ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS
The Argyll Museum
Housed within the walls of Stirling Castle, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum preserves the proud heritage of one of Scotland’s finest regiments.
A LIVING MEMORIAL
The Regimental Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is one of Scotland’s finest military museums. It tells the story of the regiment from its formation in 1881, through two World Wars and beyond, through the artefacts, photographs, medals and personal accounts of the men who served.
For families of Scottish FEPOWs, the museum holds particular significance. It preserves records, photographs and testimonies from those who served in the Far East, so that the sacrifices made in Malaya, Singapore and the camps of South-East Asia are never forgotten.
A visit to the Argyll Museum is a visit to the heart of Scottish military history.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
The Collection
Medals & Honours
A remarkable collection of medals spanning two centuries of service, from the Crimean War to the Second World War, each one representing an act of courage and sacrifice.
Photographs & Documents
Rare photographs, war diaries, letters and official documents capturing life in the regiment across generations, including material from the Far East campaign.
Personal Artefacts
Items belonging to individual soldiers, including uniforms, personal effects and objects made in captivity, that bring the human story of the regiment to life.
FEPOW Records
Records relating to Argylls taken prisoner in the Far East: an invaluable resource for families researching their loved ones’ wartime experiences.
Regimental Silver
The magnificent regimental silver reflects the ceremonial traditions and prestige of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders across their long and distinguished history.
Colours & Standards
The regiment’s historic Colours, carried into action across the world, are preserved here as treasured symbols of regimental honour and pride.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Visiting the Museum
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum is inside Stirling Castle and open to the public. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student or a family member tracing a relative’s story, the museum welcomes you.
LOCATION
The Regimental Museum
Stirling Castle, Castle Esplanade
Stirling FK8 1EJ
GETTING THERE
Stirling Castle sits at the top of Stirling’s Old Town and is easy to reach by train, bus or car. It is a walk of about 20 minutes, uphill, from Stirling railway station.
RESEARCH ENQUIRIES
If you are researching a FEPOW relative who served with the Argylls, the museum may be able to help. Contact the museum through its website, argylls.co.uk, or get in touch with us.
ADMISSION
Entry to the museum is included with admission to Stirling Castle. Historic Environment Scotland members and children under 5 go free.
“Within these walls, every medal, every photograph, every name tells a story that deserves to be heard.”
— SCOTLAND FEPOW TRUST