Korean War Commemoration Event

To remember “The Forgotten War”, we are pleased to host Lt Col Gordon Adamson for his talk on the Korean War. ‘The Argylls and Korea’ talk marks the 75th anniversary of the 1st Battalion’s 8 month tour from August 1950 to March 1951. Beginning with a short overview of the strategic context and operational background, it will provide an insight of the Argyll’s significant tactical actions, including the heroic actions of Hill 282 and the award of the regiment’s last Victoria Cross.

Lt Col Gordon Adamson was commissioned into the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in 1999, and has served on operations in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has just completed a MA in War Studies at King’s College London and currently works at the MOD in London.

In attendance, we will also be pleased to welcome CSgt Adam McKenzie – an Argyll veteran and who served in the Korean War – reflecting on this and having a Q & A session.

We will also bring objects from museum storage out for display during Lt Col Adamson’s talk.

Image above is from museum archives and shows Hill 282

Ticket Application

Timings – The talk will take place in The Colours’ Room located in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum, Kings Old Building, Stirling Castle. The event will begin at 11.00am, last one hour with refreshments from 10.30am and after the event.

Tickets – Tickets are free but you must claim a ticket from the bottom of this page. There is no need to buy an additional Stirling Castle ticket. Tickets must be claimed as there are strict number restriction for the room  being used.

Parking – If you wish to park on the Esplanade you will have to purchase a parking ticket. We are not able to reserve any parking and this will be charged at £5 per car. Free parking may be available on Ballengeich Pass/Upper Castlehill Road – please note there are timed restrictions for these areas.

Further Information- If you require further information, please email the museum team at museum@argylls.co.uk