"Albanich" the Name



The name was taken from the cap badge of The Galloway Rifle Volunteers, which were formed in 1854. When they were disbanded in the 1920s they became the 5^th battalion the KOSB. As I am descended from a long line of Gallovidians and my wife is possibly related to a rather famous sergeant, of the rifle corps, "Mad Mick" Crossan It seemed an appropriate name for our new boat

Authentic history begins with the Battle of the Standard 1129 AD.

"The Scots of Galloway, a fierce ungovernable race, who fought half naked, had already distinguished themselves in King David's advance. They demanded the right to lead the van. In the second line came the Borderers and men at arms led by the young and gallant Prince Henry. In support were the men of the Lothians and Highlanders.

The enemy consisted of a solid phalanx of Barons and their retainers, clad in full armour, with quantities of Archers in reserve. The men of Galloway, shouting "Albanich" charged, and during two hours wrought such slaughter amongst the English spearmen that these latter began to yield."

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