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Visit us at the 5 star Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) and immerse yourself in our rich and diverse history, following in the footsteps of the Highland soldier from just after the Battle of Culloden until the present day. Our Nationally Significant Collection, the largest collection of military artefacts outside of Edinburgh, showcases the history of the Highland Regiments and includes an array of artefacts and archive material from the Seaforth Highlanders, The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, the Queen’s Own Highlanders, The Highlanders and most recently, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS).

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Museum Closure – 8th November

Nov 5, 2019

The Highlanders' Museum and the whole Fort George site will be closed to the public on Friday 8th of November to allow essential maintenance works to be carried out. The Museum and Fort George will be open as normal on Saturday 9th November....

Exciting Job Opportunity at the Highlanders’ Museum

Sep 25, 2019

CURATOR The Highlanders Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders’ Collection) invites applications for a Curator to work at Fort George, near Inverness, on 1st December 2019, or as soon as possible after this date Applicants should have relevant experience and a keen interest...

Fundraising Dinner and Auction in Association with Caley Timber and Building Supplies

Sep 13, 2019

With a Local TV Celebrity auctioneer, Live music and dancing, along with some wonderful money can't buy auction lots, arrival drinks and a sumptious 3 course meal with wine our Gala Dinner and Charity Auction on the 11th October at the Drumossie Hotel is promising to...

School visits and workshops at the Highlanders Museum

Apr 18, 2019

Schools We provide a variety of educational workshops which can be tailored to meet your needs. The Highlanders’ Museum, Fort George offers a unique opportunity in the Highlands of Scotland to connect with the experiences of war and conflict of Highland soldiers....

Weddings

Your wedding should be one of the most unforgettable days of your life – so why not hold it at Fort George and The Highlanders’ Museum

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Blue Hackle Room Hire

The Blue Hackle Rooms offer a unique location for weddings, functions, parties, lunches, meetings and corporate hospitality in the heart of the Highlands.

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The Collection

The Collection is probably the largest regimental display outside London. Founded over 60 years ago, the Museum houses more than 5,000 gallantry awards and campaign medals won by the fighting men of the Regiment, including 16 of the Regiment’s 22 Victoria Crosses.

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Research

The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) archive covers the The Highlanders (4 SCOTS), Seaforth Highlanders, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Cameron’s), Lovat Scouts, Liverpool Scottish, and our overseas allied regiments from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and 7th (DOE) Gurkha Rifles.

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