May 2011
FRED.OLSEN CRUISE LINES GIVES ITS SUPPORT TO THE BLACK WATCH MUSEUM TRUST
Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with The Black Museum Trust to support and celebrate the legacy of The Black Watch Regiment and its home at Balhousie Castle. Fred.Olsen has four Cruise Liners, one of which is called “Black Watch”. The ‘Black Watch’ is said to be their most intimate ship with only 803 guests and is a firm favourite of Fred.Olsen fans.
The Black Watch Museum Trust is thrilled to welcome Rachael Jackson, PR manager with Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines to the Castle and Museum on Monday 23rd May. Rachael will visit the Museum, be shown the varied and unique collection, meet the Trustees, staff and learn about the legacy of the Black Watch Regiment. Rachael’s experience will be shared with those who board the ‘Black Watch’ through the planned updating of the military regalia exhibition located on the ship. From May this year Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines will be placing information leaflets on board its fleet of cruise liners. Guest will find these leaflets in their cabins, giving all who sail with Fred.Olsen the opportunity to learn more about The Black Watch Museum Trust, The Black Watch Heritage Appeal and they will be invited to join the Friends of The Black Watch Castle and Museum.
Above you can see an image of the information leaflet that will invite all those who sail with Fred.Olsen Cruise Liners to join the Friends.
We will update you will the details of Rachael's visit next week.
THE BLACK WATCH COCKTAIL PARTY
Starting from this year The Black Watch Cocktail Party will be hosted by The Friends. The Party will be held in the beautiful grounds of Balhousie Castle on Thursday 21st July from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. All of our Friends members will be invited to attend this fabulous evening. The cost of a ticket is £10.00 for Friends. Details of how to apply for your ticket will be included with your invitation. We plan to have the invitations posted week beginning Monday 30th May. So, watch your letterbox for your exclusive Black Watch Cocktail Party invite.
Hope you see you there.
FRIENDS SEPTEMBER KEYNOTE LECTURE
We are delighted to announce that our Friends President, Lieutenant General Sir Alistair Irwin, is confirmed as the speaker for our September Keynote Lecture. The lecture will topic will be The Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Past and Present. The lecture will take place on Thursday 29th September at Perth Museum and Art Gallery. The evening will begin at 7.00pm when wine and canapés will be served. The lecture will begin at 7.30pm. The evening is expected to end at 8.30pm. Tickets are £15.00 and £5.00 for Friends (glass of wine and canapés is included in the ticket price).
We know September may seem like some time away but we thought we should let you know this date for your diary. It promises to be an informative evening. Tickets will go on sale in August.
