The Gordon Highlanders Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Aberdeen, The Gordon Highlanders Museum breathes life into the 200-year saga of one of Scotland's most famed regiments. You don't just read about history here; you follow it across interactive maps that trace campaigns from the North-West Frontier to the trenches of the Somme. The air is thick with a sense of duty and nostalgia, punctuated by the gleam of silver from antique sporrans and the formidable presence of displayed weaponry. It’s a deeply personal and immersive journey, more akin to walking through a family's cherished album than a sterile gallery.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum lies in its extensive collection of uniforms, which tell their own story of changing warfare and tradition, alongside an array of historic weaponry including the iconic basket-hilted broadsword. Personal effects, like poignant letters home and Victoria Cross medals, add a powerful human dimension to the grand military narrative.
Visitor Information
You'll find it at St. Luke's on Viewfield Road in Aberdeen—a welcoming spot that feels more like a dignified home than a formal institution. It's well worth checking their website for opening times before you visit.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautiful, Category B listed Victorian mansion, the building itself is all warm, granite stonework set within serene wooded grounds, giving it the air of a distinguished Scottish country house.
Contact & Location
Address: The Gordon Highlanders Museum, Viewfield Road, Craigiebuckler, Craigiebuckler and Seafield, Aberdeen City, Alba / Scotland, AB15 7XH, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1224 311200
Website: Visit Website
