The Blackwatch - Royal Highland Regiment
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The Black Watch Museum Object of the Month

"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.

Recent Acquisitions

The Museum Trustees seek to improve the collection by purchasing artefacts of Regimental  importance. In addition many generous benefactors have donated both items and money to help improve this unique collection.


Crimea jacketThis jacket and medals date from the Crimean and Indan Mutiny period.

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Black Watch officer caricature

This caricature was painted in the nineteenth-century.

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42nd Royal HighlandersThis watercolour was donated in June 2008.

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RSM Bedson medalsThis interesting set of medals was purchased with the support of the National Fund for Acquisitions.

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HRH Prince CharlesThis portrait was painted by Georgina Barclay in 2007 and hangs in the Museum.

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