The Scotsman

Museum puts Victoria Crosses on display

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Sixteen Victoria Crosses have gone on public display for the first time.

They were awarded soldiers from across Scotland who served with Highlands regiments between 1857 and 1917.

A number of the soldiers were awarded the Victoria Cross posthumous­ly after being killed in action.

They have been put on public display as part of events marking the 250th anniversar­y of Fort George at Ardersier.

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