Latest Blog Entries
The Original Tartan Army
“Whether in peace or war, a regiment that parades in the kilt cannot be mistaken by friend or foe alike”. Discover the story of tartan in the Highland regiments.
The 1914 Christmas Truce – A Seaforth’s Letter
Read about the 1914 Christmas Truce from the letter of a Seaforth, Private James Davie.
Every Picture Tells a Story – A Christmas Card Special
Discover the fascinating stories behind 10 beautiful regimental Christmas cards, dating from 1890 to 1960.
War – My Part of It
This month’s poem reflects a typical day in the trenches on the Western Front, as told by Private T Macgregor of 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders.
Lest We Forget: Falklands War 40th Anniversary
This Remembrance Sunday special looks at the aftermath of conflict, focussing on the Queen’s Own Highlanders’ clean up of the Falklands, 40 years on.
Ladies from Hell
Continuing on from the El Alamein 80th Anniversary special, this poem from the archive follows a Highland soldier in the Middle East and North Africa during WWII.
El Alamein Anniversary Special Part 1
On the 80 year anniversary of the battle of El Alamein, discover the ins and outs of the 51st Highland Division in this pivotal battle – Part 1.
El Alamein Anniversary Special Part 2
Read Part 2 of our 2-part special reflecting on the Battle of El Alamein, 80 years on, with a personal memoir.
At the Grave of Tom Louttit: The Battle of Meggido
This month’s touching poem from the archive was written by William A. Jamfrey of the Seaforths in Ramleh, Palestine, 1922,
Seasonal Disorder: The Siege of Burgos
Uncover the story of the 79th in 1812 at Burgos, during the Peninsula war, where Wellington made one of his rare errors of judgement
The Jungle Soldier
Read this month’s moving poem about the Jungle Soldier written in the throes of the controversial Malayan Emergency.
Drunk and Disorderly
Learn the story behind the Soldiers Total Abstinence Medals in the museum collection alongside the history of alcohol in the British Army.
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.