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In our Day in the Life gallery you can find this Silver Cup gifted by Lieutenant Colonel F. R. Tarleton DSO to his battalion’s officers upon his retirement in April 1924. #TheBlackWatch #History #MilitaryHistory #BWMuseum

Don't miss out on our magical Easter day this Saturday, April 19th! Enjoy exciting trails, creative crafts, delicious cookies & outdoor games. ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM 🎟 £10 per child (includes one adult) | £5 per additional adult 👉 bit.ly/41FwnZC #Easter #FamilyFun

This photo, taken at Birnam in July 1893, captures the 5th (Perthshire Highland) Volunteer Battalion during their annual camp. Taking place every summer, these camps were enjoyed as a holiday and a break from the routines of civilian life for these volunteers. #TheBlackWatch

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Easter celebrations on Saturday! We had an absolute blast seeing all the smiling faces as families enjoyed the Golden Egg Trail, crafted colourful bunnies, and got creative with cookie decorating! #FamilyFun #BWMuseum #Easter

Visit our free VE Day Community Museum at The Black Watch Castle and Museum from 5–9 May. See inspiring projects from local schools, marking 80 years since Victory in Europe. Open daily, 9:30am–4:30pm. #VEDay80 #TheBlackWatch #CommunityExhibit #WW2

Join us on Thurs 8 May at 9pm at The Black Watch Castle and Museum for a free evening of remembrance. Enjoy music from Perth Choral Society, a piper & bugler, with beacon lighting at 9:30pm to honour those who served. #VEDay80 #TheBlackWatch #VE80 #VJ80 #Victory80

Our VE Day Community Museum is now open! From 5th–9th May explore a community exhibition created in collaboration with local schools. On display are projects, artwork, and creative responses from young people inspired by The Black Watch and VE Day. Free entry. #VEDay80 #WW2

On 8 May 1945, the guns fell silent across Europe, bringing an end to 6 years of conflict. Today we remember the courage, sacrifice, & service of all who gave so much in the fight for freedom, those who served, those who returned, & those who never did. #VEDay80 #VEDay

📣 Please note: The Bistro will be closed to the public tomorrow on Saturday 10th May from 12pm due to a private function. The Gift Shop and Museum will remain open as normal. Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience. #BWMuseum

Fascinating visit today to The Black Watch Castle and Museum in Perth, seeing the archive and the schools project for #VEDay80. Thanks to MuseumsGalleriesScot for arranging.

For this month's theme, #EYAFunandGames, we're sharing a programme from the 51st Division Highland Games in Verden, Germany, Sept 1945. Post-VE Day, British soldiers enjoyed the Scottish tradition of competing in events such as the caber toss & hammer throw. #TheBlackWatch #EYA

Drop the kids off at The Castle for 3 hours of hands-on fun, creativity, and discovery! Designed for children aged 8–12 to enjoy themed crafts & activities inspired by The Black Watch, outdoor fun & a snack and drink. 👉bit.ly/3SujLAq #KidsWorkshops #TheBlackWatch

In our latest blog, Collections Assistant Ginat, shares a discovery made during a recent collection review. A small, scorched fragment of wood, marked as having come from the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Full story: bit.ly/4daluV2 #TheBlackWatch #archive #BWMuseum

Looking for a meaningful gift or something new for yourself? We’ve just restocked our Black Watch Tartan bags, the Chestnut Tartan & Herringbone collections, plus new tea light holders, homeware, accessories, keepsakes and more. 👉theblackwatch.co.uk/shop/ #GiftIdeas #GiftShop

This WW1 photo shows Dundee-born poet & artist Joseph Lee, who joined the 4th Battalion, The Black Watch in 1914. He was later captured in France & spent the rest of the war as a prisoner before returning home to continue his art and journalism career. #WWIHistory #TheBlackWatch

New blog post: Marking 300 years since the formation of the Independent Highland Companies—raised to restore order in the Highlands after the 1715 Jacobite Rising. Discover how these early clan patrols laid the foundations of The Black Watch Regiment. 👉 bit.ly/3SQETAX

Presented in 1886 by Major (later Colonel) George Malcolm Fox, this sphinx-embossed inkstand is part of a three-piece set marking The Black Watch’s Egypt campaign, during which the Regiment was awarded three battle honours. #TheBlackWatch #BlackWatchHistory

Join us on Sunday 15th June for a specially crafted Father’s Day Menu, designed to bring everyone together over delicious, locally inspired dishes. Available from 12pm on Sunday 15th June 📞 Booking is recommended – call us on 01738 638152 (Option 2) to reserve your table.

We’re taking the opportunity to say a big thank you to our fantastic volunteers who play such a vital role here at The Black Watch Castle & Museum. Your support helps us deliver a great experience for our visitors & tell the history of The Black Watch. #VolunteerWeek #BWMuseum

This weekend we welcomed Aberdeen & Tayforth University Officer Training Corps for cultural visits. Cadets explored the galleries, viewed memorials, & handled collection items to deepen their understanding of The Black Watch’s history & heritage. #TheBlackWatch #BWMuseum