WELCOME TO THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS MUSEUM
The Gordon Highlanders Museum
The North East of Scotland. For two hundred years this spectacular landscape gave us the men who made one of the finest regiments the British Army has ever seen – The Gordon Highlanders.
Forming the ranks were farmers and fishermen, ghillies and labourers, aristocrats and university students. Ordinary men with an extraordinary sense of duty; all with a story to tell.
These stories are brought to life at The Gordon Highlanders Museum by exploring our Nationally Significant Collection. Guided by our knowledgeable staff and volunteers retrace the remarkable history of these famous fighting men of the North East.
Situated in the fashionable west end of Aberdeen, Scotland, in the former home of leading Scottish artist Sir George Reid, The Gordon Highlanders Museum and Duchess Jean Tea Room offer a warm, friendly welcome to all our visitors and is a great day out.
But we are more than just a Museum! We also offer a first class conference venue, unique private and corporate fine dining, group tours and school visits.
The only Visit Scotland 5-Star Attraction in Aberdeen, the Museum tells the extraordinary 200 year story of “the Finest Regiment in the World!”*
*Sir Winston Churchill 1900
GREAT DAY OUT
"Been round the museum several times and hosted three Waterloo dinners. You will not find a better place to hold a special dinner than the Gordon RHQ." - John
BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT
"All the people who work here are volunteers. There are lots of interesting things to look at, including weaponry, medals, paintings etc..." - Margaret
EXCELLENT MUSEUM
"[The Museum] is a super place to visit. Set inside the gorgeous home of a former artist it is very well organized and easy to explore." - Lightfader
LOVED THE MUSEUM
"It is a veritable treasure trove, beautifully laid out with lots of information. There are also lots of very well educated guides who bring the museum alive." - Hank
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POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Eric Auld Exhibition Preview Evening: Saturday 28th March 2020
In light of the current ever-evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, our scheduled events, including the forthcoming Eric Auld exhibition preview have all been postponed until further notice. We will be making contact with those who have already purchased tickets...
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Normandy Ceremony to Remember Fallen Scottish Heroes
On Saturday the 12th of June 2021, a poignant ceremony was held in the village of Manneville-es-Plains, Normandy, just a few miles inland from the beaches of St Valery-en-Caux, where exactly 81 years earlier thousands of British soldiers of the 51st (Highland)...
The Gordon Highlanders Museum Gets To Star In The Brand New Aberdeen Monopoly Game !
The official Aberdeen MONOPOLY game hits shop shelves this morning. And .. drum roll .. we get to star in it ! The Museum occupies a light blue coloured space in this brand new edition, which was being launched this morning at a red-carpet ceremony at the Aberdeen Art...
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