The Black Watch Castle & Museum

The Black Watch Castle & Museum

The Black Watch Castle & Museum
4.5
Military MuseumsSpeciality MuseumsCastles
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a 5 star multi- award winning visitor attraction located in the Perth. The Black Watch Museum is housed within the historic Balhousie Castle, the origins of which are said to date back to the 12th century. A visit to the ancestral Home of The Black Watch brings this colourful Highland Regiment’s history to life, through artefacts, personal stories and interactive displays. Relax and unwind in the welcome ambience of the Castle Cafe. The seasonal menu offers an appealing selection of meals, snacks, soups, desserts and afternoon tea created with quality ingredients of local provenance. Browse the popular Castle Gift Shop to find a range of quality gifts, regimental memorabilia and branded products with an emphasis on providing an enjoyable shopping experience within a Scottish Castle. The venue is a unique and compelling location which can also host weddings, offer private dining, exclusive use of the Castle, group and bespoke tours.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Avril O
    35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Day at the museum
    Enjoyed a very informative and fascinating visit to the museum. We were looked after by Jim who is so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The museum hosts an incredible collection of historic items and tells the story of the Black Watch in a really engaging way. The castle provides a stunning backdrop for the collection. We had a really tasty lunch in the Bistro, great choice and value. Thank you to the whole team for a great day out, you are all amazing. Interesting to know that the majority of the team are volunteers.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 March 2023
  • Jenny R
    7 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not particularly disabled friendly
    We took our semi disabled brother in law here in April 2023. His disabilities mean he struggles to get around tight spaces and could not manage the lift as it is small and slow. However what we managed he found very interesting. We had lunch in the restaurant and food was very good and reasonably priced. All staff wer pleasant and helpful. Plenty of parking both onsite and nearby pay and display. With a wonderful wide open park next door for younger members of the group to let off steam.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 6 April 2023
  • Bobby C
    39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic. Friendly staff
    The Food here is fantastic..serious. Eat here... great soups. Delicious. The gift shop has many nice items. Good price. The museum. In awe of these brave men ! This was our second visit from Canada. My oldest brother had it on the bucket list. We went again. it was just as amazing second time around with a few new items. great staff. Awesome tribute the the Red hackle ! Paid parking is very cheap. was 1 pound. Highly recommended !
    Visited May 2023
    Written 21 May 2023
  • Juljen11
    22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very good museum and tour
    Pleasant welcome to the museum. Offered a tour by tour guide Rodger who was very knowledgeable and informative. Excellent value for a one hour tour and we learnt a lot. Grateful thanks to Rodger for the experience. Good little cafe. Museum seems to have lots of events for families too.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 June 2023
  • H-Daisybell
    Middlesbrough, United Kingdom56 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant interesting museum
    The museum was really interesting and well set up. Easy to follow the route. I did a guided tour, with a lovely lady who was really informative and it bought the museum to life. Then I did bits on my own afterwards. I really enjoyed learning the history and visit.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 29 July 2023
  • Team S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely top class!
    Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this amazing place. Loads to learn & see, with this extensive & comprehensive collection. The staff couldn't have been more friendly & helpful. Food in the Bistro was lovely. Lots of beautiful & fairly priced gifts & interesting items in the gift shop.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 September 2023
  • KevinB91
    74 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Surprisingly interesting
    Wasn’t sure what the museum was like, but I have to say there’s a lot to see. Plus it’s very well organised and very logical when it comes to getting around so that you do things and see all the rooms in the right order. This makes for an excellent experience and also helps the visitor experience, so that the museum feels safe and clean. We learnt lots about the Black Watch which was presented in an interesting way. Lots to keep visitors interest. Plus the Haunting statue is installed by the entrance to the museum, so big bonus and attraction.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 September 2023
  • jasp932018
    Glasgow, United Kingdom13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating historical exhibition
    A most interesting presentation about the role of the Scottish, and specifically the Black Watch in the history of conflicts affecting GB. The groupings of the many artifacts highlighted the role of the Black Watch in the above. Needs a bit longer than one day to fully appreciate the whole. Notwithstanding the need for subdued lighting to protect the exhibits, there were areas where it was difficult to read the information cards - some were a bit in the shadow of the exhibits. It would have been satisfying to gift-aid the entrance fee. Thank you
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 September 2023
  • red69hoss
    Stafford, Virginia630 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic in Every Way
    This is now one of my favorite museums in the world. My tour guide/docent, Jim Paterson, was supremely knowledgeable and interesting. The artifacts and their presentation are beautiful and very moving. The history of the Black Watch is absolutely fascinating and the stories of their spellbinding. The centuries are spellbinding. This museum is a MUST SEE, and I highly recommend you pay the extra money for a guided tour.
    Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We have passed on your kind words to Jim about his Guided Tour.
    Written 1 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 8 October 2023
  • Flamingo
    Glasgow, United Kingdom21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very interesting museum
    This is a very interesting museum with a lot of historical detail provided, interactive displays and fascinating objects to view. It covers two floors with plenty to see. The building is beautiful with period features and lovely grounds. There is an impressive huge metal sculpture outside the entrance and a good shop and restaurant. The staff are helpful.
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the museum and its many exhibits, as well as our beautiful building and grounds.
    Written 1 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 October 2023
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Dundee, UK124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Excellent museum very good information , lots to learn and see. Staff were very helpful and friendly, nice lift to get to the other floors so great access to all areas, shop was good too. Visited the restaurant too and can safely say food was excellent great choice and pleasant staff. Definitely worth a visit
Written 2 March 2024
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Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at our The Black Watch Museum. Our team strives to provide an informative and friendly experience, and we're delighted that you found our exhibits and facilities enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Written 4 March 2024
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Barry M
Cardiff, UK14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Really enjoyed, full of fantastic information, history and visual artefacts. Nice little treasure hunt for the kids, staff where lovely and friendly.
Written 24 February 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you found the tour fascinating and enjoyable. Our team takes pride in creating memorable visits, and it's wonderful to hear that both adults and kids had a great time. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
Written 1 March 2024
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Compass66802908816
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
Beautiful building, easily accessible and full of history.

Staff excellent and knowledgeable. Cafe to die for.
Written 10 December 2023
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our beautiful building and the rich history within the museum. We're thrilled to know that you loved visiting our café as well! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience.
Written 1 March 2024
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Simona K
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
Visited as part of a mother/daughter trip to Perth and initially spotted the signs for this castle/museum from the nearby park, and thought we’d give it a visit to kill some time. As it turns out, we spent the better part of the mid-morning exploring the beautiful museum. There was so much to see! It covered an incredibly broad period of time. We opted out of the guided tour which we regretted in hindsight, but the lovely gentleman who I presume was the tour guide ended up finding us in a few of the rooms and giving us a mini-tour anyways, which was a very welcome surprise. He was so knowledgeable and warm, his story telling was compelling and we were both hooked. I learned more from our interactions than I would have from just reading each plaque and information sign. He is a true credit to the museum. I cannot stress just how much we enjoyed ourselves!
Written 27 November 2023
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that our museum provided you with an educational and memorable experience. We're delighted that our tour guide was able to provide you with an impromptu mini-tour and share their knowledge on The Black Watch with you both. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them We hope to welcome you back again soon for another delightful visit!
Written 1 March 2024
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kiwimaxwell
Auchterarder, UK167 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Enjoyed our visit to the museum. Interesting collection of o hectares including serval VCs. Spread over two floors of the castle. We were there around 90 mins. Also a great Bistro/cafe (we had v gd breakfast) and gift shop. Sobering memorial garden. A 15 mins walk from the city centre or parking on site.
Written 15 November 2023
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Thank you so much for visiting The Black Watch Castle and Museum! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring our captivating collection in the museum and indulging in a delicious breakfast at our Bistro. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit soon!
Written 1 March 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Flamingo
Glasgow, UK21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
This is a very interesting museum with a lot of historical detail provided, interactive displays and fascinating objects to view. It covers two floors with plenty to see. The building is beautiful with period features and lovely grounds. There is an impressive huge metal sculpture outside the entrance and a good shop and restaurant. The staff are helpful.
Written 21 October 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the museum and its many exhibits, as well as our beautiful building and grounds.
Written 1 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

red69hoss
Stafford, VA630 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
This is now one of my favorite museums in the world. My tour guide/docent, Jim Paterson, was supremely knowledgeable and interesting. The artifacts and their presentation are beautiful and very moving. The history of the Black Watch is absolutely fascinating and the stories of their spellbinding. The centuries are spellbinding. This museum is a MUST SEE, and I highly recommend you pay the extra money for a guided tour.
Written 9 October 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We have passed on your kind words to Jim about his Guided Tour.
Written 1 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

jasp932018
Glasgow, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
A most interesting presentation about the role of the Scottish, and specifically the Black Watch in the history of conflicts affecting GB.
The groupings of the many artifacts highlighted the role of the Black Watch in the above.
Needs a bit longer than one day to fully appreciate the whole.
Notwithstanding the need for subdued lighting to protect the exhibits, there were areas where it was difficult to read the information cards - some were a bit in the shadow of the exhibits.
It would have been satisfying to gift-aid the entrance fee.
Thank you
Written 15 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

KevinB91
Leek, England, United Kingdom74 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Wasn’t sure what the museum was like, but I have to say there’s a lot to see. Plus it’s very well organised and very logical when it comes to getting around so that you do things and see all the rooms in the right order. This makes for an excellent experience and also helps the visitor experience, so that the museum feels safe and clean. We learnt lots about the Black Watch which was presented in an interesting way. Lots to keep visitors interest. Plus the Haunting statue is installed by the entrance to the museum, so big bonus and attraction.
Written 8 September 2023
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Team S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this amazing place. Loads to learn & see, with this extensive & comprehensive collection. The staff couldn't have been more friendly & helpful. Food in the Bistro was lovely. Lots of beautiful & fairly priced gifts & interesting items in the gift shop.
Written 6 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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