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Balhousie Castle (Perth)

 
Description: North Perth / Scotland

Newest Review: ... In reality, it can only be seen as such for those who have a particular interest in military history, emotional connection of the Regiment itself or at least a lot of interest in history in general - although the museum focuses on the Black Watch and doesn't really put it in a particularly wide historical context, possibly for a reason. The Black Watch was formed from the loyalist clans as ... more

 ... a kind of police force the Highlands in the aftermath of the 1715 Jacobite Uprising. The name of Black Watch refers both to their role and to colours of their tartan. For those interested, the museum has a huge number of objects, from medals to so...more

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MagdaDH
Premium Review Balhousie Castle (Perth): Black Watch Musuem (329 words)
by - written on 07/06/09 (Very useful, 23 readings)
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"Balhousie Castle" is a bit of a misnomer here, as the actual attraction is not really the castle itself (although it is quite a picturesque building - a 17th century L-plan tower house which undertook major developments and refurbishment in 19th century). Balhousie Castle houses The Regimental Museum of the Black Watch, which is, for some reason, touted as a major tourist attraction in Perth. In reality, it can only be seen as such for those who have a particular interest in military history, emotional connection of the Regiment itself or at least a lot of interest in history in general - although the museum focuses on the Black Watch and doesn't ...  Read the complete review

 

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