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.
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...
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...
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 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...
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-...
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
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...
A note to all our visitors that we have reopened today after our closure caused by Storm Floris.
Thank you for understanding and we look forward to welcoming you. We will be opened our usual hours today, with last visitor entry to Stirling Castle being 5pm.
Thank you for understanding and we look forward to welcoming you. We will be opened our usual hours today, with last visitor entry to Stirling Castle being 5pm.
August 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A note to all our visitors that we have reopened today after our closure caused by Storm Floris.
Thank you for understanding and we look forward to welcoming you. We will be opened our usual hours today, with last visitor entry to Stirling Castle being 5pm.
Thank you for understanding and we look forward to welcoming you. We will be opened our usual hours today, with last visitor entry to Stirling Castle being 5pm.
Some excitement in the museum this morning when we discovered we have received a Travellers' Choice Award for 2025.
Each year TripAdvisor looks at reviews from across the world and we scored in the top 10%. Thank you for everyone who left a review and gave a feedback to work on.
Each year TripAdvisor looks at reviews from across the world and we scored in the top 10%. Thank you for everyone who left a review and gave a feedback to work on.
July 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Some excitement in the museum this morning when we discovered we have received a Travellers' Choice Award for 2025.
Each year TripAdvisor looks at reviews from across the world and we scored in the top 10%. Thank you for everyone who left a review and gave a feedback to work on.
Each year TripAdvisor looks at reviews from across the world and we scored in the top 10%. Thank you for everyone who left a review and gave a feedback to work on.
Later this month, working with Historic Environment Scotland, we have a series of Traditional Craft sessions happening in the museum.
Group sessions are free but pre-booking is required. To book this, or have you have any queries, please email our education officer on [email protected]
Group sessions are free but pre-booking is required. To book this, or have you have any queries, please email our education officer on [email protected]
July 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Later this month, working with Historic Environment Scotland, we have a series of Traditional Craft sessions happening in the museum.
Group sessions are free but pre-booking is required. To book this, or have you have any queries, please email our education officer on [email protected]
Group sessions are free but pre-booking is required. To book this, or have you have any queries, please email our education officer on [email protected]
School's out for summer (in Scotland anyway!)
We can’t wait to welcome you to the museum this holiday!
Come along and explore our fun trails – perfect for all ages.
Our team has been busy adding even more Argyll LEGO creations for you to discover… can you find them all?
We can’t wait to welcome you to the museum this holiday!
Come along and explore our fun trails – perfect for all ages.
Our team has been busy adding even more Argyll LEGO creations for you to discover… can you find them all?
July 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
School's out for summer (in Scotland anyway!)
We can’t wait to welcome you to the museum this holiday!
Come along and explore our fun trails – perfect for all ages.
Our team has been busy adding even more Argyll LEGO creations for you to discover… can you find them all?
We can’t wait to welcome you to the museum this holiday!
Come along and explore our fun trails – perfect for all ages.
Our team has been busy adding even more Argyll LEGO creations for you to discover… can you find them all?
What a fantastic weekend at Stirling Castle!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to the success of our Regimental Day and Armed Forces Day celebrations. Your presence and dedication made the event truly memorable.
We are hopeful we can make this an annual event
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to the success of our Regimental Day and Armed Forces Day celebrations. Your presence and dedication made the event truly memorable.
We are hopeful we can make this an annual event
July 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
What a fantastic weekend at Stirling Castle!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to the success of our Regimental Day and Armed Forces Day celebrations. Your presence and dedication made the event truly memorable.
We are hopeful we can make this an annual event
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to the success of our Regimental Day and Armed Forces Day celebrations. Your presence and dedication made the event truly memorable.
We are hopeful we can make this an annual event
Regimental Day is this Saturday!
From crafts, special lectures and handling object sessions, there's something for all the family.
Please note that events may be subject to moving or cancellation.
All included in Stirling Castle ticket and can be purchased here: ow.ly/xH3E50WcbTq
From crafts, special lectures and handling object sessions, there's something for all the family.
Please note that events may be subject to moving or cancellation.
All included in Stirling Castle ticket and can be purchased here: ow.ly/xH3E50WcbTq
June 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Regimental Day is this Saturday!
From crafts, special lectures and handling object sessions, there's something for all the family.
Please note that events may be subject to moving or cancellation.
All included in Stirling Castle ticket and can be purchased here: ow.ly/xH3E50WcbTq
From crafts, special lectures and handling object sessions, there's something for all the family.
Please note that events may be subject to moving or cancellation.
All included in Stirling Castle ticket and can be purchased here: ow.ly/xH3E50WcbTq
Regimental Day which takes place on Saturday 28th June, from 10am-4.30pm.
With handling sessions, crafts, special lectures and bagpipe performances - there really is something for everyone.
Included in your ticket price: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-plac...
With handling sessions, crafts, special lectures and bagpipe performances - there really is something for everyone.
Included in your ticket price: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-plac...
June 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Regimental Day which takes place on Saturday 28th June, from 10am-4.30pm.
With handling sessions, crafts, special lectures and bagpipe performances - there really is something for everyone.
Included in your ticket price: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-plac...
With handling sessions, crafts, special lectures and bagpipe performances - there really is something for everyone.
Included in your ticket price: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-plac...
This month, Caitlin takes a look at the meeting of an Australian Edwin Fairweather, and his encounter with Argyll, Jack Donald Kerr, who was a Japanese Prisoner of War during WW2 and the gift Kerr would pass onto Fairweather.
Read Caitlin's blog here: argylls.co.uk/two-soldiers...
Read Caitlin's blog here: argylls.co.uk/two-soldiers...
June 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This month, Caitlin takes a look at the meeting of an Australian Edwin Fairweather, and his encounter with Argyll, Jack Donald Kerr, who was a Japanese Prisoner of War during WW2 and the gift Kerr would pass onto Fairweather.
Read Caitlin's blog here: argylls.co.uk/two-soldiers...
Read Caitlin's blog here: argylls.co.uk/two-soldiers...
The next Quiet Time in the museum will be this Saturday, 21st June from 9.30-10.30am.
It is aimed at people with additional sensory needs
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down. A quiet space is available directly outside the museum.
Find out more: argylls.co.uk/events/quiet...
It is aimed at people with additional sensory needs
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down. A quiet space is available directly outside the museum.
Find out more: argylls.co.uk/events/quiet...
June 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The next Quiet Time in the museum will be this Saturday, 21st June from 9.30-10.30am.
It is aimed at people with additional sensory needs
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down. A quiet space is available directly outside the museum.
Find out more: argylls.co.uk/events/quiet...
It is aimed at people with additional sensory needs
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down. A quiet space is available directly outside the museum.
Find out more: argylls.co.uk/events/quiet...