The Black Watch was an elite military Regiment whose history stretches back almost three centuries. This website aims to provide comprehensive information on everything 'Black Watch' from the history of the Regiment to its current activities and exists to celebrate and sustain that unique heritage and tradition.
Napoleonic Campbed
This campbed was used by Lieutenant J Malcolm of 42nd Regiment during the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns, 1812-15.
The bed folds up into the box at the head of the bed. There would have been room in the box for bedding and storage space.
The bed has been conserved recently and is curently off display until a new and improved display area can be created.
The canvas was extensively cleaned. Material was dyed to match the canvas colour, and inserted to support the bed. The wooden box and metal frame that support the bed were cleaned.
The images displayed are of the campbed before (top) and after (bottom) treatment.
With thanks to Scottish Conservation Studio for their hard work.
Images courtesy of Scottish Conservation Studio.
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