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Gordon Highlanders Museum
Gordon Highlanders Museum

The Gordon Highlanders Museum is based in Aberdeen, Scotland and celebrates the story of the Gordon Highlanders which we active from 1881 to 1994. It is a 5 star Scottish Tourist Board attraction. For other uses, see Aberdeen (disambiguation). ... This article is becoming very long. ... The Gordon Highlanders was a British Army infantry regiment from 1881 until 1994. ...


It contains uniforms, medals and weapons along with media exhibits such as film and photography. There is a collection of 12 Victoria Crosses from the 19 that were awarded to the regiment during its active service. Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ...


There is a cafe and gardens and it is popular with tourist and corporate clients alike.


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Gordon Highlanders Museum : museum (211 words)
Following in the footsteps of serving soldiers, our newly refurbished museum takes you on an eye-opening journey through the history of one of the most famous regiments in the British Army.
It is a story spanning 200 years of world history and 19 Victoria Crosses, and is packed with tales of courage and tenacity on the battlefield.
The Museum also offers a wide range of activities and events for all ages.
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The Gordon Highlanders was a British Army infantry regiment from 1881 until 1994.
It was formed on 1 July 1881 by the amalgamation of the 75th Stirlingshire Regiment - which became the 1st battalion of the new regiment - and the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, which became the 2nd.
The 92nd were raised as the 100th Highlanders by the Duke of Gordon in 1794 being renumbered 92nd in 1798.
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