Gordon Highlanders Museum
A military museum telling the two-hundred-year history of the famous Scottish Highland regiment, which has earned excellent ratings from travel reviewers.
The Gordon Highlanders were raised in Aberdeenshire in 1794. They fought at Waterloo, in the Boer War and in both World Wars, and were known for their fierce fighting and their bagpipes. In 1994 they were merged into the Highlanders. The museum is housed in St Luke's House, the former home of painter Sir George Reid. It displays uniforms, medals (including the Victoria Cross), weapons, bagpipes and soldiers' letters. An interactive area lets visitors try on military uniforms, and there is a garden tearoom. Guides are mostly relatives of veterans, and reviews are very positive. Admission is about £10. Check the official website for seasons and opening hours. The museum is in the western part of the city, about 15 minutes by bus from Union Street.
Opening hours
Open season about 10:00–16:30 (closed in winter; check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Duthie Park & David Welch Winter Gardens
- Aberdeen Art Gallery
- Union Street & Castlegate
- Kirk of St Nicholas
- Provost Skene's House
- Marischal College
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- King's College & Old Aberdeen