
Keeping Robert Burns alive within The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
Written by Captain (Retired) Alan McEwen MBE Having never read or studied the works of Robert Burns throughout my early years at home or my

Written by Captain (Retired) Alan McEwen MBE Having never read or studied the works of Robert Burns throughout my early years at home or my

The Early Decades of The Black Watch Formed in 1725 as “The Highland Watch” in independent companies, what became known as The Black Watch, due

Although 8th May 1945 marked the end of hostilities in Europe, the conflict in the Far East was not over. Thousands of Allied Forces continued

The 12th June marks the 80th anniversary of St. Valery. It is a point in World War 2 that is often overshadowed by the heroic

Friday 8th May will mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Even during these strange times it’s important to remember what a momentous event this was

Our Collections Assistant, Fiona, enjoys discovering forgotten stories from The Black Watch history and sharing these with our visitors today. In this blog she writes