Latest Blog Entries
Rest and Respite in the Woods – Poem from the Archive
Zem Zem and the Seaforths were relieved from the front lines of the Battle of the Somme, to the forests of Bois de la Haie.
Scenes from the Somme
Read Zem Zem’s poignant insights into the 9th Seaforth Pioneers’ experience at the Battle of the Somme.
A Ridge Too Far – Poem from the Archive
Our latest instalment of Zem Zem’s poetry takes place at Vimy Ridge, September 1916.
To My Jerkin – Poem from the Archive
Our next Zem Zem poem explores the delights of the ubiquitous leather jerkin worn by Officers and tommies in WWI & WWII.
Tiger Tim in Flanders – A Poem from the Archive
Read Zem Zem’s enjoyable yet scathing account of his Commanding Officer, ‘Tiger Tim’.
From Seaforth to Air Force – A Soldier Takes Flight
The incredible story of the Seaforth-turned-RAF gunner whose fateful last raid to La Spezia, Italy, took place 80 years ago today.
Pistols at Dawn
Explore the only weapons ever fired in anger in Fort George through the peculiar 18th Century practice of duelling to defending ones honour.
To The Very Lights – Poem from the Archive
The third poem of our Zem Zem anthology describes how the 9th Seaforth’s Medical Officer navigated his way around the trenches at night.
Of Arms and Men I Sing – Poem from the Archive
The second poem in our monthly Zem Zem anthology reflects on the cheerful fortitude of the 9th Seaforths Pioneer battalion during their first year in France when they took part in the Battles of Loos and the Somme.
Around Africa in 61 Days
125 years ago today a young lad from Forres joined the Army to serve his country and travel the world. He achieved both and, in his own words, we tell his story.
To Scotland in Flanders – Poem from the Archive
Read the first in the upcoming series of Zem Zem poems in this atmospheric account of the front line in Flanders.
Zem Zem: Poet of the 9th Seaforths
From January 2023, we will be publishing poems from the archive written by ‘Zem Zem’ of the 9th Seaforths.
Weddings
Your wedding should be one of the most unforgettable days of your life. Make it a day to remember at the Fort George Chapel and The Highlanders’ Museum.
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.
The Collection
Our Collection is one the largest regimental display outside London. Founded over 60 years ago, the Museum houses more than 50,000 objects.
Research
The archive at The Highlanders’ Museum (Queen’s Own Highlanders Collection) covers six British regiments & our allied regiments from overseas.