Regimental Journal

Saluting the men of the past

It is our intention to publish historical articles that have appeared in the Regimental Journal, The Red Hackle. Many have been researched and written by men who have served in the Regiment. By doing so, we hope to describe the spirit and corporate life of this old and illustrious Regiment in both peace and war. The principal character, whose life and spirit animates the whole story is that of the soldier, the "Jock".

The Red Hackle Magazine was first published in April 1921 and with the exception of the war years, 1939 - 45, it has recorded the life of the Regiment since then. Over the years it has developed and evolved and readers may order copies by e mailing or phoning Home Headquarters at Balhousie Castle in Perth.

The Red Hackle Magazine

The magazine has evolved over the years but it is now published in May and November each year. The electronic version of the magazine will be placed on The Black Watch Association page of the website site, 2 months after the publication date. You may order your own copies and to subscribe to the magazine you should email rhq@theblackwatch.co.uk or phone 0131 310 8530. We also hold some “back copies” of the magazine and these can be ordered using the contact details shown above.

To look at the current version of the Red Hackle Magazine go to the Black Watch Association tab.

We hope that by Christmas 2011 we will have a digital version of the magazine available for sale. This will cover all editions from 1921 – 2010 and will be word searchable. The information will be contained on two DVDs.