Royal Highland Fusiliers Regimental Museum

An important part of the tradition and lifeblood of the city. Countless generations of Glasgow men served in this regiment, from its days as the legendary HLI, through the RHF and now as the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Some of them helped establish other luminary military formations. The building and contents are un understated and important contribution to the history of Glasgow.

Situated in an old town house, right on Sauchiehall Street, this is an idiosyncratic, independent museum, mostly used by schools for a little bit of army history. With galleries covering subjects like the founding of the Regiment, Soldiering Around the World and The regiment Today, it is dedicated to its theme, somewhere between historical record and modern recruiting strategy. If you enjoy looking at regimental dress, this is the must-​see museum. It also has a smart library.
Personally, I was a little uncomfortable: after all, this is dedicated to something I am not that comfortable about, and there were not many visitors. However, it did engage me, and the lack of dumbing down makes it feel like a place to learn, not to be entertained, which I completely respect.

the royal highland fusiliers regimental museum is located in sauchiehall street at charing x, glasgow and covers the history of the various regiments starting from 1678
lots of interesting memorabilia from various campaigns — including uniforms, medals, maps, flags, trophies, and there is an extensive library/​archive — also covers the famous HLI (highland light infantry)
visited here with family WW1 medals to get some info for my geneaology website
open monday — friday or alternative times with prior arrangement — free admission