The Blackwatch - Royal Highland Regiment

The Black Watch Museum Object of the Month

To allow the Museum of The Black Watch to expand, care for its extensive collection and improve its flourishing educational service we have launched the Black Watch Heritage Appeal.

If you are interested in supporting this exciting project you can find out more and donate in this section.


Patron:
His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay
KG KT GCB OM


President:
The Earl of Airlie KT GCVO

Vice Presidents:
The Lord Wilson of Tillyorn KT GCMG
Sir David Landale KCVO DL
Major General A LWatson CB
Brigadier G C Barnett OBE


Foreword by the Patron of the Appeal

I was enormously proud and honoured to be appointed Colonel in Chief of The Black Watch in succession to my Grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who had been Colonel in Chief for more than 60 years.

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Foreword by The Earl of Airlie KT GCVO, President of the Appeal

There can be few more famous regiments in the world than The Black Watch. The name alone is enough to inspire thoughts of soldierly excellence, military glamour and the historic link between Scotland and her fighting men.

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Recent Acquisitions

Prince Charles

His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay was Colonel in Chief of The Black Watch from 2003 – 2006 .. read more

Latest News

 

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May/11 - Red Hackle Rally, 10th May 2009
The Black Watch association commemorated the 270th anniversary of the formation of the Black Watch at Aberfeldy on 10th May 2009 at the Black Watch Memorial at Aberfeldy.

Mar/16 - The Black Watch and Homecoming Scotland
This Summer the Museum will host two exclusive tours of the building and collections.

Jan/08 - Cpl Jim McLaren
Sad announcement.

Nov/12 - Why We Must Remember
Three Black Watch soldiers relive their experiences and talk about the importance of Armistice Day

Nov/12 - Poppy Scotland Supported Employment
Win a Christmas Hamper in Poppyscotland’s Survey



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