Mention ‘The Black Watch’ almost anywhere you go across the globe and you’ll almost certainly elicit fond recognition because The Black Watch is surely one of the British Army’s, if not the world’s, most famous fighting units. Mere mention of the name is enough to conjure up visions of bravery, valour, true Scottish grit and determination. It’s perhaps not surprising, since there can hardly be a corner of the globe in which The Black Watch has not served with distinction.

The Black Watch Museum is housed in the dramatic and historic Balhousie Castle. The Castle is set in its own beautiful gardens and grounds. It is ideally situated close to the centre of Perth, beside the pleasant parkland walks of the North Inch on the banks of The River Tay.

A visit to this ancestral home of The Black Watch brings this glorious Regiment’s past vibrantly to life. The Museum is laid out chronologically through ten rooms within the Castle. These display an amazing variety of artefacts illustrating the history of the Regiment as well as a fine collection of paintings and photography. Supplemented by a number of audiovisual installations the overall experience is highly evocative and brings to life the experience of serving in the Black Watch from Fontenoy to Fallujah and beyond.

Visitor Information
The Museum is open seven days during March to October, and Monday to Saturday during November to March. Exclusions apply – please see our website for more details.
Due to the nature of the building access is limited.
An admission fee applies.

Family Activities
Children of all ages are welcome at the Museum, and family activities are available.

Shop
The Museum hosts a popular and well-stocked shop – also available online. Please see our website for more details.

Events
The Museum regularly hosts events at the Museum – please see our website for more details.

Volunteers
The Museum welcomes volunteers with specialist skills who help with conservation and other museum related tasks. Please see our website for more details.

Education
The Museum Education Team offer an outreach service to schools in the Regimental area – please see our website for more details.
The Museum is always delighted to receive group visits from veterans, school outings, special interest organisations or coach tours.

Our Collection

Black Watch - The Museum of The Black Watch

Balhousie Castle
Hay Street
Perth
Perth & Kinross
PH1 5HR

Tel: 01738 638152
Fax: 01738 643245

Email:
museum@theblackwatch.co.uk

For more information visit:
http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk