"A soldier's life in peace and war". Housed in historic Balhousie Castle, the Museum of The Black Watch displays 266 years of the rich history of Scotland's best known and oldest Highland Regiment. The treasures in the collection consist of uniforms, fine paintings, medals, photographs, weapons and military equipment which bring to life the proud military heritage of this family Regiment for you to enjoy.
Museum Object of the Month
Within these pages you can find a selection of objects from the Collection.
Cawnpore Gong
This gong was captured in 1857.
St Valery helmet
Having been lost at sea, this helmet was recovered from St Valery more than 50 years after the battle at St valery-en-Caux.
Prisoner of war spoon
This spoon was issued to Harry Ruthven while he was a prisoner of war in Stalag VIIIB during the Second World War.
Pilkington Jackson figures
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This collection of figures are copies of sculptures by Charles d'Orville Pilkington Jackson.
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Wartime newspaper headlines
These three iconic headlines from the Second World War were donated to the Museum as part of two scrap books, collated by John McBride of Victoria, British Columbia.
Christmas card
From the exterior, this Christmas card is a fine example of the Regimental Christmas card still used today.
Powderhorns
These three powder horns date from the eighteenth century. They were used during the North American campaigns by members of the Regiment.
Prints
This print is one of a pair, found being used as backing to a newly acquired photograph.
Napoleonic Campbed
The campbed is one of the Museum's star items and has been part of the collection since the 1950s.
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German Sword Hilt Candlestick
This candlestick was part of a gift from a donor in Fife, along with First World War medals, identity tags and a pair of German Officer’s binoculars.
Black Watch Ale
This label for The Black Watch ale was gifted by a donor local to the Tomintoul Brewery where the ale was produced.
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Birkenhead Claret Jugs
This handsome pair of silver claret jugs, engraved Major General Sir John Grey, KCB, are known as the Birkenhead Claret Jugs.
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The history of the First World War (1914 – 1918) is brought to life by personal reminiscences, film and objects and stand as a testimony to over 8000 Black Watch men who lost their lives. They were truly “the lost generation”.