial Canadian history. Displays
included the British smooth bore Land Pattern Musket
- the "Brown Bess" (1722-1850s) a flintlock
pistol, and other arnaments carried by the 78th Fraser
Highlanders in conflict. Click to view more at Celtic
Fest.
The
Annual Whisky Tasting Fundraiser of the 78 th Fraser
Highlanders, Fort Fraser Garrison, was hosted by Jim
and Patricia Barrett at “The Barrett Bunker” in Coquitlam,
a magnificent venue for such a popular event. The
early evening was enjoyed to the fullest with excellent
snacks, an amazing selection of notable whiskies and
the usual camaraderie. Congratulations and many thanks
to the 78 th Fraser Highlanders, Jim and Patricia
Barrett, for such a wonderful evening!
The 78th Frasers proudly employ our
cannon and muskets at
Highland Games and other events.
Click on a picture to view a demonstration of the
firing.
The
"Fort Fraser Garrison "
is constituted as a military historical society,
dedicated to preserving the memory and story of
the Regiment, and "The 78th Fraser Highlanders
Association of Vancouver" operates as a
duly registered charitable organisation supporting
youth
in British Columbia
The
Fraser Highlanders' Charity Supporting Youth Programmes
Kidsafe Vancouver
When school is out, Kidsafe is in! Kidsafe provides
vulnerable children with the safety, supervision,
nutritious meals and educational programming they
need and deserve but lack access to due to their challenging
life circumstances. The 78th Fraser Highlanders are
very proud to support KidSafe and their work to provide
a place while school is out for Vancouver children.
Click on the thank you card we received from Kidsafe
to view a larger version and to learn more about Kidsafe.
Heritage
Fairs
(Vancouver)
Fraser Highlander
Mark Dwor giving our cheque to the Vancouver Heritage
Fairs for $600. The Fair encourage students in Vancouver
schools to take an interest in Canadian history in
Vancouver Heritage Fairs where Grade 7 students in
Vancouver are inspired to study and write about Canadian
history. The students then create presentations and
projects similar to a school science fair. The presentation
and project highlights their chosen aspect of Canadian
history or culture and present their project to their
classmates, parents and community.
Congratulations
to the essay winners of the 78th Fraser Highlanders'
Prize for
Scottish-Canadian History"!
Ms
Julia Gabriel won 1st place for her essay "Why
not go to Hudson's Bay Country" with Mr. Keith
Wise winning 2nd place for his essay "Race in
the Atlantic World:Scottish Enlightment Views On Race
and their Influence at Home and Abroad". The
competition was open to students of SFU HIS 448 overseen
by Director of SFU Scottish Studies Dr. Katie McCullough.
PhD. The 78th Frasers have proudly been great supporters
of SFU Scottish Studies. Click on the image to view
Dr. McCullough's letter and learn more about Ms. Gabriel
and Mr. Wise.
St.
John Ambulance Cadet Corps
(New Westminster)
The Fraser
Highlanders donated $300 to the St. John Ambulance
Cadet Corps in New Westminster. to help fund uniforms
and training for the St. John Ambulance Cadet Corps
this month. The Fraser Highlanders Adjutant joined
Hon. Col. Westminster Rgmt Karen Baker-McGrotty of
the Westminster Reg’t with members of the St. John
Cadet Corps. First established in Quebec 1884, St
John Ambulance provides Health and safety training
and volunteer community services
Current
Edition
April 2021
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Fraser's Drinking Song
Join us on exploring the burial site of
"The Old Fox" Simon Fraser, 11th Lord
of Lovat
at Kirkhill west of Inverness
As
Mess events are restricted to members and their
guests, please contact us if you would like
an invitation to attend a formal dinner evening.
please contact the Adjutant for more information.
We
would be most pleased to see you where we will
be present at field events!