- The Gordon Highlanders Museum - The Grant Room: Enter our main gallery and explore the dramatic 200-year history of the Regiment from the Napoleonic Wars, India, Afghanistan and South Africa, through to both World Wars and the Cold War. Interactive maps, original film footage, scale reproductions, life-size models, touch screens, regimental colours, uniforms, medals and weapons are all featured to bring the unique history of The Gordon Highlanders to life.
The Armoury: Step into the Armoury and come face-to-face with an impressive display of edged weapons, firearms and medals from Napoleonic times to the present day.
The Silver Room: Regimental Silver. Silver played an important part in the traditions of the regiments of the British Army. Officers’ and Sergeants’ Messes had their own silver, of which they were very proud. This was acquired in various ways; as booty (in the early days); bought from Mess funds (subscriptions from members of the Mess); donated by other regiments; or donated by individuals, usually to mark a significant event such as promotion, marriage or resignation. The silver would travel with a regiment or battalion, wherever they were stationed, and be in regular use in the Mess. Although silver was not taken on active service, it was still vulnerable to loss or capture.
The Lakin Room: The Lakin Room is arranged as the Officers’ Mess of The Gordon Highlanders and is decorated with some of the Regiment’s most treasured silver, crystal and china.
- On-site free parking
- Gordon Highlanders Museum ticket included
- Food and drinks
The Gordon Highlanders Museum, notably a 5-star Visit Scotland attraction, chronicles the thought-provoking and significant bi-centennial journey of the Gordon Highlanders, beginning with the Napoleonic Wars up to the present times. The Museum captures visitors with its impressive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and the enthusiasm and expertise of its tour guides.
Echoing the experiences of the regiment’s soldiers, the Museum presents an insightful exploration into the historical narrative of “the Finest Regiment in the World” (a quote by Sir Winston Churchill, 1900), a narrative that crosses two centuries of global history and prides itself with 19 Victoria Cross awardees, 11 of which are showcased.
The Museum also offers a charming Tea Room, ready to serve cakes, sandwiches, paninis, and a range of hot and cold beverages. Added to that, it also has a Gift shop, fully equipped with a variety of items, and provides FREE parking onsite. A visit to the acclaimed Gordon Highlanders Museum is indeed a must-do when journeying through the North East of Scotland.
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