The Poppy Partner Experience…
By chance, I read the local paper and saw an article looking for volunteers for the forthcoming Poppies: Weeping Window exhibition at the Museum. Whether
September 20, 2016
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Jenny, Project Archivist
Joining the team in 2018, Jenny is using her archives experience to take forward the Cataloguing Project. She is dedicated to ensuring these records are accessible for people of all ages to connect with their past.
Stewart, Curator
As an experienced Museum professional, Stuart is responsible for looking after The Black Watch collection of artefacts. He is the person to ask about our interesting objects and ideas for inspiring new projects.
Fiona, Museum Assistant
Starting as a volunteer over 5 years ago, Fiona now assists the Museum Curator to care for and interpret the collection and displays. She also helps with our learning programme and has developed a special interest in military medals.
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Peter talks to us about his Poppy Partner Experience
It has been an honour and a privilege to have been involved as a poppy partner through the Summer.My Father and his two brothers served
September 20, 2016
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Being a Poppy Partner, Graham Halstead
” I have been a supporter of the Poppy campaign as long as I can remember, especially after my father died from his third heart
September 8, 2016
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Being a Poppy Partner, Colonel Alex Murdoch
My expectation of being a Poppy Partner was that it would enable me to support and assist the staff at The Black Watch Museum welcome
September 1, 2016
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Poppy Partner, John Deuchars, talks about his experience.
I first visited the Castle and Museum a few years ago when a friend and I came for coffee to the Copper Beech Café. I
August 30, 2016
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Black Watch History
Remembering the Battle at High Wood, 30th July 1916
On 30th July 2016 we remembered 154 men of The Black Watch who were killed, most at the Battle of High Wood (as part of
August 1, 2016
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