Argyll and Bute Militia

Argyllshire Militia
Argyll & Bute Rifles
Argyll & Bute Artillery Militia
West of Scotland Artillery
Active1798–1909
Country United Kingdom
Branch Militia
RoleInfantry (1798–1861)
Garrison Artillery (1861–1908)
Field Artillery (1908–09)
Part ofScottish Division, RA (1882–89)
Southern Division, RA (1889–1902)
Garrison/HQCampbeltown
Maryhill Barracks
Commanders
Notable
commanders
John Campbell, 7th Duke of Argyll
John Campbell, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane

The Argyll & Bute Militia was an auxiliary military unit in the west of Scotland from 1798 to 1909, serving in Home Defence during the French Revolutionary, Napoleonic, Crimean and Second Boer Wars. Originally an infantry regiment, it was converted into artillery in 1861. It was disbanded in 1909.