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BLACK WATCH ARCHIVES

Description
The collection consists of copies of films given to the Regiment over the years. Only one appears to have been specially commissioned. The remainder are straightforward reporting of events. There are 17 films or bits of film. All films concern life in The Black Watch, mostly ceremonial parades but some training and barrack life.
Website
http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/archives/index.html
Keywords
Scotland; Black Watch Regiment; Highland regiments; Military forces; Regiments
Access
Access available. By arrangement only.
Facilities
Viewing on premises.
Charges
Charges for research for broadcast productions. Charges for research for academic purposes. Charges for facilities and handling.
Copyright
Copyright held. Copyright advice available.

Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings

Video/Film
Video: All film has been copied to videotape.Documentary.
Video components: VHS Video.
Film: 17 films/part films are held in the archive. All positive film. Documentary.
Film components: Positive Film.

Catalogues

Printed catalogue
Available, indexed.

Additional Information

Conservation policy
The films have already been copied.

Main Contact

Name
Lieutenant Colonel S J Lindsay
Job title
Regimental Secretary
Telephone
01738-621281 ext 8530
Fax
01738-643245
Email
archives@theblackwatch.co.uk
Address
RHQ The Black Watch
Balhousie Castle
Hay Street
Perth
PH1 5HR

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