Museum of The Royal Regiment of Scotland

14/09/2026

We’re taking part in the Edinburgh Local Heritage Network fair this coming Thursday 17th September!

Join us and a whole host of other local organisations as we each share our own wee slice of Edinburgh’s heritage.

📍Edinburgh Central Library, 7-9 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG
⏰ 10am - 4pm

Taking place here at Central Library, the 2026 Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Fair will welcome over 16 groups, all sharing what they do and what they have to offer.

Running from 10am to 4pm, drop by for some interesting tales, items - and even some historic uniforms! The event will be held on the Mezzanine level of Central Library, which is accessible via a lift.

🗓 Thursday 17 September 2026
🕙 10am - 4pm
📍 Edinburgh Central Library, 7- 9 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG
🎟 Free - just drop in!

To find out more about the work of the network, visit: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/managing-information/edinburgh-local-heritage-network-1

We hope to see you there! 📚

30/07/2026

The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland are continuing their exploration of the iconic uniform they wear, and this time the spotlight is on the sporran.

The Regiment and its bands wear different sporrans for different occasions, depending on their dress. Which one is your favourite?

🥁 5 Things You Didn't Know About Our Ceremonial Sporran 🥁

Take a closer look at our iconic uniform!

• The Name: "Sporran" is Gaelic for purse, used because kilts do not have pockets.
• The History: Early Highland Regiments used simple goat leather. Ornate metal cantles and tassels were added after the Napoleonic Wars.
• The Material: Crafted from real, neatly brushed horsehair and polished brass.
• The Cantle Center: Features the Patron Saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew and his Cross.
• The Details: Adorned with two distinct Lowland Thistles on the lower edges the tassels also feature Thistles and Celtic engravings.

Did you catch any of our performances across Scotland this summer? Let us know your favourite tune in the comments! 🎶👇

01/07/2026

25/06/2026

17/06/2026

Next stop: Royal Highland Show! 🐄

Our The Royal Regiment of Scotland 20th anniversary exhibition continues, displaying at the Royal Highland Showground from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st June.

15/06/2026

03/06/2026

It’s !

We’re celebrating our amazing team of Learning and Engagement Volunteers and all they do to support the work of the Museum - this week and every week. From delivering school workshops to family craft sessions to object handling activities, our volunteers are key.

Each Wednesday over the summer months volunteers like Emma will be in the Museum to chat about our regimental stories and help visitors get hands-on with our history!

18/05/2026

Happy International Museums Day! 🌟

Today celebrates the role our museums play in safeguarding heritage and connecting people across generations.

Visiting Edinburgh Castle soon? Make sure to stop in and see us: https://www.theroyalregimentofscotland.org/museum/visit-us

16/05/2026

“This story isn’t just his; it’s everybody’s.”

We were delighted to attend a reception at The Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum this morning to mark their acquisition of Fusilier Dennis Donnini’s Victoria Cross. The medal was presented by members of Dennis’ family, acknowledging the great care our museums take to preserve and share stories just like his.

Dennis was the youngest soldier of the Second World War to receive the Victoria Cross, aged 19.