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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 1h

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

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Research Enquiries – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 1h

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!

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There would be no expectation to donate any objects, we simply wish to record a period of history and stories which are currently absent from our collections. Image 3: Tented Camp group photo

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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 us: museum@argylls.co.uk Image 2: Group Photo

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join Col A K Miller and campaign veteran Capt Andrew Dewar Durie, who served on all 3 tours, for a fascinating insight into the conflict — and the reality of life and operations in the Borneo jungle. More event info and ticket sales can be found on our website here: argylls.co.uk/events/winte...

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Winter Talk – Borneo Confrontation Remembered – 60 Years On – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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.

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Winter Talk – Borneo Confrontation Remembered – 60 Years On – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 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

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Winter Talk – Borneo Confrontation Remembered – 60 Years On – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If you are visiting, we look forward to welcoming you and who knows who you may hear!

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In this month's blog, Caitlin takes a look at two men, who likely never met, whose service can be linked by one kilt. Read this here: argylls.co.uk/threads-of-t... A thank you to the Ferguson family for sharing this story and giving permission.

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Threads of Two Lives – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We also had our ever popular station where visitors had the opportunity to try on pieces of equipment. Thank you to our museum volunteers, the visitors who engaged with us and Stirling Highland Games for allowing us to keep the story of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders alive.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Quiet Times are included in the entry price to Stirling Castle. For more information on this, please visit the Stirling Castle website: www.stirlingcastle.scot/visit/

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Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's most iconic stone castle, central to how we understand the nation's history.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

For a pre-visit Visual Story please see our Visual Story and contact clare@argylls.co.uk with any questions. Full access guides for the Argylls Museum and Stirling Castle can be found here: argylls.co.uk/accessibility/

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Accessibility – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This event is included in the entry price to Stirling Castle. For more information on this, please visit the Stirling Castle website: www.stirlingcastle.scot/visit/

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Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's most iconic stone castle, central to how we understand the nation's history.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

For more information, check our website here: argylls.co.uk/events/summe... Full access guides for the Argylls Museum and Stirling Castle can be found here: argylls.co.uk/accessibility/

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

If you believe we have missed you, please contact us. We have not been given a date that this will be lifted, but we will communicate this over our channels. Thank you for understanding and supporting the museum. For the most up to date information: www.historicenvironment.scot/.../stirling...

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Whilst the park and ride is free to park at, the bus cost is £1 per adult return and 50p for a child’s return. We are genuinely sorry for the impact this has caused, and we have been in contact or are in the process of getting in touch with people who have events taking place in the museum.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Join us in the museum to create your own flower craft, you will then be welcome to leave this on our remembrance wall. You can also take this away with you. This is aimed at younger children but we do ask that an adult accompany them. More information: argylls.co.uk/.../war-flow...

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War Flowers Remembrance and Craft session – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

There are a number of flowers associated with remembrance and after World War One, different countries picked different flower to represent their remembrance. Notably – the Poppy, the Forget-me- Not, the Cornflower and the Daisy. There are many others.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Although a new scheme, the team are pleased they have been able to transfer this high standard over. Many thanks to the ASVA team for their support in the culture sector.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This event is included in the entry price to Stirling Castle. For more information on this, please visit the Stirling Castle website: www.stirlingcastle.scot/visit/

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Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's most iconic stone castle, central to how we understand the nation's history.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

For more information, check our website here: argylls.co.uk/events/summe... Full access guides for the Argylls Museum and Stirling Castle can be found here: argylls.co.uk/accessibility/

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Summer Crafts – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

☀️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!

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

For a pre-visit Visual Story please see Our Visual Story and contact clare@argylls.co.uk with any questions. Full access guides for the Argylls Museum and Stirling Castle can be found here: argylls.co.uk/accessibility/

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Having a personal ties to the regiment, with her relatives serving with the regiment during WW1 and having been in the cadets, we were excited to take her on board. Read about Eve's experience and what she got up to on this month's blog: argylls.co.uk/not-just-exh...

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Not Just Exhibits: Hands-On Experience in Museum Collections Care – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

There are only a handful of tickets left for this event, cost of £30, and you can buy these, as well as get more information here: argylls.co.uk/our-events/ There will also be a book signing at this event. Ticket price includes alcoholic or soft drinks and canapés

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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.

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Our Events – The Argyll Sutherland Highlanders Museum

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

EDIT: The closure will now be in place until October 2026.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We are also incredibly grateful that a portion of the proceeds from book sales was generously donated to the museum. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

It was also wonderful to welcome Scott Ashworth from Who Dares Cares, who spoke about the important work and mission of their organisation. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success, and a special thank you to Carter Brown for his moving rendition of Amazing Grace.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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.

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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...

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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

After years of extensive research, Corporal Nay Hamilton was identified and given his proper burial service. You can read this article by the Commonwealth War Graves which explains their research, process and tells us Corporal Nay Hamilton's story: www.cwgc.org/.../unknown-...

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