Photograph of soldiers from the Gordon Highlanders who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. They are arranged in a group on the stairs in front of a large building. They are wearing Highland military uniform including a kilt and sporran. Most are holding a rifle with a bayonet attached and Piper McKay, standing to the far right, is holding bagpipes.

The Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882 repressed the nationalist ‘Urabi Revolt and led to increased British control of Egypt. This photograph was taken in Cairo.

This photograph comes from an album from Queen Victoria’s collection titled 'AFGHANISTAN AND EGYPT PORTRAITS 1879 AND 1882' (RCIN 2501413). The album contains photographs of British soldiers who served in the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-80) and Anglo-Egyptian War (1882).