The Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders

Erected by the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers & Men of the XCl (1st Battalion) Princess Louise's (Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders) to the memory of these comrades who lost their lives in the service of their country during the South African War October 1899 to May 1902.

The 1st Battalion served in South Africa, Ceylon and Hong Kong and returned to the UK in 1892 before taking part in the Boer War in 1899 - 1902. After the Boer War they served in Malta and India.

When the Great War broke out in 1914 the Regiment had two Regular Battalions, two Militia Battalions, five Territorial Battalions and 7 more Service Battalions raised specifically for 'Kitchener's Army'. The Battalions served in France and Flanders gaining 65 Battle Honours and in the Mediterranean gaining 13 Battle Honours.

431 Officers and 6475 other ranks of the Regiment lost their lives during the war and six Victoria Crosses were awarded to members of the Regiment.

Stirling Castle became the home of the Regiment in 1881.