THE REGIMENTAL MUSEUM OF
THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
- 91st Argyllshire Highlanders raised in 1794. Saw service in South Africa Peninsula, Waterloo and India.
- 93rd Sutherland Highlanders raised in 1799. Saw service in New Orleans, Crimea including Balaklava, where they earned the nickname of the Thin Red Line and the Indian Mutiny where they won seven Victoria Crosses.
- In 1881 the two regiments amalgamated to form The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's).
- After amalgamation battalions of the regiment served in:
- South Africa (Zululand)
- Boer War
- India and the Far East
- The Regiment had twenty six battalions in World War I and nine in World War II.
- Since the Indian Mutiny members of the regiment have earned a further nine Victoria Crosses.
- Since World War II the 1st Battalion has served in Palestine, Korea, British Guiana, Berlin, Suez, Cyprus, Malaya and Singapore, Borneo, Aden, Germany, Falkland Islands, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  "Journey through more than 200 years of our
Regiment's proud and colourful history"
Opening times:
| Easter - September |
Mon to Sat |
10am to 5.45pm |
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Sun |
11am to 4.45pm |
| October - Easter |
7 days |
10am - 4.15pm |
Doors close 15 minutes before stated time
Telephone: 01786 475165
Admission:
Entrance to the Museum is free but there is an entry charge to the Castle.
Donations:
The Museum depends on voluntary donations from the public for its upkeep and improvement. None of the Castle entry charge is passed on to the Museum.
The Regiment's Headquarters is also based at Stirling Castle and holds the Regimental Records. The address is:
Regimental Headquarters of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
The Castle
Stirling
FK8 1EH
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