Galloway Rangers

Galloway Rangers were a British military unit active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, primarily composed of volunteers recruited from the Galloway region of southwestern Scotland. They served as a light cavalry force, often engaged in patrols, reconnaissance, and frontier defense, particularly during times of conflict like the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. Known for their mobility and local knowledge, the Galloway Rangers played a role in maintaining security along borders and in colonial territories, contributing to Britain's military efforts during this period.