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.
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
Re-discovering Soldier’s Poems – World Poetry Day Weel Wullie by John Beaton We’re in the Trench, noo by John Beaton Held every year on 21st
The Bistro @ The Castle has been shortlisted as Best Museum Café/Restaurant in the 2022 Museum and Heritage Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate the very
New funding provided by the Army Museums Ogilby Trust in November 2021 has ensured the Museum’s cataloguing project will continue for a further year. This
The Black Watch Castle and Museum is excited to be part of the new national First World War digital archive. Following a 4-year project funded
CREATE | PLAY | DISCOVER We are getting ready to host a brand-new BRICKLIVE Tour called, Caledonia ‘Scotland in Bricks’ from Saturday 9th – Sunday
