About Us
The Black Watch Regimental Trust
The Black Watch Regimental Trust is a registered Scottish charity responsible for safeguarding the legacy of The Black Watch and supporting its people. It brings together two core areas of activity under one structure: The Black Watch Regimental Association and The Black Watch Castle and Museum. The Trust exists to ensure the Regiment’s heritage is preserved for future generations and that the welfare of its veterans and their families remains a priority, whether this is via financial support for those in need or through promoting comradeship in all its forms.
The Trust provides governance, strategic leadership and financial oversight across both areas, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that charitable activity aligns with its aims. It is supported by a board of trustees with strong links to the Regiment and wider military and heritage sectors as well as specialisms relevant to operational areas such as Health & Safety, Maintenance, Hospitality and Finance.
- The Black Watch Regimental Association
The Association supports former members of The Black Watch through welfare assistance, advice and comradeship. It helps veterans and their families in times of need and fosters community through branch networks and gatherings across the country. By maintaining connections between past and present members, the Association upholds the shared spirit and traditions that define The Black Watch. - The Black Watch Castle and Museum
Located in the historic Balhousie Castle in Perth, The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a 5-star multi-award-winning visitor attraction and the public face of the Regiment. Redeveloped in 2013, it comprises The Black Watch Museum, Bistro @ The Castle, Gift Shop and a learning and access programme. Through exhibitions, events and education it preserves and shares the remarkable history of Scotland’s oldest Highland Regiment while engaging and inspiring visitors from around the world.
To support Black Watch veterans and their families through welfare, comradeship and the preservation and promotion of the Regiment’s history and ethos.
Our Objectives
Providing
Welfare
to former Black Watch soldiers and their dependants who are in need
Promoting Comradeship
via Black Watch Association Branches and a range of volunteering opportunities at The Black Watch Castle and Museum
Preserving
Heritage
by sharing The Black Watch story and preserving the artefacts and archive for future generations via the work of The Black Watch Castle and Museum
Find out more about our charitable objectives.
Our Charity Status
The Black Watch Regimental Trust is a charitable company registered in Scotland (Charity No SC005848)
Our Trustees
• Ben Wrench | Chairman
• Stephen Carter
• Alastair Aitken
• Charles Kinnoull
• Elizabeth Roads
• Colin Gray
• Julian McElhinney
• Valerie Urquhart
The Black Watch Regimental Trust President
• Sir Alistair Irwin
Regimental Secretary
• Tim Carmichael
Chief Executive Officer
• Douglas Walker
For more information on how you can support our work, please see our donations and sponsorship page.
Our Annual Review
The Annual Review 2024/2025, provides an overview of The Black Watch Castle and Museum’s activities, achievements, and impact over the past year. It highlights key developments across our exhibitions, events, education programmes, and community initiatives, as well as our ongoing commitment to preserving and sharing the history of The Black Watch Regiment.
Explore our progress and future plans by reading the full report.
Our Team
Enthusiastic, innovative and committed, our team of wonderful staff and volunteers aim to provide an exceptional experience for every visitor. Through The Black Watch Regimental Trust’s values of integrity, team spirit and loyalty we work to be acknowledged as a leading Scottish visitor attraction with a reputation for world class service and quality in all aspects of the visitor experience.