It was formed in Egypt in February 1916 by absorbing the Lowland and Scottish Horse Mounted Brigades.

The brigade was on Suez Canal defences attached to the 52nd (Lowland) Division and was broken up in October 1916.

[4] It was transferred to Egypt, arriving on 7 February 1916 and was immediately[3] absorbed into the 1st Dismounted Brigade.

The battalion was transferred to Salonika, arriving 20 October, where it joined 82nd Brigade, 27th Division.

[9] The battalion was transferred to Salonika, arriving 21 October, where it joined 81st Brigade, 27th Division.