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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Throughout 1953-1954, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were situated in what was then called British Guiana. Since 1966 it has been known as the independent nation of Guyana.
Image 1: Arriving at Kingston
Throughout 1953-1954, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were situated in what was then called British Guiana. Since 1966 it has been known as the independent nation of Guyana.
Image 1: Arriving at Kingston
September 18, 2026 at 9:20 AM
CALL FOR INFORMATION
Throughout 1953-1954, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were situated in what was then called British Guiana. Since 1966 it has been known as the independent nation of Guyana.
Image 1: Arriving at Kingston
Throughout 1953-1954, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were situated in what was then called British Guiana. Since 1966 it has been known as the independent nation of Guyana.
Image 1: Arriving at Kingston
Our first Winter Lecture of the 2026-2027 series has just been confirmed and will take place in the Colours Room of the museum on Saturday 7th November 2026 at 10.30am.
Please note, there is no October lecture.
The Argylls in Borneo – 60 Years On
Please note, there is no October lecture.
The Argylls in Borneo – 60 Years On
Winter Talk – Borneo Confrontation Remembered – 60 Years On – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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September 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Our first Winter Lecture of the 2026-2027 series has just been confirmed and will take place in the Colours Room of the museum on Saturday 7th November 2026 at 10.30am.
Please note, there is no October lecture.
The Argylls in Borneo – 60 Years On
Please note, there is no October lecture.
The Argylls in Borneo – 60 Years On
Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday (19th September) from 9.30am-10.30am.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
September 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday (19th September) from 9.30am-10.30am.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
BBC Radio 2 in the Park starts today!
If you are visiting Stirling Castle on the 11th, 12th or the 13th of September, please consider leaving extra time to get here. There are a number of road closures in the immediate area around the castle and the Castleview Park and Ride will not be operating.
If you are visiting Stirling Castle on the 11th, 12th or the 13th of September, please consider leaving extra time to get here. There are a number of road closures in the immediate area around the castle and the Castleview Park and Ride will not be operating.
September 11, 2026 at 7:54 AM
BBC Radio 2 in the Park starts today!
If you are visiting Stirling Castle on the 11th, 12th or the 13th of September, please consider leaving extra time to get here. There are a number of road closures in the immediate area around the castle and the Castleview Park and Ride will not be operating.
If you are visiting Stirling Castle on the 11th, 12th or the 13th of September, please consider leaving extra time to get here. There are a number of road closures in the immediate area around the castle and the Castleview Park and Ride will not be operating.
Pieces of uniform given to soldiers during their service often belonged to the regiment. When a soldier left the regiment for whatever reason, this would be reused, cleaned, mended and reissued multiple times. Several soldiers' stories can be intertwined in one object - such as this kilt.
August 19, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Pieces of uniform given to soldiers during their service often belonged to the regiment. When a soldier left the regiment for whatever reason, this would be reused, cleaned, mended and reissued multiple times. Several soldiers' stories can be intertwined in one object - such as this kilt.
Another busy weekend for the team, on Saturday we were in the traders tent at the Stirling Highland Games, and it was one of the busiest games we've attended!
Our workforce shared stories, tradition and the culture of the regiment, and the impact this has had on Stirling.
Our workforce shared stories, tradition and the culture of the regiment, and the impact this has had on Stirling.
August 17, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Another busy weekend for the team, on Saturday we were in the traders tent at the Stirling Highland Games, and it was one of the busiest games we've attended!
Our workforce shared stories, tradition and the culture of the regiment, and the impact this has had on Stirling.
Our workforce shared stories, tradition and the culture of the regiment, and the impact this has had on Stirling.
Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday (15th August) from 9.30am-10.30am.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
August 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday (15th August) from 9.30am-10.30am.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
Next Wednesday (26th July) we will be holding our next session of summer crafts!
Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum. This is aimed at little ones and the adults they bring along with them.
Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum. This is aimed at little ones and the adults they bring along with them.
July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Next Wednesday (26th July) we will be holding our next session of summer crafts!
Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum. This is aimed at little ones and the adults they bring along with them.
Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum. This is aimed at little ones and the adults they bring along with them.
Due to a sudden road closure, the car park at Stirling Castle is only open to coaches and accessibility vehicles.
All other vehicles are being asked to use the park and ride at Castleview or find alternative parking in the city.
All other vehicles are being asked to use the park and ride at Castleview or find alternative parking in the city.
July 16, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Due to a sudden road closure, the car park at Stirling Castle is only open to coaches and accessibility vehicles.
All other vehicles are being asked to use the park and ride at Castleview or find alternative parking in the city.
All other vehicles are being asked to use the park and ride at Castleview or find alternative parking in the city.
In the spirit of learning and never forgetting, join us for our first War Flowers craft session on Saturday 18th July . This is a joint project with Liz Gillespie, who has just launched her book of poetry - Battlefields.
July 15, 2026 at 9:44 AM
In the spirit of learning and never forgetting, join us for our first War Flowers craft session on Saturday 18th July . This is a joint project with Liz Gillespie, who has just launched her book of poetry - Battlefields.
The team at The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum are pleased to announce that as of last week, they have been awarded 5 stars as part of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) quality assurance scheme.
This ASVA scheme replaces that of Visit Scotland.
This ASVA scheme replaces that of Visit Scotland.
July 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The team at The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum are pleased to announce that as of last week, they have been awarded 5 stars as part of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) quality assurance scheme.
This ASVA scheme replaces that of Visit Scotland.
This ASVA scheme replaces that of Visit Scotland.
☀️Our summer crafts are returning ☀️
Our first session is taking place in the Colours Room in the museum this Wednesday (8th July) from 11am. Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum!
Our first session is taking place in the Colours Room in the museum this Wednesday (8th July) from 11am. Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum!
July 6, 2026 at 9:26 AM
☀️Our summer crafts are returning ☀️
Our first session is taking place in the Colours Room in the museum this Wednesday (8th July) from 11am. Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum!
Our first session is taking place in the Colours Room in the museum this Wednesday (8th July) from 11am. Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum!
Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday 20th June from 9.30am-10.30am.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
June 16, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday 20th June from 9.30am-10.30am.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
The volunteers and student placements at the museum make the work and projects we do possible.
In January, we welcomed Eve to the museum from the University of Glasgow.
In January, we welcomed Eve to the museum from the University of Glasgow.
June 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The volunteers and student placements at the museum make the work and projects we do possible.
In January, we welcomed Eve to the museum from the University of Glasgow.
In January, we welcomed Eve to the museum from the University of Glasgow.
This Saturday is our annual Regimental Day from 10am-4pm.
From crafts, bagpipe recitals, lectures, and more - there really is something for everyone.
Stirling Armed Forces Day will also start from Stirling Castle and proceed into the city centre.
From crafts, bagpipe recitals, lectures, and more - there really is something for everyone.
Stirling Armed Forces Day will also start from Stirling Castle and proceed into the city centre.
June 10, 2026 at 11:03 AM
This Saturday is our annual Regimental Day from 10am-4pm.
From crafts, bagpipe recitals, lectures, and more - there really is something for everyone.
Stirling Armed Forces Day will also start from Stirling Castle and proceed into the city centre.
From crafts, bagpipe recitals, lectures, and more - there really is something for everyone.
Stirling Armed Forces Day will also start from Stirling Castle and proceed into the city centre.
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum invite you to a Reception and Talk by Lieutenant General Sir Simon Mayall KBE CB for:
The House of War – De-Coding the Modern Middle East on Tuesday 23rd June at 6.00 for 7.00 pm.
The House of War – De-Coding the Modern Middle East on Tuesday 23rd June at 6.00 for 7.00 pm.
Our Events – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum
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June 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum invite you to a Reception and Talk by Lieutenant General Sir Simon Mayall KBE CB for:
The House of War – De-Coding the Modern Middle East on Tuesday 23rd June at 6.00 for 7.00 pm.
The House of War – De-Coding the Modern Middle East on Tuesday 23rd June at 6.00 for 7.00 pm.
Please note, from the 1st June, we shall be pausing research enquiries to allow the team to work on other deadline.
The planned break is due to be 2 months.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we will be more than happy to assist with any queries when we reopen.
The planned break is due to be 2 months.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we will be more than happy to assist with any queries when we reopen.
May 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Please note, from the 1st June, we shall be pausing research enquiries to allow the team to work on other deadline.
The planned break is due to be 2 months.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we will be more than happy to assist with any queries when we reopen.
The planned break is due to be 2 months.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we will be more than happy to assist with any queries when we reopen.
A huge congratulations and sincere thank you to Liz Gillespie on the successful launch of her book Battlefields, on Saturday.
Battlefields is a powerful collection of poetry exploring themes of remembrance, alongside support and wellbeing for those who have served in the Armed Forces.
Battlefields is a powerful collection of poetry exploring themes of remembrance, alongside support and wellbeing for those who have served in the Armed Forces.
May 27, 2026 at 9:57 AM
A huge congratulations and sincere thank you to Liz Gillespie on the successful launch of her book Battlefields, on Saturday.
Battlefields is a powerful collection of poetry exploring themes of remembrance, alongside support and wellbeing for those who have served in the Armed Forces.
Battlefields is a powerful collection of poetry exploring themes of remembrance, alongside support and wellbeing for those who have served in the Armed Forces.
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. And the photographs in our collection could tell even more stories. This month Roisin takes a look at the evolution of wedding dresses through the ages, portrayed through Argyll ceremonies: argylls.co.uk/something-ol...
May 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. And the photographs in our collection could tell even more stories. This month Roisin takes a look at the evolution of wedding dresses through the ages, portrayed through Argyll ceremonies: argylls.co.uk/something-ol...
Last week, Brigadier (Retd) Adam Griffiths was accompanied by members of 4 SCOTS and former Argyll Colour Sergeant (Mor 2IC) Shaun Dick, and Pipe Sergeant Alistair Park for the rededication and reburial of Corporal Gilbert Nay Hamilton.
May 18, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Last week, Brigadier (Retd) Adam Griffiths was accompanied by members of 4 SCOTS and former Argyll Colour Sergeant (Mor 2IC) Shaun Dick, and Pipe Sergeant Alistair Park for the rededication and reburial of Corporal Gilbert Nay Hamilton.
Our next Quiet Time is tomorrow (Saturday 16th May).
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
May 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Our next Quiet Time is tomorrow (Saturday 16th May).
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.
It's only a month to go until our annual Regimental and Armed Forces Day.
Regimental Day within the castle, will have something for everyone. From re-enactments, crafts and handling sessions - there is still more to be announced. This event is included with Stirling Castle admission.
Regimental Day within the castle, will have something for everyone. From re-enactments, crafts and handling sessions - there is still more to be announced. This event is included with Stirling Castle admission.
May 13, 2026 at 11:50 AM
It's only a month to go until our annual Regimental and Armed Forces Day.
Regimental Day within the castle, will have something for everyone. From re-enactments, crafts and handling sessions - there is still more to be announced. This event is included with Stirling Castle admission.
Regimental Day within the castle, will have something for everyone. From re-enactments, crafts and handling sessions - there is still more to be announced. This event is included with Stirling Castle admission.
With Glasgow Museum's Barbie™ exhibition nearing, we had a look into our collection. And whilst we don't have any Barbie's, we do have a figurine that many may recognise.
Released in 1970, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlander's Action Man was popular across the UK and is a collectors piece today.
Released in 1970, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlander's Action Man was popular across the UK and is a collectors piece today.
April 24, 2026 at 9:11 AM
With Glasgow Museum's Barbie™ exhibition nearing, we had a look into our collection. And whilst we don't have any Barbie's, we do have a figurine that many may recognise.
Released in 1970, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlander's Action Man was popular across the UK and is a collectors piece today.
Released in 1970, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlander's Action Man was popular across the UK and is a collectors piece today.
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Museum will be hosting the book launch of ‘Battlefields’
by Liz Gillespie on Saturday 23rd May, 12.30-2.30pm.
Books will be available to purchase on the day, and
there will be book readings and the opportunity to have
the book signed.
Museum will be hosting the book launch of ‘Battlefields’
by Liz Gillespie on Saturday 23rd May, 12.30-2.30pm.
Books will be available to purchase on the day, and
there will be book readings and the opportunity to have
the book signed.
April 22, 2026 at 9:21 AM
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Museum will be hosting the book launch of ‘Battlefields’
by Liz Gillespie on Saturday 23rd May, 12.30-2.30pm.
Books will be available to purchase on the day, and
there will be book readings and the opportunity to have
the book signed.
Museum will be hosting the book launch of ‘Battlefields’
by Liz Gillespie on Saturday 23rd May, 12.30-2.30pm.
Books will be available to purchase on the day, and
there will be book readings and the opportunity to have
the book signed.
As part of Stirling's culture evening - The Carnival of the Wolf, there will be evening of storytelling about The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on Friday 1st May.
This will be hosted by our supporters, King Street Aparthotel at 45 King Street and presented by Creative Veterans Scotland.
This will be hosted by our supporters, King Street Aparthotel at 45 King Street and presented by Creative Veterans Scotland.
April 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
As part of Stirling's culture evening - The Carnival of the Wolf, there will be evening of storytelling about The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on Friday 1st May.
This will be hosted by our supporters, King Street Aparthotel at 45 King Street and presented by Creative Veterans Scotland.
This will be hosted by our supporters, King Street Aparthotel at 45 King Street and presented by Creative Veterans Scotland.