The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum

#ThrowbackThursday to 2018, and the day the 'Beast from the East' hit Stirling Castle. We managed to film our Thin Red Line Appeal video just in the nick of time - cheers to Ground Level Up for capturing the fantastic snowy scenes, and to the stars of our video for persevering despite the conditions!
Remeber, you can still support The Thin Red Line Appeal to secure the future of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum at Stirling Castle.
Holding an event? Running a marathon? Bag packing? Why not think about adding your support to The Argylls Museum cause. Donate now at https://www.justgiving.com/argyll-sutherl andhighlandersmuse…, or head to www.argylls.co.uk/fundraising to see how else you can get involved.

Have you got your tickets yet? Time’s running out!
“Sounds from Stirling Castle” is an evening of soul-stirring music, hosted by Alasdair Hutton (the legendary voice of The Edinburgh Military Tattoo) in aid of Erskine Proud To Care and The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Trust. Featuring The Capital Concert Band, The Herald Trumpets of Scotland, and The Pipes, Drums and Dancers of Queen Victoria School, it's a night not to be missed!
... Saturday 16th March, 7pm 📍Stirling Castle Admission £22.50
Tickets are on sale now at https://www.erskine.org.uk/event/soundsfr omstirlingcastle/
For more information, please contact: ☎️ 0141 814 4555 📧 events@erskine.org.uk 💬 Thin Red Line Appeal
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We recently received an interesting item from a member of the public, unlike other examples we have in our collection.
This coin originally dates from 1850-1860, but was re-purposed as an identity disc for a soldier serving with the Argylls in WWI. His name, service number, regiment and religion have all been etched into one face of the coin.
Official identity tags in this period were typically made of compressed fibres, and soldiers would wear two - an 8-sided green tag and a circular red tag. These tags were viewed as unreliable, prompting many men to create their own from coins, or wear their details on metal bracelets.

A mid-game clash between members of the 1st Battalion and the RAPC Training Centre during the 1956 Army Cup semi-final in Berlin. The Argylls won 3-0, but lost in the final 2-3 to 2TR Royal Signals.
Follow us over on Instagram, @ArgyllsMuseum, for more like this!

A well-known face returned to the Museum in December to be presented with his Imperial Service Medal!
Archie Wilson was with the Museum for 26 years before retiring in June 2017, having previously worked with HES and as a miner at Polmaise Colliery, Fallin.
Here Archie is with Brigadier Bruce Russell, receiving his Imperial Service Medal.

This Stirlingshire Rifle Volunteers shako was worn by Sergeant W. McKenzie. McKenzie was Instructor of Musketry during the 1870s, and also served with the 93rd Regiment.
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Today's #ThrowbackThursday takes us back to the 1930s, where the Permanent Staff were being photographed in the Douglas Gardens
Stirling Castle

We're breaking out the silver to celebrate the beginning of the Chinese #YearOfThePig!
This boar's head menu holder was first used in the 1st Battalion Officer's Mess in 1889.

We’re back! If you’re visiting Stirling Castle today, make sure you drop by our pop-up museum in the Great Hall!

Where better to hold an event than the magnificent Queen Anne Gardens? #ThrowbackThursday
Stirling Castle

“Here’s tae us, wha’s like us?” Happy Burns’ Night! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Members of the Women's Royal Army Corps take in the views from the walls of Stirling Castle's Douglas Gardens in today's #ThrowbackThursday

There is no better backdrop for a magical evening of musical entertainment than Stirling Castle!
“Sounds from Stirling Castle” is an evening of soul-stirring music, hosted by Alasdair Hutton (the legendary voice of The Edinburgh Military Tattoo) in aid of Erskine Proud To Care and The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Trust. Featuring The Capital Concert Band, The Herald Trumpets of Scotland, and The Pipes, Drums and Dancers of Queen Victoria School, it's a night n...ot to be missed!
Saturday 16th March, 7pm 📍Stirling Castle Admission £22.50
Tickets are on sale now at https://www.erskine.org.uk/event/soundsfr omstirlingcastle/
For more information, please contact: ☎️ 0141 814 4555 📧 events@erskine.org.uk 💬 Thin Red Line Appeal
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ICYMI | The Argylls have left the building!
Our contact details will change while we're in our temporary home, and the building will be inaccessible to the public.
☎️ 01786 448041... 📧 museum@argylls.co.uk
For Regimental Association/SSAFA enquiries, please contact 07709067406.
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PROJECT UPDATE | The Argylls have left the building!
Visitors to Stirling Castle will have seen scaffolding go up around our building as Taylor and Fraser Ltd. and Historic Environment Scotland prepare for internal demolition and external life-cycle works as part of the redevelopment project. To ensure a clear and safe working environment for all, the Museum staff and collection have moved out of the King's Old Building, set to return to the Castle later this year.
Unfortuna...tely our temporary home is not accessible to the public, but you can still contact us via email and phone. For the time being our usual phone number is not in use: for any enquires to the Museum please call 01786 448041.
Keep up to date with all of our news at www.argylls.co.uk
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Merry Christmas - or should we say "Best Greetings" - from The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum!
This card was sent from the 5th Battalion

The last move before Christmas!
Our amazing team have definitely earned their break this year after moving everything from desks and fridges to objects and artwork out of the Castle. We are incredibly grateful to Enterprise for providing us with a van for the past two weeks - making the move that wee bit easier!
In the new year we will complete a temporary move out of Stirling Castle to allow work to begin on our building. Please be advised that visitors will be unable to access the King’s Old Building, and no research services will be running. We will provide further updates across our social media pages, on our website and via our direct communications with our newsletter subscribers.

Today's cheeky #ThrowbackThursday takes us back to 1956, when Stirling Castle served as a shared depot for both The Argylls and the Black Watch
The Black Watch Castle & Museum

Visited today with my other half and was greeted almost instantly by Jim L and another of his colleagues, who took a particular interest in engaging in conversation about the Regiment after I explained my connection. Jim L found a particular set of medals for me.



Overall the Museum was very informative, I cannot fault the staff and Regimental volunteers.

Visited the museum with my son and wife last week while on holiday near Stirling. Fantastic museum and outstanding staff, in particular Jim L who gave us a personal tour when we expressed interest in WW2 era. Can't thank him enough, an absolute gentlemen, proud of his regiment and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Regards from the McMullen family.

Very informative and extremely interesting...surprisingly found that they received no revenue from the entrance fee to Stirling castle. Would definitely visit again.⚔️

My kids had a great time, very welcoming. Great museum for the greatest Regiment. NO/SP

My Father William Yuile was the duty photographer at the laying up of the 8th. Batt. A&SH Colours at Inveraray Castle in the late 60's. The old Duke received them that driech evening with the whole Battalion and Pipe Band present. My Father wrote a poem about it and sent it to the Duke who replied thanking my Dad (I still have the letter) and it hung on the wall of the Castle under the Battalion Colours. This was before the big fire that destroyed part of the castle roof, I know the Colours were safe but not sure if my Dad's poem made it through that! A copy went to RHQ in Stirling Castle which I hope is still there? I know it was also published in the regimental magazine "The Thin Red Line"

Most outstanding! A must see on your visit to Stirling Castle!

Miles better than Edinburgh Castle. This has alot more to offer in later those going to see it. You can relate to it better. The items on show are fantastic. The Staff / Guides are knowledgable and pleasant. Well worth th £15.00 entry fee.

Loved it. My grandfather served in the 1st Battalion ASH 1914-1919 and he told me many stories of the Regiment.

It has been quite a while, but my wife and son and I visited the museum at one point. I could have spent an entire day there but, unfortunately, had a schedule which caused us to leave sooner. It is very well done with extremely interesting displays. Further, it is a strong reminder of the huge role played by Scottish Regiments in both protecting Britain and extending the Empire's reach around the world. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Stirling, or Scotland for that matter.

Good show just disappointed the Regiment has been disbanded.

Visited today with my other half and was greeted almost instantly by Jim L and another of his colleagues, who took a particular interest in engaging in conversation about the Regiment after I explained my connection. Jim L found a particular set of medals for me.



Overall the Museum was very informative, I cannot fault the staff and Regimental volunteers.

Visited the museum with my son and wife last week while on holiday near Stirling. Fantastic museum and outstanding staff, in particular Jim L who gave us a personal tour when we expressed interest in WW2 era. Can't thank him enough, an absolute gentlemen, proud of his regiment and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Regards from the McMullen family.

Very informative and extremely interesting...surprisingly found that they received no revenue from the entrance fee to Stirling castle. Would definitely visit again.⚔️

My kids had a great time, very welcoming. Great museum for the greatest Regiment. NO/SP

My Father William Yuile was the duty photographer at the laying up of the 8th. Batt. A&SH Colours at Inveraray Castle in the late 60's. The old Duke received them that driech evening with the whole Battalion and Pipe Band present. My Father wrote a poem about it and sent it to the Duke who replied thanking my Dad (I still have the letter) and it hung on the wall of the Castle under the Battalion Colours. This was before the big fire that destroyed part of the castle roof, I know the Colours were safe but not sure if my Dad's poem made it through that! A copy went to RHQ in Stirling Castle which I hope is still there? I know it was also published in the regimental magazine "The Thin Red Line"

Most outstanding! A must see on your visit to Stirling Castle!

Miles better than Edinburgh Castle. This has alot more to offer in later those going to see it. You can relate to it better. The items on show are fantastic. The Staff / Guides are knowledgable and pleasant. Well worth th £15.00 entry fee.

Loved it. My grandfather served in the 1st Battalion ASH 1914-1919 and he told me many stories of the Regiment.

It has been quite a while, but my wife and son and I visited the museum at one point. I could have spent an entire day there but, unfortunately, had a schedule which caused us to leave sooner. It is very well done with extremely interesting displays. Further, it is a strong reminder of the huge role played by Scottish Regiments in both protecting Britain and extending the Empire's reach around the world. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Stirling, or Scotland for that matter.

Good show just disappointed the Regiment has been disbanded.

Visited today with my other half and was greeted almost instantly by Jim L and another of his colleagues, who took a particular interest in engaging in conversation about the Regiment after I explained my connection. Jim L found a particular set of medals for me.



Overall the Museum was very informative, I cannot fault the staff and Regimental volunteers.

Visited the museum with my son and wife last week while on holiday near Stirling. Fantastic museum and outstanding staff, in particular Jim L who gave us a personal tour when we expressed interest in WW2 era. Can't thank him enough, an absolute gentlemen, proud of his regiment and extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Regards from the McMullen family.

Very informative and extremely interesting...surprisingly found that they received no revenue from the entrance fee to Stirling castle. Would definitely visit again.⚔️

My kids had a great time, very welcoming. Great museum for the greatest Regiment. NO/SP

My Father William Yuile was the duty photographer at the laying up of the 8th. Batt. A&SH Colours at Inveraray Castle in the late 60's. The old Duke received them that driech evening with the whole Battalion and Pipe Band present. My Father wrote a poem about it and sent it to the Duke who replied thanking my Dad (I still have the letter) and it hung on the wall of the Castle under the Battalion Colours. This was before the big fire that destroyed part of the castle roof, I know the Colours were safe but not sure if my Dad's poem made it through that! A copy went to RHQ in Stirling Castle which I hope is still there? I know it was also published in the regimental magazine "The Thin Red Line"

Most outstanding! A must see on your visit to Stirling Castle!

Miles better than Edinburgh Castle. This has alot more to offer in later those going to see it. You can relate to it better. The items on show are fantastic. The Staff / Guides are knowledgable and pleasant. Well worth th £15.00 entry fee.

Loved it. My grandfather served in the 1st Battalion ASH 1914-1919 and he told me many stories of the Regiment.

It has been quite a while, but my wife and son and I visited the museum at one point. I could have spent an entire day there but, unfortunately, had a schedule which caused us to leave sooner. It is very well done with extremely interesting displays. Further, it is a strong reminder of the huge role played by Scottish Regiments in both protecting Britain and extending the Empire's reach around the world. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Stirling, or Scotland for that matter.

Good show just disappointed the Regiment has been disbanded.