The Argyll and Sutherland
HighlandersREGIMENTAL MUSEUM
Regimental Hospitality at Stirling Castle
Sans Peur - Without Fear
Ne Obliviscaris - Do not Forget
The museum, housed in the heart of Stirling Castle, traces the
history of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders and the 93rd Sutherland
Highlanders up to the time of their amalgamation in 1881 when they
became the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Argyll and Sutherland
Highlanders and thereafter to the present day. Our exhibition also
covers the history and lineage of the broader regimental family,
including the Militia, Volunteers and Territorials, Service Battalions,
the Combined Cadet Force and Affiliated Regiments.
“ The Russian Cavalry sweeping
towards us made the ground quiver
under their feet, gathering speed
at every stride, on towards that
thin red streak tipped with a line
of steel. Each man placed cartridges
between the buttons of his coat.
Aim, steady, fire”.
Eyewitness at Balaklava
25th October 1854
Regimental Tradition
The Argyll and Sutherland
HighlandersREGIMENTAL MUSEUM
93rd Sutherland Highlanders
In 1799 General William Wemyss,
kinsman of the Countess of
Sutherland, raised the 93rd.
The regiment first saw action at
the Cape of Good Hope. It was to
be in the Crimean War and later
in the Indian Mutiny that the
regiment truly distinguished itself:
seven Victoria Crosses were won
at the Relief of Lucknow.
At the Battle of Balaklava in the
Russian Crimea, the 93rd faced
the Russian cavalry charge.
Instead of forming the customary
square, the Highlanders formed a
line only two deep, repulsed the
attack, and earned the unique
nickname ‘The Thin Red Line’.
Both our antecedent regiments
were raised to face the military
threat from France.
91st Argyllshire Highlanders
In 1794 the Duke of Argyll asked
his kinsman Duncan Campbell
of Lochnell, to raise a regiment
from Argyllshire. It was embodied
below Stirling Castle on 10th
February 1794 and although
originally titled ‘98th’ the
regiment was soon renumbered
‘91st’. Its ranks first saw action in
the Napoleonic Wars, fighting the
Dutch at the Cape of Good Hope,
then in the Peninsula campaign
earning the Battle Honours
Rolica, Vimiera, Corunna,
Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes
and Toulouse, and subsequently
in the Waterloo campaign. There
followed many years of service in
South Africa.
The Gold Cross, one of only 163
ever awarded to members of the
British Army. Won by Lieutenant
Colonel Sir William Douglas of
Balgillo KCB who joined the 91st
in 1798. He was wounded at
Orthes and Toulouse.
Colonels-in-Chief
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ first Colonel-in-Chief was
Her Royal Highness Princess Louise, a daughter of Queen Victoria.
In 1871 the 91st provided the Guard of Honour at her wedding to
the Duke of Argyll and the following year the 91st was bestowed
the title Princess Louise’s Argyllshire Highlanders. She became
Colonel-in-Chief in 1914. She continued to follow activities with
great interest until her death in 1939.
On 21st April 1947 Her Majesty the Queen, then Princess Elizabeth,
graciously accepted to become the next Colonel-in-Chief on
her 21st birthday and has taken a very close interest in “her
Highlanders” ever since.
In 2006 Her Majesty The Queen relinquished her title of
The Colonel-in-Chief of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
when she became the first Colonel-in-Chief of the newly formed
Royal Regiment of Scotland. Her Majesty retains her links with the
Argylls as Royal Colonel of the Balaklava Company 5th Battalion
The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Regimental Silver
Military silver smithing uniquely
represents the pride felt by soldiers
both individually and collectively
in their regiment, its achievements
and its traditions within the
regimental messes. Displayed in our
exhibition is every type of silverware,
from the humble teaspoon, the
cigarette case, salvers, candelabras
and cups to the large ornate and
decorative centrepieces.
HRH Princess Louise,
the first Colonel-in-Chief of
The Argyll and Sutherland
Highlanders.
Royal Dining Room
The Argyll and Sutherland
HighlandersREGIMENTAL MUSEUM
The Royal Dining Room
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Welcome
On arrival at Stirling Castle guests will be piped into the top square
with a selection of pipe tunes including Regimental tunes such as
The Campbells are Coming, Highland Laddie and the Glenduarel
Highlanders before entering the Museum prior to dinner. Tours of
Stirling Castle can also be arranged.
Reception in the 91st and 93rd Room
Champagne and canapés prepared by the finest caterers will be
served in the 91st Room beneath the painting “ The Thin Red Line”
commemorating the Battle of Balaklava. The room records some
of the regimental history of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
and is rich in military heritage.
The Balaklava Tour
Let our narrator relive the battle of Balaklava and the courage
shown by the men of the 93rd. This will be followed by a tour of the
Regimental Museum.
The Argyll and Sutherland
HighlandersREGIMENTAL MUSEUM
Argylls’ Invitations
Guests will receive a personalised
invitation card designed to suit
the occasion, each embossed with
the Argylls’ crest: a keepsake to be
remembered.
Dinner in the Royal Dining Room
Dine in the military splendour
of The Argyll and Sutherland
Highlanders in Stirling Castle.
The Royal Dining Room has been
used to entertain the Colonel-
in-Chief, Her Majesty The Queen.
Dinner will follow in the unique
traditions of a Highland Regiment.
Highland dress is order of the day,
fine wines, a Gaelic whisky toast
and the haunting drone of the
pipes. The Royal Dining Room
can cater for 30 guests seated
around the dining table, fully
dressed with regimental silver,
porcelain and crystal.
The Pipe Major will announce
dinner with the officers’ call,
a traditional pipe tune
Piobaireachd of Domhnuill Dubh.
Dinner will be served under the
direction of the Regimental Mess
Sergeant who will look after you
royally.
HRH Princess Louise,
first Colonel-in-Chief of
The Argyll and Sutherland
Highlanders.
Mess Dining
The table is dressed in silver candelabras, selected objects
from the museum, silver pipe tune music and menu cards holders.
Argylls Regimental crested dining tableware, decanters and glass are
used throughout the evening. Thin Red Line whisky can be supplied.
Regimental Toasts
Dinner will be followed by the passing of the port, toasting
Her Majesty The Queen, a final set of pipe tunes and the traditional
Gaelic whisky toast given by the Pipe Major:
Slainte do’n Bhan Righ, slainte dhuibh uile gu leir -
Health to The Queen, health to you altogether.
Regimental Museum
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
The Castle, Stirling FK8 1EH
Telephone 01786 475165
www.argylls.co.uk
Whisky Tasting
Whisky is supplied through our
selected partner and guests can
learn some of the secrets of the
Highland malts.
Our own special blend can be
supplied as well as bespoke
decanters and glasses.
The Argyll and Sutherland
HighlandersREGIMENTAL MUSEUM
The Colours Room
The Colours Room
Experience the military splendour of the Colours Room of
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum. The Colours
Room is frequently used for regimental occasions. Here you will
find The Sovereign’s and Regimental Colours, traditionally carried
into battle by Ensigns to provide the rallying point for the Battalion.
They are adorned with the principal Battle Honours awarded to
the Regiment’s battalions over the years - from Cape of Good Hope
1806 to Balaklava and Lucknow, from Mons and the Somme to
Malaya 1941-42 and Korea 1950-51. And the walls are adorned with
the sixteen Argyll holders of the Victoria Cross.
The room can cater for numbers of up to 60 guests for a conference
or reception followed by a buffet-style lunch or supper. This will
provide for a truly unique experience of regimental hospitality that
is only available to guests of our Museum.
Regimental Museum
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
The Castle, Stirling FK8 1EH
Telephone 01786 475165
www.argylls.co.uk
The Colours Tour
Follow the Colours into Battle as
our narrator tells the story of the
Colours and their significance to
the Regiment. Followed by a full
tour of the Regimental Museum.
The Officers Mess
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HighlandersREGIMENTAL MUSEUM
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The Officers’ Mess
A truly unique experience that is not available to everyday visitors.
The Officers’ Mess provides that unique opportunity to dine at the
very heart of the regiment, surrounded by regimental paintings
and glorious pieces of silver which tell their own story in the rich
history of the regiment. With pre-dinner drinks and dining for
up to twelve guests, the table will be dressed in traditional style
to provide guests with an occasion to remember. A piper will
play those evocative tunes of glory which evoke the Highland
heritage that has been carried over the generations, finishing
with the regimental marches Highland Laddie and
The Campbells Are Coming.
Regimental Museum
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
The Castle, Stirling FK8 1EH
Telephone 01786 475165
www.argylls.co.uk
The Argyll and Sutherland
HighlandersREGIMENTAL MUSEUM
Regimental Museum
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
The Castle, Stirling FK8 1EH
Telephone 01786 475165
www.argylls.co.uk
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