Black Watch History
A Very Brief War
In this blog Lieutenant General Sir Alistair Irwin, former Chairman of The Black Watch Museum Trust, discusses his decision to write the book ‘A Very
December 4, 2019
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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.
Meet The Team
Jenny, Archivist
Jenny is dedicated to ensuring the archive collections are accessible for people of all ages to connect with their past. Her work includes answering research enquiries and overseeing a cataloguing and digitisation project.
Fiona, Curator
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.
Adrienn, Project Archivist
Adrienn is one of our Project Archivists working on the Cataloguing Project. She is committed to making our collections more accessible to researchers, both at the museum and remotely.
Amanda, Collections Assistant
Amanda assists the Curator to care for and interpret the collection and displays. She also helps with our learning and activities programme.
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Major-General David Stewart of Garth
Just before heading up the stairs to Gallery 4 visitors will see the painting of someone who, on first glance, might not look like a
November 27, 2019
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News and Events
Royal Visit to The Black Watch Castle and Museum
Today we were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent to The Black Watch Castle and Museum. The Black Watch Castle and
October 30, 2019
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News and Events
Winter Festival at the Castle 2019
Saturday 23rd November 11am – 4pm Adults Free | Children £5 As the nights draw in and get colder, thoughts here at the Castle turn
October 30, 2019
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News and Events
Reflections on the ‘War of Words’ Book Festival
Over four hundred years of conflict, battles, wars and some very exceptional individuals were all put under the microscope at The Black Watch Castle and
October 2, 2019
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Black Watch History
The Black Watch at National Museum of Scotland
Rosie Waine is the William Grant Foundation Research Fellow at the National Museum of Scotland. Here she writes how the Black Watch Museum & Castle
September 24, 2019
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