In 1939 the Lovat Scouts were mobilized to provide “Mounted Scouts” for reconnaissance and close protection. The Regiment formed part of the 9th (Highland) Division until 1940 when they joined the Mounted Cavalry Division in Nottinghamshire. They then sailed to the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic to protect that island from an expected German invasion.

They returned to Scotland in 1942 and shortly thereafter began training as a Mountain Reconnaissance Regiment. This initial infantry induction took place in Fort George, and was carried out by the training staff of the Cameron Highlanders.

In 1943 they landed in Naples and carried out many successful behind the lines patrols and continued in this campaign until the cease fire was announced in 1945.