Explore the proud and exciting story of one of Scotland's most famous regiments.

Display from the Royal Scots Museum © The Royal Scots

The Royal Scots Regimental Museum is open Monday to Friday, from  09:30 – 1600.

Key facts

The Royal Scots, the oldest Infantry Regiment of the Line, was formed in 1633 when Sir John Hepburn under a Royal Warrant given by King Charles I raised a body of men in Scotland for service in France.

The first battle honour awarded to the Regiment was Tangier 1680, since then a further a further 148 have been gained in a history which has involved them in almost every campaign the British Army has fought; the last being the Gulf 1991.

Display of uniforms © The Royal Scots

The story of the Regiment, from its formation in 1633 until its demise in 2006, is explained in chronological order on pictorial wall  panels support by maps, in display cases and tableaux.

A representative selection of our large medal collection is also on view.

Military display © The Royal Scots
Descriptions are given of contemporary life in the Army and how Regimental activities formed part of significant national and world events of the relevant periods.

View the official Royal Scots website