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Winter Talk – Borneo Confrontation Remembered – 60 Years On

Col A K Miller CBE

2026 marks the end of The Argylls’ involvement in the Borneo Confrontation campaign 60 years ago.  In 1962, northern Borneo consisted of the British protectorate of Brunei and the colonies of Sarawak and North Borneo (later known as Sabah). The rest of the island was made up of the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan.  Britain hoped to incorporate Brunei, Sarawak and North Borneo – all close to independence at that time – into the Federation of Malaysia, along with Singapore and the states of the Malayan Peninsula.  However, President Sukarno of Indonesia was wary of continued British influence in the region. He wanted to extend Indonesian control on the island by adding these territories to the rest of Kalimantan.
Between April 1964 – April 1966 the 1st Battalion carried out three tours, the first in eastern Sarawak of Borneo, part of the Malaysian Federation, and the later ones in western Sarawak.  The threat came from incursions by the Indonesians across the border from Kalimantan.  This talk will attempt to convey the nature of this conflict and how the Jocks conducted operations in the jungle.
The talk will be led by Col A K Miller aided by a veteran of the campaign, Capt Andrew Dewar Durie who, as a Platoon Commander and then Intelligence Officer, served on all three tours.  He will recall the reality of life in the jungle and provide insights to his involvement and experiences.
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About the Speaker

A K Miller returns once again to speak in the Winter Talks series. Having retired he was responsible for the Museum’s redevelopment and since 2021 has been Chairman of the Museum Trust.

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

Tickets – Tickets are £15 each and can be purchased at the bottom of this page. There is no need to buy an additional Stirling Castle ticket.

Parking – Due to works on the esplanade there is no parking available, unless you are a blue badge holder. Free parking may be available on Ballengeich Pass– please note there may be timed restrictions for these areas. On street parking is available around Stirling Castle. Alternative parking is available at Castleview Park and Ride. Please note that the shuttle buses serving the Park and Ride can become busy during peak periods. Nearby council-operated car parks are also available, including P&R, Rainbow Slides, Wellgreen, Forthside and Linden Avenue.

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

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Date
Nov 07 2026
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10:30 am
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