An Evening of Remembrance

An Evening of Remembrance takes place at The Black Watch Castle and Museum on Tuesday 10 November, starting at 19:00. It's an evening built around the courage, service and sacrifice of those who served, held within the museum's own walls on Hay Street in Perth.

The night opens with a pre-dinner drinks reception, and from there it runs through a three-course meal with archive readings and live music woven in throughout. This year's readings focus on Second Lieutenant Alexander (Hamish) Mann, who served with The Black Watch during the First World War. They draw on his own poetry, letters and personal writings, so you're hearing his words read aloud rather than a summary written about him. It's his own account of life on the Western Front, told in his own voice.

Because the readings come from his letters and poetry, the evening works as a window into a single life during the war, set against the backdrop of the regiment he served with. The live music runs alongside the readings and the meal, so the music and the words share the night rather than one taking over from the other.

It's a three-course meal, so you're in for the long haul rather than a quick stop. Tickets are £60, and since spaces are limited, you'll need to book in advance. The evening starts at 19:00 at The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HR.