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.
Portrait of Prince Charles
His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay was Colonel in Chief of The Black Watch from 2003 – 2006.
The portrait was painted by Georgina Barclay in 2007 and hangs in the Museum. The Duke of Rothesay is now the Royal Colonel of The Black Watch Battalion. The Regiment has enjoyed a close and abiding relationship with the Royal Family and in particular with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother who was Colonel in Chief from 1937 until her death in 2002, a period of 65 years.