
Sing, O Sad Heart: Hamish Mann – Poet, Playwright, Philosopher
Opening 5th September Poet, playwright, performer and soldier, Alexander James “Hamish” Mann was a talented and prolific writer whose creative ambitions were taking shape when
Our blog shares behind the scene insights in the life at the Castle and Museum. Discover the stories behind our amazing artefacts, explore the archives and uncover soldiers’ stories, hear from special guests and contributors and keep up to date with our events, news, developments, and achievements.
Jenny is dedicated to ensuring the archive collections are accessible for people of all ages to connect with their past. She spends much of her time managing the research services and the care of the archive collections.
In her role as curator Fiona is committed to preserving the history and heritage of The Black Watch legacy. She particularly enjoys discovering and sharing stories of the people who connect the Museum’s collection.
Ollie is one of our Project Archivists working on the Cataloguing Project. He is committed to making our collections more accessible to researchers, both at the museum and remotely.
Ginat supports the Curator to produce temporary exhibitions, care for the collection, and provide detailed research. She enjoys enhancing the museum visitor experience and creating engagement opportunities for all.

Opening 5th September Poet, playwright, performer and soldier, Alexander James “Hamish” Mann was a talented and prolific writer whose creative ambitions were taking shape when

As part of the development of the temporary exhibition in 2025, Highland Laddies, we searched the photograph archive for images of boys who served in

Summer Activities at The Black Watch Castle and Museum Join us every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays as we explore different periods from The Black

Great British Summer Savings Scheme at The Black Watch Castle and Museum The Black Watch Castle and Museum is taking part in the UK Government

The archive at The Black Watch Castle and Museum holds a wide range of material relating to the service of the 42nd Regiment. This includes

Today marks 63 years since The Black Watch Museum opened its doors to the public at Balhousie Castle. The 5th of February 1963 is, in