http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/author.emma News from www.theblackwatch.co.uk en 2013-05-19T12:29:56300:10 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.70/title.interns-programme-success-highlights-way-to-build-sector-sustainability Over half involved already secure next steps, including Black Watch Museum Intern general 2012-09-26 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.71/title.the-black-watch-castle-museum-gets-ready-to-redevelop On August 31st 2012 The Black Watch Castle & Museum will close its doors to the public for seven months to allow for work to begin on the redevelopment of the Museum general 2012-08-17 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.68/title.special-admission-prices-kids-go-free-and-1-2-price-family-ticket The Black Watch Castle & Museum announces special admission prices for families and children general 2012-07-23 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.66/title.pipes-and-drums-tour-in-north-america The Pipes and Drums of The Black Watch 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, will tour North America in 2013 general 2012-05-01 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.65/title.scottish-water-staff-volunteer-at-black-watch-museum The Black Watch Castle and Museum today welcomed a team of volunteers from Scottish Water as part of the company’s Volunteering Programme. The volunteers will assist Museum staff by moving parts of the collection to a temporary store in preparation of an upcoming £3.5million redevelopment project. general 2012-03-29 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.63/title.transformation-of-the-black-watch-museum-gets-the-go-ahead-from-the-heritage-lottery-fund The Heritage Lottery Fund announced today that it has awarded the Black Watch Museum Trust the sum of £778,000, and as such, the Trustees formally committed to proceeding with the project to improve the Castle and Museum. general 2012-03-21 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.64/title.homecoming-parades-2012 Dates and times confirmed for The Black Watch 3SCOTS Homecoming Parades in April 2012: Wednesday 18th April 1100 Inverness Thursday 19th April 1100 Forfar Thursday 19th April 1430 Kirkcaldy Friday 20th April 1100 Dundee Friday 20th April 1415 Perth We will update this page with more detailed information on parade routes if/when we have it. Details will be available via local press. Inverness The Parade will start at 11am from Stephen’s Brae, with a Cathedral service at 11:45. Forfar The troops will march from Chapelpark Primary School, along Academy Street to the East Port, down East High Street and past the Cross where the Duke of Rothesay will take the salute from a dais outside the Town Hall. They will then march into Littlecauseway, returning to Chapelpark via Chapel Street. Full details from Forfar Dispatch. Kirkcaldy The parade will start from East Fergus Place, into the Town Square, down Whtyescauseway, along the High Street, up Kirk Wynd and along Hunter Street, returning to the front of the Town House. Full deails on the Council website Dundee The Parade will begin at Cowgate, before heading to Panmure Street, passed Dundee High School, along Reform Streetand the troops will finish up at Crichton Street. More details in local press, including Wave 102. Perth Starting from Rose Terrace at 2.15pm on Friday afternoon, the parade, expected to number over 400 soldiers, will proceed via Atholl Street and Kinnoull Street to the High Street then via King Edward Street to South Street and Tay Street, where the Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE, accompanied by Brigadier Garry Barnett OBE, will take the salute on the viewing platform, before the parade proceeds via the dry arch by the River Tay to the North Inch. Full details on the Council website. general 2012-03-15 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.62/title.museum-mascot-hackles-dies It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Hackle on 8th January 2012. He died peacefully with his family. Hackle was the golden Labrador of Jim Sandilands, Museum Attendant. Hackle had worked alongside Jim at The Black Watch Museum since he was a puppy. He will be sorely missed by all the staff and visitors at the Castle. A memorial fund has been established in Hackle’s name. This will go towards a memorial of some type in the grounds. general 2012-01-16 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.61/title.black-watch-wristbands The Black Watch are currently on deployment in Afghanistan. The Museum Shop does not have Black Watch wristbands for sale, unfortunately. But they are being given to families of Black Watch soldiers - family members please contact The Black Watch Association direct for more details, on 01738 623214 or email. The Royal Regiment of Scotland (of which The Black Watch is the 3rd Battalion) has its own wristband fundraising appeal. general 2011-11-02 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/news-app/story.60/title.perth-city-bid Please support the Perth City status bid be visiting the Perth & Kinross Council website and pledging your support. To mark Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, a special competition is being held where city status will be granted to one town in the UK. Momentum has been building for Perth's bid to have its city status restored and there is strong support for the campaign. Perth is a city in everything but name - a thriving and dynamic place to live and work in, with a fascinating history, welcoming community and a vibrant environment. The bid, which was submitted in May 2011, sets out how Perth is ready to reclaim its rightful place as a city. The bid already has wide support from many residents, businesses, the local media, celebrities and politicians, however there will be strong competition from places elsewhere in the UK, and so we need you to join us in the campaign to restore city status to Perth! general 2011-08-15