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The Gordon
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Regimental Museum |
At the time of the Regiment's
amalgamation in 1994,
the Regimental Museum shared rather cramped quarters with the Regimental
Headquarters at St. Luke's House in Viewfield Road. The attic and closets
were stuffed with paintings, uniforms, medals, and any kind of artifact
one might hope to find. The display area was limited to a few glass cases
with the stairway serving as a gallery. Since that first visit, the museum
has undergone fundamental and spectacular changes. In 1997, the museum
completed a massive construction
project, combined with tremendous volunteer efforts and a small
professional staff, which resulted in an
The museum is now also offering special catered events for celebrations and corporate events. The Museum has received the Scottish Tourist Board's top rating of Five Stars. By way of reference, the Scottish Parliament visitors' centre only carries four! The Museum was also awarded a Thistle Award as Scotland's Best Tourist Attraction (based on customer care) several years ago, a standard they continue to demonstrate. If you're ever in Aberdeen, this is a "must see" destination; plan on staying for several hours at least, enjoy the tea room scones, and take something home with you! Even if you're not in Aberdeen, please take a few minutes to visit their website (click on the photo, above). You won't be able to sit in the garden with your tea, but you can still order most anything from the gift shop! This page was last updated on Friday, 19 February 2010 |