Gordon Highlanders Museum
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Aberdeen
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, Scotland
Scotland
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and celebrates the story of the Gordon Highlanders which were active from 1794 to 1994. It is a 5 star Scottish Tourist Board attraction.
It contains uniforms, medals and weapons along with media exhibits such as film and photography. There is a collection of 12 Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross
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es from the 19 that were awarded to the regiment during its active service.