The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders REGIMENTAL MUSEUM. Military Entertaining at Stirling Castle

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1 Military Entertaining at Stirling Castle

2 91st Argyllshire 93rd Sutherland in 1794 the Duke of Argyll (area Like many other regiments, the in the west of Scotland) asked 93rd was formed in reaction to his kinsman Duncan Campbell the military threat from France of Lochnell to raise a regiment and in 1799 William Wemyss, from Argyllshire. It was embodied a cousin of the Countess of below Stirling Castle and although Sutherland, raised the regiment. originally titled 98th the The 93rd first saw action at the regiment was renumbered 91st Cape of Good Hope, howeer, shortly afterwards. Its ranks first it was to be the Crimean War saw action fighting the Dutch and especially during the Indian at the Cape of Good Hope then Mutiny that the regiment truly in the Napoleonic Wars notably distinguished itself (nearly 40 in the Peninsula earning the years after the tragedy of Battle Honours Rolica, Vimiera, New Orleans). The Russian Caalry sweeping towards us made the ground quier under their feet, gathering speed at eery stride, on towards that thin red streak topped with a line of steel. Each man placed cartridges between the buttons of his coat. Aim, steady, fire. Eyewitness at Balaklaa c 1854 The museum, housed in the heart of Stirling Castle, traces the history of the 91st Argyllshire and the 93rd Sutherland up to the time of their amalgamation in 1881 when they became the 1st and 2nd Battalions of The Argyll and Sutherland Regiment and thereafter to the present day. Our exhibition also coers the history and lineage of the broader regimental family, including the Militia, Volunteers/Territorials, Serice Battalions, Army Cadet Force and Affiliated Regiments. Carunna, Pyrenees, Nielle, Nie, Orthes and Toulouse. The 93rd Sutherland earned the famous tittle The Thin Red Line at the Battle of Balaklaa in the Russian Crimea when the regiment formed a line only two men deep during its repulse of enemy caalry at a time when the infantry tactic of the day in an engagement with horsemen was to either form a defensie square or a line four men deep. Army Gold Cross, one of only 163 eer awarded to members of the British Army. Won by Lieutenant Colonel William Douglas who joined the 91st in He was wounded at Orthes and Toulouse. Regimental Traditions

3 Colonels-in-Chief The Argyll and Sutherland first Colonel-in-Chief was Her Royal Highness Princess Louise (a daughter of Queen Victoria). In 1871 the 91st proided the Guard of Honour at her wedding and the following year the 91st was title Princess Louise s Argyllshire. She became Colonel-in-Chief in 1914 after years of following the regiment s actiities with great interest which she continued to do until her death in In 1947 Her Majesty the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) graciously HRH Princess Louise, first Colonel-in-Chief of the Argyll and Sutherland. accepted to become the next Colonel-in-Chief on her 21st birthday and has taken a ery close interest in her eer since. In 2006 Her Majesty the Queen relinquished her title of Colonel- in-chief of the Argyll and Sutherland when she became the first Colonel-in-Chief of the newly formed Royal Regiment of Scotland. Her Majesty retains her links with The Argyll and Sutherland, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland as their first Royal Colonel. Regimental Siler Military siler smithing uniquely represents the pride felt by soldiers both indiidually and collectiely in their regiment, its achieements, its traditions and changing fashions within the regimental messes. Displayed in our exhibition is eery type of silerware, from the humble teaspoon, the cigarette case, salers, candelabras and cups to the large decoratie centrepieces. Balaklaa Dinner The Argyll The Castle, Stirling FK8 1EH Telephone eents@srgylls.co.uk

4 The Royal dining Room Argylls Initations The Balaklaa tour Dine in the military splendour of the Regimental Officers Mess Guests will receie a personalised initation card designed to suit Let our narrator relie the battle of Balaklaa and the courage Regimental Dinner Menu ~Sample~ Haggis, neeps and tatties of the Argyll and Sutherland in Stirling Castle. The Royal dining room has been used to entertain the Royal Colonel of the Regiment, Her Majesty the Queen, in the unique the occasion. Each embossed with the Argylls crest. A keepsake to be remembered. shown by the men of the 93rd followed by a full tour of the Regimental Museum. Loin of Lamb with redcurrent and mint gray Gratin potatoes tradition of a Highland Regiment. Highland dress is order of the day, fine wines, a Gaelic whisky toast and the haunting drone of the pipes. The Royal Dining Room can cater for 30 guests seated Reception in the Thin Red Line Room Champagne and canapés prepared by Stirling Castle s resident Dinner in the Royal dining room The pipe major will announce the start of dinner with the officers call, a traditional pipe Roasted seasonal egetables around the dining table when dressed with mess siler. caterers will be sered in the tune Piobaireachd of Dromhnuill. 91st room beneath the painting Dinner will be sered under the Dark and white chocolate mousse with expresso sauce anglaise Selection of cheeses Coffee Welcome to the Argyll and Sutherland On arrial at Stirling Castle guests will be piped into the top square with a section of pipe tunes from The Campbell s Are Coming, Highland Laddie and the Glenduarel before entering the Museum prior to dinner. Tours of Stirling Castle can also be The Thin Red Line which commemorates the Battle of Balaklaa. The room contains the Regimental history of the Argyll and Sutherland and is rich in military heritage. direction of the Regimental Mess Sergeant who will cater for your eery need. Regimental Toast Dinner will be followed by the passing of the port, toasting the HRH Princess Louise, first Colonel-in-Chief of the Argyll and Sutherland. arranged. Queen and a final pipe tune Robertsons Merlot 2011/2012 Robertsons Chenin Blanc 2012 Cockburn s Special Resere Port Flowers of the Forest and the traditional Gaelic whisky toast to the pipe major. Slainte do n Bhan Righ, slainte dhuibh uile gu leir. (Health to the Queen, health to you altogether.)

5 Mess dining The table is dressed in siler candelabras, selected objects from the museum, siler pipe tune and menu cards holders. Argylls crested Pipe Programme ~Sample~ March: The Highland Wedding Strathspey: Lady Louden Reel: The Smith of Chillichassie March: Scotland The Brae dining tableware, decanters and glass are used throughout the eening. Thin Red Line whisky can be supplied. Piobaireachd: Sir James MacDonald of the Isle s Lament Air: Loch Duich Hornpipe: Laura Anne MacCallum Jig: The Panda Jig: Rocking the Baby Jig: Troys Wedding The Colours Regimental Marches: Highland Laddie The Campbells are Coming Piper: Pipe Major A Tripney The Argyll The Castle, Stirling FK8 1EH Telephone eents@srgylls.co.uk

6 The Colours Experience in the military splendour of the Colours Room of the Argyll and Sutherland in Stirling Castle. The Colours Room has been used to entertain the Royal Colonel of the Regiment, Her Majesty the Queen, in the unique tradition of a Highland Regiment. The room can cater from guests for a conference, lunch, reception followed by a buffet style using the Colours Room or The Colours tour Follow the Colours into Battle as our narrator tells the story of the colours and their importance to the Regiment. Followed by a full tour of the Regimental Museum. Royal Dining Rooms.. This is truly unique experience for isitors to the Castle experiencing traditional military hospitality that is only aailable to guests of the Museum. Welcome to the Argyll and Sutherland highlanders On arrial at Stirling Castle guests can be piped into the top square with a section of pipe tunes from The Campbell s Are Coming, Highland Laddie and the Glenduarel before entering the Museum prior to dinner. Tours of Stirling Castle can also be arranged. Reception in the Colours or Ante Room Champagne and canapés prepared by Stirling Castle s resident caterers will be sered in the Colours Room draped with the Colours of the Regiment. The room contains the Regimental History of the Argyll and Sutherland and is rich in military heritage. The Argyll The Castle, Stirling FK8 1EH Telephone eents@srgylls.co.uk