The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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Based in Stirling Castle, we tell the stories of the people of one of Scotland's great Highland Regiments, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
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Hello everyone. We are excited to connect with you all and share our stories.
We want to make sure we’re all on the same page when it comes to creating respectful space. We will be using our Social Media Guidelines to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for everyone: argylls.co.uk/social-media...
We want to make sure we’re all on the same page when it comes to creating respectful space. We will be using our Social Media Guidelines to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for everyone: argylls.co.uk/social-media...
The museum will be observing a two minute silence at 11am on Remembrance Sunday (9th) and Remembrance Day (11th).
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Rolls of Honour from 1914 onwards are available to everyone during open hours of the museum throughout the year.
Ne Obliviscaris, Sans Peur
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Rolls of Honour from 1914 onwards are available to everyone during open hours of the museum throughout the year.
Ne Obliviscaris, Sans Peur
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The museum will be observing a two minute silence at 11am on Remembrance Sunday (9th) and Remembrance Day (11th).
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Rolls of Honour from 1914 onwards are available to everyone during open hours of the museum throughout the year.
Ne Obliviscaris, Sans Peur
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Rolls of Honour from 1914 onwards are available to everyone during open hours of the museum throughout the year.
Ne Obliviscaris, Sans Peur
As Remembrance days approach, we wanted to focus the blog this month on a couple of Argylls of who recently discovered and laid to rest.
Read more about CQMS Charles Monro and Corporal Francis Flynn and their stories here: argylls.co.uk/from-unknown...
Read more about CQMS Charles Monro and Corporal Francis Flynn and their stories here: argylls.co.uk/from-unknown...
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
As Remembrance days approach, we wanted to focus the blog this month on a couple of Argylls of who recently discovered and laid to rest.
Read more about CQMS Charles Monro and Corporal Francis Flynn and their stories here: argylls.co.uk/from-unknown...
Read more about CQMS Charles Monro and Corporal Francis Flynn and their stories here: argylls.co.uk/from-unknown...
Our next Winter Talk will take place on Saturday 29th November and is titled, ‘The Murder of Alexander Litvinenko’
More information and ticket sales here: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...
More information and ticket sales here: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...
Winter Talk: ‘The Murder of Alexander Litvinenko’ – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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November 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Our next Winter Talk will take place on Saturday 29th November and is titled, ‘The Murder of Alexander Litvinenko’
More information and ticket sales here: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...
More information and ticket sales here: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...
Earlier this year, we worked with a lovely family to record Private Walter Scott of the Sutherland Highlander's story, and made a digital record of objects that belonged to him.
Caitlin takes a look at Private Scott's life and the history of rum in the regiment here: argylls.co.uk/spirit-of-th...
Caitlin takes a look at Private Scott's life and the history of rum in the regiment here: argylls.co.uk/spirit-of-th...
October 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Earlier this year, we worked with a lovely family to record Private Walter Scott of the Sutherland Highlander's story, and made a digital record of objects that belonged to him.
Caitlin takes a look at Private Scott's life and the history of rum in the regiment here: argylls.co.uk/spirit-of-th...
Caitlin takes a look at Private Scott's life and the history of rum in the regiment here: argylls.co.uk/spirit-of-th...
Our next Winter Talk will take place 1st November.
Formed at the end of the Second World War, BRIXMIS was created to prevent clashes between Allied armies but soon became an invaluable and unique source of intelligence..
More information and ticket sales here:
Formed at the end of the Second World War, BRIXMIS was created to prevent clashes between Allied armies but soon became an invaluable and unique source of intelligence..
More information and ticket sales here:
Winter Talk: ‘Behind the Iron Curtain’: An Argyll’s story of working in the Military Liaison Mission 1979 – 1981 – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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October 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our next Winter Talk will take place 1st November.
Formed at the end of the Second World War, BRIXMIS was created to prevent clashes between Allied armies but soon became an invaluable and unique source of intelligence..
More information and ticket sales here:
Formed at the end of the Second World War, BRIXMIS was created to prevent clashes between Allied armies but soon became an invaluable and unique source of intelligence..
More information and ticket sales here:
Earlier this month it was announced that the Lord Provost for Stirling selected The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum as the Charity of the Year.
Read more : www.stirling.gov.uk/council-and-...
Image credits: Stirling Council/Mark Ferguson Photography"
Read more : www.stirling.gov.uk/council-and-...
Image credits: Stirling Council/Mark Ferguson Photography"
October 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Earlier this month it was announced that the Lord Provost for Stirling selected The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum as the Charity of the Year.
Read more : www.stirling.gov.uk/council-and-...
Image credits: Stirling Council/Mark Ferguson Photography"
Read more : www.stirling.gov.uk/council-and-...
Image credits: Stirling Council/Mark Ferguson Photography"
Our next Winter Talk is on Saturday 1st November
This talk will focus on BRIXMIS, which was established at the end of WWII as a means of deconflicting the operations of the Allied armies.
More info about the talk and ticket purchase:
This talk will focus on BRIXMIS, which was established at the end of WWII as a means of deconflicting the operations of the Allied armies.
More info about the talk and ticket purchase:
Winter Talk: ‘Behind the Iron Curtain’: An Argyll’s story of working in the Military Liaison Mission 1979 – 1981 – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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October 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our next Winter Talk is on Saturday 1st November
This talk will focus on BRIXMIS, which was established at the end of WWII as a means of deconflicting the operations of the Allied armies.
More info about the talk and ticket purchase:
This talk will focus on BRIXMIS, which was established at the end of WWII as a means of deconflicting the operations of the Allied armies.
More info about the talk and ticket purchase:
Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday (18th October) from 9.30-10.30am.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down and a quiet space will be available outside the museum.
For more information: argylls.co.uk/events/quiet...
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down and a quiet space will be available outside the museum.
For more information: argylls.co.uk/events/quiet...
October 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday (18th October) from 9.30-10.30am.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down and a quiet space will be available outside the museum.
For more information: argylls.co.uk/events/quiet...
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down and a quiet space will be available outside the museum.
For more information: argylls.co.uk/events/quiet...
It's shaping up to be another busy Saturday in the museum this week!
We have our first Winter Talk, ‘Ladies from Hell’ – The Evolution of Dress in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander 1794 – 2006 being hosted by Col A K Miller. Tickets are available and you can purchase these here: shorturl.at/VxSMI
We have our first Winter Talk, ‘Ladies from Hell’ – The Evolution of Dress in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander 1794 – 2006 being hosted by Col A K Miller. Tickets are available and you can purchase these here: shorturl.at/VxSMI
October 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It's shaping up to be another busy Saturday in the museum this week!
We have our first Winter Talk, ‘Ladies from Hell’ – The Evolution of Dress in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander 1794 – 2006 being hosted by Col A K Miller. Tickets are available and you can purchase these here: shorturl.at/VxSMI
We have our first Winter Talk, ‘Ladies from Hell’ – The Evolution of Dress in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander 1794 – 2006 being hosted by Col A K Miller. Tickets are available and you can purchase these here: shorturl.at/VxSMI
We are now on our Winter Season hours and the museum will be open from 9.30 until 5pm, 7 days a week. We will welcome our last visitors into the building at 4.30pm each day.
The only planned closures during these months will be Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
The only planned closures during these months will be Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
October 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We are now on our Winter Season hours and the museum will be open from 9.30 until 5pm, 7 days a week. We will welcome our last visitors into the building at 4.30pm each day.
The only planned closures during these months will be Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
The only planned closures during these months will be Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, and Stirling Castle closure due to weather warnings on Saturday 4th October, the museum will remain closed until Monday 6th October.
If circumstances change, we will updated all our platforms to inform visitors.
We are genuinely sorry for any inconvenience caused.
If circumstances change, we will updated all our platforms to inform visitors.
We are genuinely sorry for any inconvenience caused.
October 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, and Stirling Castle closure due to weather warnings on Saturday 4th October, the museum will remain closed until Monday 6th October.
If circumstances change, we will updated all our platforms to inform visitors.
We are genuinely sorry for any inconvenience caused.
If circumstances change, we will updated all our platforms to inform visitors.
We are genuinely sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Reminder that the first Winter Talk is Saturday (11th October).
'Ladies from Hell’ – The Evolution of Dress in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander 1794 – 2006 will examine the evolution of the dress and accoutrements worn by The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
argylls.co.uk/.../winter-t...
'Ladies from Hell’ – The Evolution of Dress in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander 1794 – 2006 will examine the evolution of the dress and accoutrements worn by The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
argylls.co.uk/.../winter-t...
October 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Reminder that the first Winter Talk is Saturday (11th October).
'Ladies from Hell’ – The Evolution of Dress in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander 1794 – 2006 will examine the evolution of the dress and accoutrements worn by The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
argylls.co.uk/.../winter-t...
'Ladies from Hell’ – The Evolution of Dress in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander 1794 – 2006 will examine the evolution of the dress and accoutrements worn by The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
argylls.co.uk/.../winter-t...
At the museum, we remember, 'The Forgotten War' and the men who served with the 1st Bn in Korea.
75 years ago today, the Battle of Hill 282 took place - a notable event in Argyll history.
Caitlin's blog focuses on the Argylls in Korea, and you can read this here: argylls.co.uk/never-forget...
75 years ago today, the Battle of Hill 282 took place - a notable event in Argyll history.
Caitlin's blog focuses on the Argylls in Korea, and you can read this here: argylls.co.uk/never-forget...
Never Forgetting the ‘Forgotten War’ – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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September 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
At the museum, we remember, 'The Forgotten War' and the men who served with the 1st Bn in Korea.
75 years ago today, the Battle of Hill 282 took place - a notable event in Argyll history.
Caitlin's blog focuses on the Argylls in Korea, and you can read this here: argylls.co.uk/never-forget...
75 years ago today, the Battle of Hill 282 took place - a notable event in Argyll history.
Caitlin's blog focuses on the Argylls in Korea, and you can read this here: argylls.co.uk/never-forget...
Reminder that we have a free commemorative event for the Korean War next Saturday.
Staff will also be taking objects from storage to share during this event - including this American made "Small Operating Case" acquired by Medical Sergeant Cooper.
More info & tickets: argylls.co.uk/events/korea...
Staff will also be taking objects from storage to share during this event - including this American made "Small Operating Case" acquired by Medical Sergeant Cooper.
More info & tickets: argylls.co.uk/events/korea...
September 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Reminder that we have a free commemorative event for the Korean War next Saturday.
Staff will also be taking objects from storage to share during this event - including this American made "Small Operating Case" acquired by Medical Sergeant Cooper.
More info & tickets: argylls.co.uk/events/korea...
Staff will also be taking objects from storage to share during this event - including this American made "Small Operating Case" acquired by Medical Sergeant Cooper.
More info & tickets: argylls.co.uk/events/korea...
The museum had the honour of hosting a recognition event for a group of Cadets who where chosen to attend the historic Coronation Ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III.
This occasion was dedicated to awarding the coveted King’s Coronation Medals, a rare honour.
Image credits: SSI Joe Ash
This occasion was dedicated to awarding the coveted King’s Coronation Medals, a rare honour.
Image credits: SSI Joe Ash
September 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The museum had the honour of hosting a recognition event for a group of Cadets who where chosen to attend the historic Coronation Ceremony of His Majesty King Charles III.
This occasion was dedicated to awarding the coveted King’s Coronation Medals, a rare honour.
Image credits: SSI Joe Ash
This occasion was dedicated to awarding the coveted King’s Coronation Medals, a rare honour.
Image credits: SSI Joe Ash
Now that your settled back into the classroom, we want to remind teachers and other educators that the Argyll Museum offers free education sessions.
We have different workshops that bring to life topics taught in class, find more info visit our website argylls.co.uk/learning/in-...
We have different workshops that bring to life topics taught in class, find more info visit our website argylls.co.uk/learning/in-...
September 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Now that your settled back into the classroom, we want to remind teachers and other educators that the Argyll Museum offers free education sessions.
We have different workshops that bring to life topics taught in class, find more info visit our website argylls.co.uk/learning/in-...
We have different workshops that bring to life topics taught in class, find more info visit our website argylls.co.uk/learning/in-...
On Saturday 27th September, to remember “The Forgotten War”, and the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Hill 282 we are pleased to host Lt Col Gordon Adamson for his talk on the Korean War.
Tickets are free, but limited, and you can find these and information here:
Tickets are free, but limited, and you can find these and information here:
Korean War Commemoration Event – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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September 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On Saturday 27th September, to remember “The Forgotten War”, and the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Hill 282 we are pleased to host Lt Col Gordon Adamson for his talk on the Korean War.
Tickets are free, but limited, and you can find these and information here:
Tickets are free, but limited, and you can find these and information here:
Each year we support a number of student placements in the museum, and we recently said goodbye to our latest one.
Jack started with the museum in January 2025, and was tasked with digitising part of our small collections. Find out more about the fantastic work done :
Jack started with the museum in January 2025, and was tasked with digitising part of our small collections. Find out more about the fantastic work done :
Handled with Care: Lessons from the collection – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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September 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Each year we support a number of student placements in the museum, and we recently said goodbye to our latest one.
Jack started with the museum in January 2025, and was tasked with digitising part of our small collections. Find out more about the fantastic work done :
Jack started with the museum in January 2025, and was tasked with digitising part of our small collections. Find out more about the fantastic work done :
Whilst we finalise the Winter Talks for the 2025–26 season, are ready to announce the first lecture.
We are pleased to welcome back Col A. K. Miller, who will look at the changing dress and accoutrements of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, from 1790s until 2006: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...
We are pleased to welcome back Col A. K. Miller, who will look at the changing dress and accoutrements of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, from 1790s until 2006: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...
September 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Whilst we finalise the Winter Talks for the 2025–26 season, are ready to announce the first lecture.
We are pleased to welcome back Col A. K. Miller, who will look at the changing dress and accoutrements of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, from 1790s until 2006: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...
We are pleased to welcome back Col A. K. Miller, who will look at the changing dress and accoutrements of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, from 1790s until 2006: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...
Lochgelly High School History Ambassadors came to the museum for a bespoke visit.
From chatting about different jobs and the ethics of some of the museum items - there was lots of conversation had.
Interested in doing this for your group? Find out more here: argylls.co.uk/learning/in-...
From chatting about different jobs and the ethics of some of the museum items - there was lots of conversation had.
Interested in doing this for your group? Find out more here: argylls.co.uk/learning/in-...
August 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Lochgelly High School History Ambassadors came to the museum for a bespoke visit.
From chatting about different jobs and the ethics of some of the museum items - there was lots of conversation had.
Interested in doing this for your group? Find out more here: argylls.co.uk/learning/in-...
From chatting about different jobs and the ethics of some of the museum items - there was lots of conversation had.
Interested in doing this for your group? Find out more here: argylls.co.uk/learning/in-...
Continuing from last week’s post about the Cruachan Story animation project, we hear from another student on the team. Gabriel shares their experience of bringing the story to life.
You can read about this, and watch the video, here: argylls.co.uk/creating-our...
Photo credit: Michael Boyd Photos
You can read about this, and watch the video, here: argylls.co.uk/creating-our...
Photo credit: Michael Boyd Photos
August 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Continuing from last week’s post about the Cruachan Story animation project, we hear from another student on the team. Gabriel shares their experience of bringing the story to life.
You can read about this, and watch the video, here: argylls.co.uk/creating-our...
Photo credit: Michael Boyd Photos
You can read about this, and watch the video, here: argylls.co.uk/creating-our...
Photo credit: Michael Boyd Photos
During September and October 2025, we will be temporarily pausing research enquiries to allow the team to focus on other projects.
We will reopen this service in November.
Please ensure you email the museum before the 1st of September. More advice:
We will reopen this service in November.
Please ensure you email the museum before the 1st of September. More advice:
Research Enquiries – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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August 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
During September and October 2025, we will be temporarily pausing research enquiries to allow the team to focus on other projects.
We will reopen this service in November.
Please ensure you email the museum before the 1st of September. More advice:
We will reopen this service in November.
Please ensure you email the museum before the 1st of September. More advice:
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum and Historic Scotland partnered with the Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media students at Forth Valley College, Stirling, to create a video based on the Cruachan Story.
Lauren writes about their experience:
Lauren writes about their experience:
The Cruachan Story animation project – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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August 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum and Historic Scotland partnered with the Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media students at Forth Valley College, Stirling, to create a video based on the Cruachan Story.
Lauren writes about their experience:
Lauren writes about their experience:
This Saturday (23rd August) we welcome back Mike for another Bagpipe workshop. Explore a wide range of objects, find out about regimental pipers, and listen to the fascinating stories behind the Museum’s collection of music and instruments.
More information here: argylls.co.uk/events/bagpi...
More information here: argylls.co.uk/events/bagpi...
August 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This Saturday (23rd August) we welcome back Mike for another Bagpipe workshop. Explore a wide range of objects, find out about regimental pipers, and listen to the fascinating stories behind the Museum’s collection of music and instruments.
More information here: argylls.co.uk/events/bagpi...
More information here: argylls.co.uk/events/bagpi...
The next Quiet Time in the museum will be this Saturday, 16th August from 9.30am-10.30am. This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down , and a quiet space is available.
Find out more:
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down , and a quiet space is available.
Find out more:
Quiet Time – August – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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August 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The next Quiet Time in the museum will be this Saturday, 16th August from 9.30am-10.30am. This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down , and a quiet space is available.
Find out more:
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down , and a quiet space is available.
Find out more: