The Finest Regiment in the World:
The Gordon Highlanders in the Boer War 1899 - 1902
 
Wednesday 1 February until Saturday 30 June 2012
 
110 years ago, in the searing heat and dust of Southern Africa, the British Army was engaged in a war against a well-armed, motivated and mobile guerrilla enemy. After initial bitter defeats, final victory was achieved only by changing tactics and resorting to controversial measures.
 
The Finest Regiment in the World: The Gordon Highlanders in the Boer War 1899 - 1902 explores the contribution that Gordon Highlanders made to this now largely forgotten conflict.
 
From storming enemy trenches to the Siege of Ladysmith, from Victoria Cross heroes to Mounted Infantry chasing a ghostly enemy across the veldt, The Gordon Highlanders played their part with bravery and professionalism. This earned them the unstinting praise of a young reporter called Winston Churchill, who, after witnessing them in action at the Battle of Doornkop in May 1900, exclaimed, 'There is no doubt that they are the finest Regiment in the world.'
 
Entry to the special exhibition is included in Museum admission.  
 
 
FEBRUARY 
 
Rosemary’s Taylor’s 4 Week Acrylic Painting Course
Join Rosemary Taylor at The Gordon Highlanders Museum for a 4 week introductory course. This will provide a thorough grounding in the basic principles of using acrylic paints. Students will have the opportunity to use a variety of supports and learn about primers, colours, tools and mediums. This course will enable participants to go on to explore the further uses of this very versatile medium.
Thursday 2, 9,16 & 23 February
Education Room
18.30 – 20.30
Adult Class
£45 (students to provide materials)
To book contact Rosemary Taylor directly on:
01224 649383
 
 
The Finest Regiment in the World – Exhibition Event Day
Interested in discovering more about our new exhibition, The Finest Regiment in the World; The Gordon Highlanders in the Boer War 1899 – 1902. A day of tours and Living History will bring the new exhibition to life!
Saturday 11 February
Hamilton Room
10.00 – 16.00
Family Day
Museum Admission Applies
 
 
Volunteer Recruitment Day
The Museum opens its doors to potential volunteers, who are invited to come and hear about our successful and ever growing volunteer programme and see for themselves how a 5 star Museum runs.The open day will include optional tours of the Museum and gardens and the chance to talk to current volunteers from various departments,who will be manning informative stalls throughout the afternoon. From guides to gardeners, the Museum offers a wide variety of volunteering opportunities, and our open day is a great chance to see if volunteering at The Gordon Highlanders Museum is right for you.
Free refreshments will be offered throughout the day.
Saturday 25 February
Sir Jack Hayward Room
1300 – 1600
Drop In
 
 
MARCH
 
 
The Gordon Highlanders Museum Talks
In the month of March The Gordon Highlanders Museum is hosting a series of talks on a variety of subjects. Booking is essential.
 
 
The Suez Crisis – An Eyewitness Account
Ken Mills, a Gordon Highlanders Museum volunteer, witnessed the 1956 crisis first hand as a young British Army Military Surgeon. His talk will encompass his experiences and impressions of a controversial conflict that divided the world.
Ken Mills Talk
Sir Jack Hayward Room
Friday 16 March
12.30 – 13.30
FREE
 
 
Talk and Tour – Portraiture
Take a tour of our fine collection of portraiture. Our collection includes Regimental commissioned pieces and work produced by the famous Aberdeen artist, Sir George Reid.
Tess MacLean
The Museum
Friday 23 March
13.00 – 14.00
£3 or FREE to Museum
Entrants
 
 
An Evening With Sir Peter Graham
Amusing Anecdotes of aYoung Gordon Highlander.
A unique opportunity to hear first hand the experiences of Lieutenant General, Sir Peter Graham, last Colonel of the Gordon Highlanders. His anecdotes will range from the hilarity of military life to harshness of modern conflicts. In the comfort of our 5 star Museum, come and enjoy a sociable evening providing an insight to Sir Peter Graham’s extraordinary time in The Gordon Highlanders.
Light refreshments will be served.
Sir Peter Graham
Sir Jack Hayward Room
Thursday 29 March
19.00 – 20.30
£7.50
 
 
Rosemary Taylor’s Art class Abstract painting
A one day workshop exploring the steps to abstraction based on the themes of magnification, colour and texture.
Saturday 17 March
Education Room
10.00 – 15.00
Adult Class
£35 (Students to provide materials)
To book contact Rosemary
Taylor directly on:
01224 649383
On
 
APRIL
 
Bydandy Easter Fun!
 
 
Travel Through Time with Bydandy!
Come to a fun handling session where we look at objects through the ages! Ourspecial guest is Bydandy himself.
Tuesday 3, 10 April & Thursday 12 April
13.00
5+
The Education Room
No booking required but talk starts at 13.00.
Please be there 5 mins before.
Museum admission applies
 
 
Bydandy Easter Arts
The Education Room will be laid out full of Easter/Bydandy inspired arts and crafts. From colouring Bydandy pictures to decorating eggs. Something for all ages!
Wednesday 4 April
13.00 – 15.00
All Ages
The Education Room
Drop In Session
FREE
 
 
Going On An Egg Hunt With Bydandy!
Get ready for Easter and join Bydandy in an Easter Egg Hunt in our surrounding gardens.
Thursday 5 April
13.00 – 14.00
All Ages
The Garden
Booking required and safety talk starts at 13.00. Please be there 5 mins before.
Weather dependant. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.
FREE
 
 
Bydandy Mug Painting
Paint your very own mug! Using our beloved character Bydandy as inspiration, paint your very own Bydandy mug. This mug will be taken to iheartart workshop (The Galleria) where it will be glazed, ready to use for day-to-day life.
Friday 13 April & Monday 16 April
13.00 – 15.00
5+
The Education Room
Booking required and safety
talk starts at 13.00. Please be there 5 mins before.
Pick up mug from iheartart, The Galleria.
FREE
 
 
One Day Making Sketchbooks
A fun one day workshop learning how to make a glueless reusable book and a folded page notebook. A great way of using up left over materials and making personal presents.
Saturday 21 April
10.00 – 15.00
Adult Class
The Education Room
£40 (materials provided)
To book contact Rosemary Taylor directly on:
01224 649383
 
 
MAY 
 
Night at The Museum!
As part of Festivals of Museums, The Gordon
Highlanders Museum will be opening to the public for one night only! Join one of our prebooked tours and watch our Museum come to life at night! You will see the Museum and the 200 years of Gordon Highlanders history in a whole new light!A full Night At The Museum programme will be released in April.
Friday 18 May
Time TBC
Family Evening
FREE

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