The Gordon Highlanders Museum, Aberdeen (must see)

The Gordon Highlanders Museum, located in Aberdeen, commemorates the storied history of the Gordon Highlanders regiment. The regiment, originally founded in 1794 as the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, merged with the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot in 1881 to form the Gordon Highlanders, and in 1994 was amalgamated into a larger British Army unit. The museum, a 5-star Scottish Tourist Board attraction, is housed in a 19th-century residence once owned by Scottish artist Sir George Reid. Purchased by Reid in 1867, the house was later acquired by the War Office in 1960 to serve as the regiment's headquarters. After being transferred to the regiment’s trustees in 1994, it was expanded and reopened as a museum in 1997.

Nestled near a stream on Viewfield Road, the museum offers visitors a mix of historical displays and serene settings. Its grounds include a volunteer-maintained garden and a tea room, both of which can be rented for events. Inside, visitors can explore the main gallery (the Grant Room), an armory showcasing weapons, a mock-up of the Regimental Officers' Mess, and a Silver Room. The museum also features temporary exhibitions, with works by Sir George Reid on loan from Aberdeen Art Gallery.

A notable addition in 2019 was the Moffat Trench, a replica of a First World War trench, which led to a 50% increase in visitor numbers and earned a tourism award. The museum was also featured as one of the locations in the 2019 Aberdeen edition of Monopoly.