Please note that this article includes images and discussion of the effects of prolonged radium exposure, which may be upsetting to some readers. Radium is a chemical compound known for its glow-in-the-dark and radioactive properties. It was frequently used within the military as it allowed soldiers to use their watches, scopes and compasses within the […]
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Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to view the kilt and research the story of Hugh Duncan Ferguson, who served in the regiment during World War Two. But this kilt tells more than the story of just one soldier. Unlike civilian clothing, the kilt, and other pieces of uniform, belonged to the army. And
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This month marks 110 years since the start of the First World War in July 1914. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment expanded at the outbreak of war to meet the demand for more manpower. In addition to the regular 1st and 2nd Battalions, nine Territorial and Service battalions fought on the Western Front, with
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This month, we would like to share a some of the museum’s new accessions. The museum collection is always growing as more objects related to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are brought to light and many items are accumulated through donation from the public. Read on to learn about several different and interesting items that
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The volunteers at the museum make the work and projects we do achievable. From supporting educational groups, adding to the visitor experience, and assisting with collections – they make continuing The Argylls story possible. Recently, one of our dedicated volunteers, Elizabeth, finished a project which we want to recognise. The museum cares for a personal
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After immersing yourself in the captivating personal stories, historical objects, and the remarkable events spanning the 225-year history of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum, your museum journey may seem to be drawing to a close as you make your way towards the exit. Yet, just as you approach the staircase that will lead you
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With the weekend fast approaching, what better time than to delve into the museum’s collection of whisky – all of which have a nod to The Argylls in one way or another. As a traditional Scottish alcoholic beverage, whisky holds strong ties in Scotland’s cultural history as it has been produced here for hundreds of
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The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders had several different mascots over the centuries. However, it is the Shetland pony named Cruachan that has become synonymous with the regiment, a tradition which has now been carried on with the Royal Regiment of Scotland. A mascot was kept by the regiment for ceremonial duties as well as acting
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To help inspire us in the pursuit of knowledge and progress, International Space Day is celebrated on the first Friday of May. In more recent years, a variant of this, “May the Fourth be with you” (May 4th), a nod to the Star Wars quote “May The Force be with you” has become popular with
A recent collection donation to the museum has shed light onto one soldiers World War Two experiences. Private James Weir Baird, 7th (Stirlingshire) Battalion of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Private Baird, known as ‘Weir’, enlisted at Stirling on the 16th of October 1939 and became a Prisoner of War (POW) less than a year
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