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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum

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Interested in finding out more? It holds objects relating to the regimental history, and archives which trace the history of the regiment and those who served.

Visit our website:
http://www.argylls.co.uk/

Please consider our social media guidelines when engaging with our page:
https://argylls.co.uk/social-media-guideline/ The Museum tells the history of the Regiment from its early formation as the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders and 93rd Sutherland Highlanders to the present day. The Regiment has served in all the major conflicts from the Napoleonic and Crimea wars, where it earned the name Thin Red Line at the battle of Balaclava, and subsequent Indian Mutiny. At the turn of the century it was involved in the Boer wars and served with distinction in both World Wars. In the last half of the 20th century the regiment found itself in Korea, Crater and Northern Ireland. The 21st century has seen the jocks continue to serve as the world's policeman in the middle east, Iraq and Afganistan.

17/10/2026

There’s some ghostly going on!

Join the museum team for some Halloween crafts on the 24th, 25th and 31st of October from 11am.
This will take place in The Colours Room in the museum and is aimed at children.

More information: https://argylls.co.uk/our-events/

15/10/2026

At the end of September, 6 soldiers of Scottish regiments who served during World War One were buried at Point-Du-Jour- Military Cemetery in Athies, France. Two of these six were confirmed Argylls, Private George Fleming Brock and Private Percy Todd.

With thanks from the Commonwealth War Graves, the Ministry of Defence and archives from the museum collection, we were able to piece together these men's stories.

Read more about Private Brock and Private Todd, their experience and the service here: https://argylls.co.uk/remembering-private-brock-and-private-todd/

Image: New Gravestone for the six soldiers buried, including Pte Brock and Pte Todd. Photo credits: George Pate

10/10/2026

4 weeks today until our Winter Talk series starts.

This year marks 60 years since The Argylls’ involvement in the Borneo Confrontation.
Between 1964 and 1966, the 1st Battalion undertook three tours in Sarawak, carrying out jungle operations against Indonesian incursions from Kalimantan.

For this special lecture, Col A K Miller will be joined by campaign veteran Capt Andrew Dewar Durie, who served on all three tours.

Together, they will offer a fascinating insight into the Borneo Confrontation, sharing the realities of the conflict and what life was really like for those serving and operating in the challenging conditions of the Borneo jungle.

This will take place on Saturday 7th November 2026 in the Colours Room with in the museum and refreshments will be served from 10.30am for an 11am start. Tickets can be purchased here: https://argylls.co.uk/events/winter-talk-borneo-confrontation-remembered-60-years-on/

A fascinating opportunity to hear first-hand experience and learn more about an important chapter in The Argylls’ history.

Image shows a patrol in Borneo

08/10/2026

Our next Quiet Time is next Saturday (17th October) 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.

More information here: https://argylls.co.uk/events/quiet-time-october-4/

06/10/2026

Our research enquiries have now reopened.
Thank you for your patience whilst the team worked on other projects.

Have questions about a relative who served with the Argylls, the Argyllshire Highlanders or the Sutherland Highlanders? Maybe we can assist!

More information on what we can help you with and our research form can be found on our website here: https://argylls.co.uk/the-regiments-history/research-enquiries/

18/09/2026

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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.

Whilst there many Argylls had relationships with, or married woman from British Guiana. If you are aware of any of these woman, their stories, objects related to these relationships, or children of these women, we would appreciate if you could contact the museum on [email protected]

Image 1: Arriving at Kingston
Image 2: Group Photo
Image 3: Tented Camp group photo

16/09/2026

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

2026 marks 60 years since The Argylls’ involvement in the Borneo Confrontation.
Between 1964 and 1966, the 1st Battalion undertook three tours in Sarawak, conducting jungle operations against Indonesian incursions from Kalimantan.
Join Col A K Miller and campaign veteran Capt Andrew Dewar Durie, who served on all three tours, for a fascinating insight into the conflict — and the reality of life and operations in the Borneo jungle.

More event information and ticket sales can be found on our website here: https://argylls.co.uk/events/winter-talk-borneo-confrontation-remembered-60-years-on/

Image shows 1st Battalion tracker team c. 1965

14/09/2026

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.

More information here: https://argylls.co.uk/events/quiet-time-september-4/

11/09/2026

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, we look forward to welcoming you and who knows who you may hear.

08/09/2026

The objects in the museum can tell more than just the stories of those who served in the regiment.
The use of radium paint allowed for glow-in-the-dark properties on watches, compasses and scopes. However, its use also has a dark history and, as such, museums in the UK have strict policies they need to follow.

In this month's blog, Roisin takes a look at the stories our objects can tell related to this and the responsibilities the museum now has: https://argylls.co.uk/the-dark-history-of-the-girls-that-glowed/

Image shows British Army General Service button which was converted to house a button compass. This belonged to 2nd Lieutenant Henry Scott, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in Italy 1944.

Address

The Castle
Stirling
FK81EH

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441786448041

Website

http://www.argylls.co.uk/

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