Museums & Galleries · Aberdeenshire
The Gordon Highlanders Museum
📍 AB15 7XH
Photo: Lizzie (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore the Nationally Significant Collection telling the regiment's history
- Museum housed in former home of artist Sir George Reid
- Visit the on-site café, Cognito at the Museum
- See weaponry, medals and paintings on display
- Visit the walled Victorian garden
The Gordon Highlanders Museum, in the west end of Aberdeen City, tells the 200-year story of the Gordon Highlanders regiment through its Nationally Significant Collection. Housed in the former home of artist Sir George Reid, the museum displays weaponry, medals and paintings, with knowledgeable staff and volunteers on hand to bring the history to life. You can also visit the on-site café, Cognito at the Museum, and the walled Victorian garden. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–16:30, and suits those interested in military history, as well as groups and school visits. The museum also hosts conferences, events and regimental dinners. Aberdeen station is 1.9 miles away, and there are 44 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it an easy addition to a city visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–16:30; closed Monday and Sunday
- Best for
- Those interested in military history, group tours and school visits
- Booking
- Conferences, events and regimental dinners can be booked
From the attraction's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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- Portlethen 5.3 miles
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