The Black Watch Castle & Museum
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Overview
The Black Watch Castle and Museum is housed in the dramatic and historic Balhousie Castle. The castle is set in its own beautiful gardens and grounds, and is ideally situated close to the centre of Perth, beside the pleasant parkland walks of the North Inch on the banks of the River Tay. This unique and special collection explores two and a half centuries of Scotland's oldest Highland Regiment. Uniforms, fine paintings, medals, photographs, weapons and military equipment, linked to film, reminiscences and dioramas, bring to life the proud military heritage of this family Regiment.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Castle & Museum open Apr-Oct, daily 9.30-4.30 (Café 9.30-4); Nov-Mar, daily 10-4 (Café 10-3.30)
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Perth and Kinross, sheltered by the Grampian Mountains, is often regarded as the Heart of Scotland, and its mountains, lochs and glens yearn to be explored. Just outside the ancient city of Perth is Scone Palace, home of the mystical Stone of Destiny, on which 42 Scottish Kings were crowned.
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