King's Own Scottish Borderers Regimental Museum — Attraction in Berwick-upon-Tweed

K.O.S.B. Museum, Very Interesting and Educational

This was a great find, we came to the barracks not really knowing what to expect but what we found was very interesting and very educational. I would urge anyone with the slightest interest in History and the Military to visit this gem. The collection chronologically traces the history of the regiment over 300 years to the present day. The history of The King’s Own Scottish Borderers is traced through displays of uniforms, headdresses, figures, paintings, badges, medals, weapons and relics from the various campaigns in which it has been involved. There is a wonderful display of regimental silverware including some really quirky pieces. The Colours Room where the last of the Regiments Flags are displayed is very atmospheric. There is a car park 50 metres from the Barracks. Facilities on site: Toilets (including disabled), a Museum sales point and light refreshments are available in the English Heritage shop. Due to the listed nature of the buildings, there is no wheelchair access to the upper floors of the Museum. This is one of three museums within the Barracks and the K.O.S.B. museum is the one keeps you there for the longest time as there is so much to take in and understand about this remarkable regiment. If you are in Berwick then this museum is a must see. I intend to return so that I can give more time to this remarkable collection. Until November 2018 there is an “Aftermath Exhibition” portraying the life soldiers returned to and the difficulties they faced...

So I went here and it was interesting any way so you go into the gift shop which is also the entrance to the barracks then you go into the museum there is a ex soldier who you can approach to talk to about the exhibitions there is lots to look at on different rooms there is also a berwick life and art museum in a different block this is only 2 rooms and it is also interesting but remember your mask as the lady that works there was quite abrupt about us wearing ours but didn't put a damper on the day only thing I will say I don't think the museum has wheelchair access as was used as a real army...

Rainy day, good place to spend a couple of hours. Stairs to climb to get to the museum, quite a few interesting old uniforms, medals, guns and other bits and pieces. You pay English heritage at the gatehouse and get 3 museums to look around. There's this one: KOSB, the Berwick museum with paintings and the English heritage barracks displays. The English heritage one sets out how rubbish life was for most people in the 18th century and how especially rubbish it was...