Welcome to Colonel James Wardlaw's Regiment of Dragoons. Whether you are passing through, looking for a regiment to join, are newly recruited, or one of the old lags I hope that you'll find plenty of interest on this site to interest and inform you about our little piece of the Knot.

If you are looking to join us, I'd like to believe that we can offer something for everyone. Whilst our field strength is, by definition of our role as dragoons, made up entirely of musket, our strong ties with Waller's Brigade means that those of you who decide they prefer to trail the puissant pike' can be seconded to the Brigade block (although why anyone wouldn't want to play with muskets and powder is beyond me). For those who don't see themselves as active on the field, there are opportunities to take part in "Living History" in which the daily life of people in the 17th Century is re-created.

If you wish to learn more about the regiment or about life and events in the 17th century more broadly, we can be contacted through our public Facebook page. All questions will be answered (except the one about where babies come from!) None should be considered too obvious or silly.

For the current members there is the Wardlaw's members-only group on Facebook where we can stay in touch, provide encouragement and support during the winter months and share any pieces of research that we have gleaned from our studies of the period.

We may not be the biggest Regiment in the army lists, but as a regiment with over forty years of service in the Knot we have a tradition of being well dressed and drilled, always performing our duties well, whether that be in a drill display or living history camp, in the skirmish line or musket block, performing a mounted action or something as simple as gate guard. We take pride in what we do, and I hope that you will be able to share in that pride

Oh, and a few jars and a rollicking good sing!