Gordon Highlander Museum is dedicated to the glorious history of one of Britain's most famous regiments - Highlander Regiment (Highlanders) Gordon. The regiment received its name from the Clan Gordon, and initially it joined residents of Aberdeen and the Highlands - the north-eastern, mountainous part of Scotland.

The regiment was formed in 1794 by the Duke of Gordon. It was a light infantry regiment, first at number 100, and then he was assigned to the 92nd number. For it has been specifically developed a new pattern of tartan (plaid) with a bright yellow stripe. The name "Gordon Highlander" was officially reserved for the regiment in 1881.

June 24th, 1794 the regiment gave his first hits in Aberdeen. Gordon Regiment was formed during the war with France, and took the first battle in the Egmont-op-Zee in the Netherlands. The regiment took part in the Egyptian campaign in 1801, in the war with Spain, and played a prominent role in the final defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. In the XIX century Highlander Gordon have served in many colonies of the British Empire - in Africa, in India and Afghanistan. In the 1880s, the regiment returned to Aberdeen. In XX century Highlander Gordon excelled on the battlefields, and the First and Second World War.

The museum has a form different periods of the regiment, weapons, as well as numerous archival documents and diaries. In addition, there are more than 4,000 medals and 12 Victoria Crosses - is the highest military award of the United Kingdom.

The museum is located in the building, which formerly owned the famous Scottish artist George Reid. Prior to the merger and reorganization of the regiment his boss Colonel was the Prince of Wales. Today, Prince Charles - a trustee of the museum.