The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum

19/08/2026

Pieces of uniform given to soldiers during their service often belonged to the regiment. When a soldier left the regiment for whatever reason, this would be reused, cleaned, mended and reissued multiple times. Several soldiers' stories can be intertwined in one object - such as this kilt.
In this month's blog, Caitlin takes a look at two men, who likely never met, whose service can be linked by one kilt.

Read this here: https://argylls.co.uk/threads-of-two-lives/

A thank you to the Ferguson family for sharing this story and giving permission.

17/08/2026

Another busy weekend for the team, on Saturday we were in the traders tent at the Stirling Highland Games, and it was one of the busiest games we've attended!

Our workforce shared stories, tradition and the culture of the regiment, and the impact this has had on Stirling. We also had our ever popular station where visitors had the opportunity to try on pieces of equipment.

Thank you to our museum volunteers, the visitors who engaged with us and Stirling Highland Games for allowing us to keep the story of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders alive.

We will see you next year.

14/08/2026

A great bunch of our team will be here with information boards about the Argylls and local history, crafts and more!

There's 20% off tickets when you buy them online, and more information can be found on the post below.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Scotland's weather is changeable 🌧️ ☀️ ☂️ ⛄

Remember to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for a day out at a traditional Highland Games held in a field.

🗓️ Sat Aug 15th 10:00 to 17:00
🎟️ 20% off entry tickets online
➡️ www.stirlinghighlandgames.com/

12/08/2026

Our next Quiet Time is this Saturday (15th August) from 9.30am-10.30am.

This is aimed at people with additional sensory needs or Autism.
Video screens, interactives and sound will be turned down or off, and a quiet space will be available directly outside the museum.

For a pre-visit Visual Story please see our Visual Story and contact [email protected] with any questions.

Full access guides for the Argylls Museum and Stirling Castle can be found here: https://argylls.co.uk/accessibility/
Quiet Times are included in the entry price to Stirling Castle. For more information on this, please visit the Stirling Castle website: https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/visit/

27/07/2026

Discovering history can sometimes become deeply personal.

When Caitlin from the museum team was recently given a collection of papers and telegrams by a family member, she had no idea that her research would reveal a personal connection to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

Our latest blog follows her journey as she pieces together William Corbett Tomkin's military service, explores the records that brought his story to life, and reflects on how the research led to her unexpected link with the regiment.

Read her story and discover how the past can still surprise us today: https://argylls.co.uk/corporal-william-corbett-tomkins-my-great-papa/

22/07/2026

Next Wednesday (29th July) we will be holding our next session of summer crafts!

Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum!
For more information, check our website here: https://argylls.co.uk/events/summer-crafts-6/
Full access guides for the Argylls Museum and Stirling Castle can be found here: https://argylls.co.uk/accessibility/
This event is included in the entry price to Stirling Castle. For more information on this, please visit the Stirling Castle website: https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/visit/

16/07/2026

Message to all visitors.
Due to a sudden road closure, the car park at Stirling Castle is only open to coaches and accessibility vehicles.
All other vehicles are being asked to use the park and ride at Castleview or find alternative parking in the city. Whilst the park and ride is free to park at, to use the bus the cost is £1 per adult return and 50p for a child’s return.
We are genuinely sorry for the impact this has caused, and we have been in contact or are in the process of getting in touch with people who have events taking place in the museum. If you believe we have missed you, please contact us.
We have not been given a date that this will be lifted, but we will communicate this over our channels.
Thank you for understanding and supporting the museum.

For the most up to date information, please check the Stirling Castle website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit/all/stirling-castle/

15/07/2026

In the spirit of learning and never forgetting, join us for our first War Flowers craft session on Saturday 18th July . This is a joint project with Liz Gillespie, who has just launched her book of poetry - Battlefields.

There are a number of flowers associated with remembrance and after World War One, different countries picked different flower to represent their remembrance. Notably – the Poppy, the Forget-me- Not, the Cornflower and the Daisy. There are many others.

Join us in the museum to create your own flower craft, you will then be welcome to leave this on our remembrance wall. You can also take this away with you.

This is aimed at younger children but we do ask that an adult accompany them.

More information: https://argylls.co.uk/events/war-flowers-remembrance-and-craft-session/

13/07/2026

The team at The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum are pleased to announce that as of last week, they have been awarded 5 stars as part of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) quality assurance scheme.
This ASVA scheme replaces that of Visit Scotland. Although a new scheme, the team are pleased they have been able to transfer this high standard over.

Many thanks to the ASVA team for their support in the culture sector.

06/07/2026

☀️Our summer crafts are returning ☀️

Our first session is taking place in the Colours Room in the museum this Wednesday (8th July) from 11am. Join the team to make some crafts based on things you can find in the museum!
For more information, check our website here: https://argylls.co.uk/events/summer-crafts-6/

Full access guides for the Argylls Museum and Stirling Castle can be found here: https://argylls.co.uk/accessibility/
This event is included in the entry price to Stirling Castle. For more information on this, please visit the Stirling Castle website: https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/visit/