This commemorates “the North East’s own Regiment,” 1794 – 1994. It’s off Castle Street just before the archway at the Simpson Building at Gordon Schools.

Just behind Keith War Memorial, a little further up the small hill on which it stands, is a memorial to the 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, a figure of a kilted soldier with rifle at the ready:-

Dedications:-

The battalion’s battle honours are listed on either side of the memorial:-

On Kirk Street, Peterhead.

A hexagonal column surmounted by pillars, with a pyramidal apex.

From north. Inscribed with the Gordon Highlanders Insignia and the names Festubert and Vimy Ridge. Great War Roll of Honour behind.

From west. Inscribed Somme, Beaumont-Hamel, Arras, Ypres, Cambrai:-

From east. Inscribed St Quentin, Merville, Scarpe, Soissons, Chievres:-

5th Battalion Gordon Highlanders Great War Roll of Honour, by side of Gordon Highlanders Memorial, Kirk Street, Peterhead:-

Another fruit of our trip to Peterhead. The memorial in Aberdeen to the Gordon Highlanders. Situated on Castlegate site of the regiment’s original barracks, near the junction with Union Street.

Reverse view showing old style uniform and arms:-

Dedication. “The renowned regiment of the north east of Scotland 1794-1994. Erected by the city of Aberdeen, unveiled by HRH the Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, 15th October 2011”

Winston Churchill’s appreciation, “the finest regiment in the world”:-