Active service
Experience six aspects of battle through the eyes of Scottish
servicemen.
Find out about the personal experience of fighting, the ultimate
task of any miltary organisation.
The extreme nature of this experience makes it difficult to
imagine for those who have not gone through it themselves. Here is
an opportunity to explore something of the reality of war and how
it was represented to others.
Find out what it was like to face the enemy and even face up to
death. Learn about leadership and morale, victory and defeat, loss
and commemoration.
Things to see
This gallery offers a personal perspective of over 300 years of
warfare through collections of medals, memorabilia and weapons
relating to extraordinary individuals.
Click on the images below to see larger versions of some of the
objects on display.
