The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a 5 star multi-award winning visitor attraction located in the beautiful city of Perth, Scotland. Redeveloped in 2013 the venue now comprises of The Black Watch Museum, Bistro @ The Castle, Gift Shop and a learning and access programme.
What an enlightening experience learning all about Scotland's renowned Black Watch regiment this afternoon! We met some Lovely friendly staff that are full of historical knowledge about the history of the Black Watch. Museum is very well organized and every detail so thoughtfully included. There is also a pretty little gift shop and a cafe. My only regret is that we ran out of time before closing Do yourself a favour and allot at least 2 hours to peruse through all the exhibits. Proud to know my fellow Canadians assisted the Black Watch.
It's a great museum about the Black Watch. A lot of information about their history and involvement through the years. They have an interactive tour for children and a few dressup clothes. They even have tour guides in different languages. It was overall a good experience.
Fabulous morning out! A little cafe, we didn't eat in there so can't comment. A shop which sold some lovely items. A little play area outside perfect for the children. I was worried that it wasn't going to be fully child friendly but my god was I wrong. The gentleman at the entrance (We think his name is Jim) what an absolute gem! He made the little quiz sound super exciting and my two competitive children couldn't wait to get in and get started. Once completed the gentleman talked through a few little facts with them and made them feel like little super hero's finishing the quiz. As we aren't from Scotland he then recommended some places to visit. Our children are 10, 4 and 6 months. The place is pram friendly and most definitely child friendly. Every gallery had at least one little activity to do for the children aswell as the quiz. The actual museum was full of amazing facts. I would highly recommend! Thankyou for such a lovely morning!
The Black Watch castle and museum is more museum than castle, but a great insight into the Scottish Highlands soldiers and their regiment, the Black And Watch. Detailed with plenty of variety including real stories. Venue is great with Cafe and toilets, playground and plenty of facilities on site.
Awesome museum in a beautiful castle and an awesome staff also, completing with little stories and explanations, loved it. A very fantastic and moving travel through the history of the regiment, its emblems, its wars and its soldiers. Would definitely come again in a few years.
Though a little ways out from town, this is quite a welcoming and intimate place. The history surrounding this place is immense and beguiling, and I loved immersing myself in it during my trip here. Seeing the stately walls and verdant gardens, I felt a great warmth, an assurance that hospitality and elegance can prosper even this far in the frigid North in the winter. Note that the cafe bursts with energy and vivacity. After a long and frigid walk through the parks north of Perth, I was taken aback by such an eruption of light and conviviality. It's a wonderful little haven, and I greatly recommend the gift shops, which somehow feel more distinct and unique and gift shops I have seen elsewhere in Scotland.
On-site services
Live performances
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Restaurant
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Family friendly
Good for kids
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What an enlightening experience learning all about Scotland's renowned Black Watch regiment this afternoon! We met some Lovely friendly staff that are full of historical knowledge about the history of the Black Watch. Museum is very well organized and every detail so thoughtfully included. There is also a pretty little gift shop and a cafe. My only regret is that we ran out of time before closing Do yourself a favour and allot at least 2 hours to peruse through all the exhibits. Proud to know my fellow Canadians assisted the Black Watch.
It's a great museum about the Black Watch. A lot of information about their history and involvement through the years. They have an interactive tour for children and a few dressup clothes. They even have tour guides in different languages. It was overall a good experience.
Fabulous morning out! A little cafe, we didn't eat in there so can't comment. A shop which sold some lovely items. A little play area outside perfect for the children. I was worried that it wasn't going to be fully child friendly but my god was I wrong. The gentleman at the entrance (We think his name is Jim) what an absolute gem! He made the little quiz sound super exciting and my two competitive children couldn't wait to get in and get started. Once completed the gentleman talked through a few little facts with them and made them feel like little super hero's finishing the quiz. As we aren't from Scotland he then recommended some places to visit. Our children are 10, 4 and 6 months. The place is pram friendly and most definitely child friendly. Every gallery had at least one little activity to do for the children aswell as the quiz. The actual museum was full of amazing facts. I would highly recommend! Thankyou for such a lovely morning!
The Black Watch castle and museum is more museum than castle, but a great insight into the Scottish Highlands soldiers and their regiment, the Black And Watch. Detailed with plenty of variety including real stories. Venue is great with Cafe and toilets, playground and plenty of facilities on site.
Awesome museum in a beautiful castle and an awesome staff also, completing with little stories and explanations, loved it. A very fantastic and moving travel through the history of the regiment, its emblems, its wars and its soldiers. Would definitely come again in a few years.
Though a little ways out from town, this is quite a welcoming and intimate place. The history surrounding this place is immense and beguiling, and I loved immersing myself in it during my trip here. Seeing the stately walls and verdant gardens, I felt a great warmth, an assurance that hospitality and elegance can prosper even this far in the frigid North in the winter. Note that the cafe bursts with energy and vivacity. After a long and frigid walk through the parks north of Perth, I was taken aback by such an eruption of light and conviviality. It's a wonderful little haven, and I greatly recommend the gift shops, which somehow feel more distinct and unique and gift shops I have seen elsewhere in Scotland.
