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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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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Telling the story of Lance Corporal Morrison
When it comes to curating exhibitions we traditionally try to take a step back. Curators aim to describe a setting, tell a story using interesting
February 22, 2017
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The Marriage Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel James Stewart to Williamina Kerr
A favourite painting of the Museum staff is the Marriage Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel James Stewart to Williamina Kerr 1803 by James Giles (b.1801-d.1870), as
October 5, 2016
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A Pipe Major, Delville Wood and The Black Watch
The South African troops that relieved the 8th Battalion The Black Watch at the battle of Longueval pushed in to Delville Wood the next day.
July 19, 2016
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A Fife Footballers Great War Story
Pat Savage: Footballer & Soldier A Fife Footballers Great War Story Pat Savage was born at the Little Raith Colliery just on the South
February 25, 2015
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