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Fascinating. Enlightening. Inspiring. Visit The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum at Stirling Castle today.
Explore the strands that weave The Argylls into a regimental family. You may discover how their history is part of your own family’s story.
Show that you stand with the Thin Red Line with exclusive clothing and heritage Argyll items from our online shop.
Host your event in style. Tailored menus, Regimental tableware, dine under the colours: your guests will enjoy a rare experience.
Welcome to The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders' Museum at Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle, a major attraction in the Scottish city of Stirling, is also home to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum.
Within this centuries-old castle, you can trace the history of the famous regiment that became the Thin Red Line at the Battle of Balaklava in 1854.
Follow their story from their 18th century formation as the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders and the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, through the famous battle and onto the 1881 fusing of the 91st and the 93rd into the two Battalions of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment.
Since 1881, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders has been based at Stirling Castle, a Royal Palace of the Stuart kings.
The Museum opened at Stirling Castle in 1988, housed in the King’s Old Building, thought to have been King James IV’s private residence.
The museum relates the Regiment’s illustrious history and displays significant objects donated over the years, including rare items, paintings, medals, silver, uniform and documents.
It also tells the personal stories of the Regiment’s officers, soldiers and their families, making that history come alive.
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum is governed by a charitable trust: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum Trust. The museum is maintained almost entirely through public donations, with some modest funding from the Ministry of Defence.
Appeal to lost Argylls
Since the formation of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, we have lost touch with many of our members.
read moreMuseum Redevelopment Project
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlander’s museum is embarking on a two-year, £4 million renewal project.
read moreA Piece of my own History
Lucy M MacDonald, University of Stirling Student and museum volunteer, writes about her personal connections to The Argylls and WWI.
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Perfect for birthdays, Father's Day, or any special occasion - take a look at our selection of Regimental memorabilia!
Available in the Museum Shop, or online at www.argyllsgiftshop.com/product-category/argyll-memorabilia/
Argyll Memorabilia Archives - Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Gift Shop
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Non-graduate? Interested in museums? Apply now for a funded learning placement within the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum!
The one-year programme is funded by the National Lottery 'Skills for the Future' programme, and managed by Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS). Learners will complete an accredited vocational programme designed to offer a new entry route into museums work. The programme aims to increase diversity and bring new skills to the sector by bypassing the traditional requirement for academic qualifications and volunteering experience.
The successful candidate will join us in the Argylls Museum, working alongside our museum staff and learning a range of skills including digitising collections, learning and engagement and volunteer management.
The deadline for application is 9am on 30th May 2018. To apply visit:
www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/jobs/skills-for-success-learning-placements/
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Skills for Success - Learning Placements Deadline for Submissions: 30 May 2018 at 9.00 a.m. Background Museums Galleries Scotland are delighted to introduce their Skills for Success Programme and have...Thin Red Line Appeal on Facebook
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Check out the new display in the Museum to find out more about the plans for the redevelopment!SNEAK PEEK | The Argylls' association with Stirling Castle dates back to 1794, but it truly became their home when the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders and 93rd Sutherland Highlanders amalgamated in 1881. As Regimental Depot until 1964, the Castle and surrounding area housed many hundreds of soldiers and their families. We can't help but feel that if Castle walls could talk, their stories could fill a museum of their own!
The Thin Red Line Appeal is raising funds for a £3.7m redevelopment to further celebrate the heritage of the Argylls. It will include a new gallery exploring the lives of soldiers living in Stirling Castle during its time as the Regiment's home depot. Here's an early preview of the new gallery:
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