The Copper Beech Cafe at The Black Watch Castle & Museum in Perth & Kinross

Exceptional tour of a really well organised and well preserved military museum. Rosemary was one of the best guides we've ever had and we have taken every possible tour over 3 continents and 7 countries. You have to do this! It's amazing!

We had a lovely time here, 1st visit! Bought 3 lovely poppy brooches for my neices, Then enjoyed lovely cinnamon and apples scones and delicious coffee in their atmospheric cafe, hubby also had chocolate cake yummy. We will go back for lunch next time. A great find! I am told lunches are busy, so may be best to book in advance of visit. The staff were all lovely and helpful too! in both departments. See you soon!

We stopped off for a quick visit here whilst on our way to the Highlands for a holiday. It's a lovely castle and grounds. There was a gentleman in a kilt to greet you, then you are free to roam the museum at your own leisure. My Granddad was in the Black Watch during WW2, so it was amazing to see some of the photographs and equipment that he would have used. I was hoping for more items in the gift shop, a regimental patch or flag would be nice. Overall, I really enjoyed it.

We recently hosted our wedding reception at the Black Watch Castle & Museum and the whole experience was wonderful. Debbie, Lindsey and the whole team worked so hard, and nothing was ever too much to ask. The venue is beautiful. The room where we had our meal was bright and airy. There was also plenty of space for the ceilidh band and dancing. The food was absolutely delicious. Many of our guests commented on the great service and how friendly and helpful all the staff were. We feel very lucky to have hosted our wedding here and we’re forever grateful to the whole team, thank you all.

Lovely cafe, great surroundings, good menu, good food, nice shop and great museum.

This was a return visit. The lunch was lovely. Will certainly go back.

I "had" to visit the Castle and Museum as a member of staff at Culloden had spotted earlier this year that I was wearing the colours of The Black Watch at that time. I didn't know so I was going to buy a new scarf. Also a friend asked me to do some research, there. Both members of staff on reception deserve a favourable mention. One asked if I wanted to leave my small bag of drinks in the "back office" while I went around the place. She, or maybe both, took the photos of me there. The other one took it on board to book a taxi from their list of local contacts, for my trip into town. It turned out to be the same firm and one of the drivers I had seen the previous day. I was picked up from the entrance to the Castle and Museum. It is customer service like that which helps improve the day even if help is not needed. I said that I wanted to do some research relating to the First World War, was then given a map and the appropriate room was indicated on that map. There is a lift, which could be most helpful on my back down. When the time came, I opted to walk down a spiral staircase rather than look for the lift. The staircase was much wider than the one I had seen the day before AND carpeted. Even the walk that I had chosen to get me to the Museum improved my sense of well being as it briefly took me alongside the river. I'll leave it to you to decide which of the two photos of me sitting down you prefer. If this suits your taste, it is a lovely place to visit. It worked well for me.

This was one of our favourite lunch stops. Unfortunately, the last couple of visits have been disappointing. Menu choice not so good. Tiny bowl of soup which was definitely well overpriced. Service was very slow . Staff are always friendly.

A very nice spot in the heart of Perth with a beautiful cafe and a public playground for kids in the back side.

Very interesting history of the Black Watch Army and well presented. Very nice and helpful staff. Enjoyed it 😊

Really interesting, spent ages in there.

Fascinating and very well laid out museum about the Black Watch. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. There is a bistro there as well that is open all and the food was amazing. Again the staff were very friendly. Will be back to eat at the Bistro again.

Great museum, the bistro food is really nice, stop off most days when I'm in Perth after walking my cocker around the North inch and sit and have a coffee and bite to eat outside (weather permitting).

Very good being a military historian myself I enjoyed it. During the years 1940 to April 1946 my grandfather served as a Sgt in the 61st Highland Anti-Tank Regiment 241btty. His primary job was to keep enemy mechanized armoured vehicles off the infantry battalions of the 51st Highland Division. In his case his battery were assigned to 154bde which consisted of 1st /7th Black Watch and 7th Argyll and Sutherlands.

Great experience, absolutely loved learning about something that I had never heard of, they offer guided tour too or audio can't remember decided not to take them up on that due to the time we got there but it was amazing to read most things about the black watch and seeing all the artifacts they still have to do this day, there's also a have a cafe there too, would of liked to see a few more options for souvenirs in the shop but can't fault the experience one bit

The Back Watch Castle and Museum is an enlightening and well detailed historical account of this famous Scottish regiment. Unlike other well known Castles where accounts are of all past regiments prior to the change in 2005, this Museum dedication is invaluable.

I visited the museum last week and had a fantastic time. The reception staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. We had a guided tour with a chap called Bill. He was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. He explained the history, life of a soldier and the many battles the Black Watch have been involved in. Well worth the extra bit of cash for this. We then had a lovely meal in the Bistro. The staff there were very friendly and the food was fabulous. Thanks to everyone for making my visit memorable

Interesting place to visit, extra special as it had a connection with family

We were there before opening time, so we didn't come inside. However, the outside is already a beautiful sight to see, so I would stop for that alone. A lot of information can also be found in the surrounding garden.

Beautiful place absolutely kept lovely

Food and welcome were appreciated . Good prices too.

An interesting visit, the museum was well laid out and very explanatory. Lots of artifacts from the various men who served and the campaigns they participated to. I must admit though the restaurant was amazing. Special nod to the lady who was serving us, simply lovely and honestly we eat very well. The atmosphere was good. Probably not a place for young children inside (mine would have got bored) but the outside looked like there was some nice play areas although we didn't walk around too much we were stuffed from our lunch!

Superb museum, small but very full. Very interesting.

We just had our wedding here at the Black Watch Castle. The venue, the staff and manageress Debbie were fantastic. All our guests commented on the service and the food. The wedding dinner was awesome and truly cooked to perfection. And the waiting staff were all well trained and very well presented. The table serves etiquette was first class. The location is picturesque and truly amazing for your special photos. We had a lovely sunny day, but we also had some pictures taken in the castle too. Would highly recommend this venue for your wedding, everything was just perfect.

Great place if you love your military history. Plenty to see, I'd recommend at least 2 hours. The cafe onsite is very welcoming and great value too.

Loads of information. Loved that there was a man kn full uniform walking around talking to people. Kind enjoyed the activity sheet, dressing up and learning.

Visit Scotland website stated it was pet friendly but we were not allowed in as only service dogs allowed. 80 mile round trip. Website was amended within the hour. Their error we should have been allowed access.

As a wedding venue Balhousie Castle was amazing. We had the best day. Manageress Debbie and all her staff, waitresses and kitchen staff were excellent both in the planning and on the day. The food was by far the best we have ever had at any function. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with great food and staff. We were blessed with fantastic weather for outside photos but we also had some lovely ones within the castle. Definitely a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Access to the gardens and exterior of the castle is free. There is a paid parking lot next to the castle garden, although you can save money by parking in a residential neighborhood 2 blocks north, a 5-minute walk away.

Lovely meal and beautiful place to visit

We meet for a family lunch here about once a month. Parking is easy and it's free. The dining area is spacious and appealing with lots of natural light The serving staff are always welcoming and service is good. We had a good lunch as we normally do. The menu has improved with more choices and a selection of specials. The food was good with excellent, smiling service today from Heather, Karolina and Lesley. We'll be back.

Lovely building with an absolute treasure trove of information presented in a really accessible way. Jenny and Jim were great being welcoming and sharing all their knowledge of the Black Watch and even recommending places to take the kids while we stay in Perth. 5*

We didn't know the story of Black Watch and why this would be important to the country. So glad we made the visit. Very interesting history and a well put together exhibition. Might not be too exciting for the youngsters. And we also took advantage of the top to have a bite to eat. Lovely people with great food!

An excellent experience and wonderful service and food. We attended a tour of the museum and had a 2 course lunch, using a voucher purchased from Itison. Parking was easy and free, right outside the venue. All staff were excellent, with special mention to Rosemary (our tour guide) and all serving staff in restaurant. The food was delicious. We would thoroughly recommend the museum tour and restaurant.

An excellent experience and wonderful service and food. We attended a tour of the museum and had a 2 course lunch, using a voucher purchased from Itison. Parking was easy and free, right outside the venue. All staff were excellent, with special mention to Rosemary (our tour guide) and all serving staff in restaurant. The food was delicious. We would thoroughly recommend the museum tour and restaurant.

We had the guided tour today very informative & very relaxing & then we took a leisurely tour before we had coffee in the bistro cafe excellent coffee

Didn't have our booking but fitted us in, accommodated my wife's difficult diet requirements with ease

A well preserved Castle used as a Restaurant and Wedding Venue. Lots a interesting information about the history of the Black Watch Fighter's which aided the British Army in our long history.

Brilliant place, just at the back of the park. Very friendly staff, some good stuff in the shop but the museum itself is brilliant 👌

Was much quieter than normal, which was strange. Open sandwich quite nice but real cheese would have been better than grated caterer pack cheese. The panini was soggy on 1 side too and there was a hair inside, not from person eating it. Soup was disappointing - watery and new potatoes in leek and potato soup. With 2 soups on the menu, would have been nice to have a creamy option also. Coffee and cakes were good though. Did get served a water for the table that was cracked round the top so had to get this replaced as shards of glass present. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would go back for coffee and scones/cakes but probably not main food.

Fascinating history and lovely exhibits. We did the guided tour and learnt a lot about the history of the Black Watch and the Scottish highlands.

It was a very pleasant visit. Everything is shown in a beautiful manner. The museum is located in the old HQ, an old castle. But while te building never was ment as a museum it is layed out well and logical. Every display was well lit and the explanations were clear and not overly complicated. We visited the museum with our 6 year old daughter who got a trail to do and there's plenty for kids to see. The staff was helpfull and nice. The facilities were clean and well managed.

We have booked a guided in person tour one night before the visit. The time we arrived, we were greeted very friendly and got to know Jim the tourguide, a very proud Scotsman who was enthusiastic and so knowledgeable. The tour was 2 hours and we went through the history from 1700 up to today. The museum is very nice and neat. Very informative and we were impressed by the spreading of Scottish people during all those years in Canada, Australia, the US and more. We highly recommend it! We took the tour on a Sunday at 11am

Very interesting and a must go when you in Perth and if you’re not into history the coffee shop has amazing cakes coffee and food

We were here for the tour and so booked for lunch before our tour. The food was excellent as was the service! In fact the whole place is a very well run establishment . Highly recommend!

My Wife and I visited the Museum on 27/7 and we had a tour with the guide Bill who was great. The tour was a great introduction to the Museum and Castle and I recommend taking the as Bill is so knowledgeable and was a great host. In addition, the tickets we bought allow us to go back and see the Museum for a whole year and as many times as we want to and we will go back again. If you're in Perth and looking for a place to visit I recommend visiting the Black Watch Castle and Museum as it's a fantastic day out for families and for people interested in the history of the Regiment, Scotland and the U.K. Well worth the cost of admission.

Fantastic definitely worth visiting

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!

This is a must in Perth. A lot of history in this great museum!

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. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

Good freshly cooked food & sandwiches x great friendly staff & good service

Having visited Perth museum in the morning I was getting a little hungry! I had booked a tour of the Black Watch Castle & museum! On arriving at the castle I headed straight to Bistro. The staff are welcoming. It’s a lovely eating area, plenty of seating inside and out. The walls have plenty of paintings of interest depicting the history of the Black Watch. The food was delicious. I had the Sunday Roast and a large potion of coffee cake. The beef was so tender. When in Perth again it’s a place I will certainly head to. 10 out of 10 to the chef and waitresses at this gem of a Bistro!

Very interesting place to visit full of military history

Had visitors so went for lunch, lots to choose from, shop well stocked, always new things to see for young and old. Also had a takeaway cake. Must see black watch museum for new exhibits.

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.

Went for the guided tour which was well worth the money. Great explanations of all the different rooms. Very interesting.

An all round excellent venue, dining was a delightful experience 1st class service, the venison burger with salad was exceptional. I have been waiting sometime to visit, a well worth wait, an excellent jewel in the crown of Scottish history. I visited with my Daughter, her partner and three grandchildren, an interesting venue with excellent displays with a wide variety of historical facts and tributes. Haste ye back. Date of experience: July 2024

Gives you a good insight of the Black Watch and their accomplishments for several hundred years.

Nicely laid out and plenty space. Very nice food, well prepared, quick service. Lovely staff.

Took the tour with Jim who was absolutely amazing, sharing fascinating insights about the regiment, Scotland and so much more. If you’re visiting, take the tour!!!

Great little museum about the black watch covering the regiments history and all major campaigns. Well worth a visit. Also had lunch in the cafe which was really good!

A warm and friendly welcome. A wonderful museum and a delicious restaurant.

Spent several hours here. Worth taking the guided tour for an overview and then browsing at leisure. Coffee shop is waitress service so remember to pay on exit at the till (I forgot!! But they were very understanding!) also if you are coming back for lunch after the morning tour it is worth booking a table. I found it quite difficult to read some of the explanatory notes due to low lighting and the way in which the light fell on some of them. However found the museum staff very helpful, plenty of room in the car park - drive through the council pay and display car park to access the museum free car park.

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.

Atmospheric and beautifully laid out

Really excellent museum, covering regiment from formation to 2006. Loads of stuff from all eras to look at and read about. Don't miss the VCs on display and the stories behind them - truly awe inspiring. Massive shout out to staff member Jim who gave use loads of extra information, was really friendly and incredibly enthusiastic. He is my new best mate!! Bistro was also wonderful. Very tasty food, at reasonable prices, served by very friendly staff. All in all a great way to spend an afternoon.

A beautiful building housing many interesting artifacts belonging to the Black Watch. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable too. A lovely couple of hours learning about this famous regiment.

The staff were very helpful and insightful, a lot of fascinating things to look at and it really opens your eyes to what these people did to help secure our future!

Wonderful! All the Staff were very nice friendly and helpful, I believe Heather served us and she was lovely with good knowledge of the menu! The food was very nice (thanks chef!) and most importantly the menu stated various dietary choices vegetarian GF etc We had nice lunch and it was more enjoyable because we felt confident that the GF options were indeed Gluten Free! Highly recommend and I look forward to visiting again soon xEx

Great history and museum. Staff was very informative and friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Fantastic learning all about the history of the Blackwatch Just a few pictures below from dozens that i took .

Very good food and service. A great place to meet up

History from the very beginning of Scottish wars. Meanings of plumage and colors. Well-maintained items and documented history. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and so very helpful and kind. Worth the time to visit this piece of history and honor those that lost theirs lives to preserving the present.

Great place lots of History and Great coffee and cake

Great place to visit. The building and the landscaping is beautiful. The memorials are very emotionally moving and done well. The exhibits inside are fantastic and informative. Jim, the tour guide, is well worth the money. I highly suggest the trip, but book it with Jim .

A huge interesting exhibition about the brave scots of the famous black watch regiment, from its creation til today, accompanied all the way long by historical pieces like uniforms, gears, flags, portraits, paintings, documents and so on... It was fascinating! The whole thing was highly embellished by Jim's presence, who shared with us so many priceless anecdotes about the different regiment campaigns. He was really proud of the regiment's endless bravery throughout history, as he was also part of it by the time he was a cadet in this regiment. And he can be! The scots are real amazing brave people 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍 Respect boys! ❤️Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Interesting museum, well organised.

Great experience for all ages revisiting the ages of war.

Went to the cafe and had a lovely lunch. Then took my family around the museum. I have been several times before and each time I enjoy it. All of the staff are friendly and informative.

Full of History surrounding Black Watch

Great place to learn about the Black Watch. Very nice gift shop and a good place to get a meal.

I didn't visit the museum itself, I was meeting friends in the cafe, but it was very clean with a good atmosphere and some lovely soup

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.

Excellent museum showing not only the regiments history but also touching on Scottish and world history. We paid a little extra for the guided tour which was very much worth it. The shop and the bistro were also very good.

Amazing restaurant with a good selection of food, very clean, and very happy staff. I had the salad, which was amazing, very enjoyable. I would say a little expensive but was delicious. Was able to order a smaller portion for my wife. She enjoyed the food too.

Nice but expensive for a bacon roll and coffee

Quite an astonishing experience Jim provided us, with his marvelous and passionate insights into the Black Watch’s history and culture. Anyone who finds themselves in this lovely town, must, I repeat, must pay this lovely museum a visit, with Jim’s tour for sure. -Pedro and Joana

Only went to cafe. Lovely place with great food. Went for lunch and was surprised by the good quality of food. It's definitely not cheap, with a panini costing £10 and baked potato £11. However was surprised to see it comes with coleslaw, couscous, salad and crisps. Staff were friendly and the place was warm. Didn't go into the museum.

Learned alot about the blackwatch

An absolutely magnificent museum! A must-visit if you are interested in History! The most beautiful war museum I have visited! Even better than the one in Budapest.

Had a catch-up with a few friends here. The food is great and I didn't have to book it. There's plenty of parking outside. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat. I plan to visit again.

Wonderful. Beautiful setting and holds a special place in my heart as my dad was in the Black Watch. Lovely place to visit.

We paid for the tour and are glad we did. Easy to spend several hours at the displays and then there’s a lovely cafe too.

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.

The museum was really good, the bistro wasn’t. The smallest bowl of soup I have ever had served me and apparently there is one smaller. The open sandwich is obviously a move to cut down on expenses and not to be more Scandinavian , the one slice of bread was so thin and limp . 1 open chicken ceasar sandwich 1 bowl of soup and 1 coke … just short of £20 . I don’t often write negative reviews or reviews generally but ripping people off is not on .

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I enjoyed my coffee and cake. The staff were lovely and welcoming

Incredibile castello e museo del reggimento scozzese Black Watch, antica residenza del Conte di Kinnoull del XVI secolo. Da visitare assolutamente assieme alle piccole cittadine circostanti. Un'occhio aperto sugli alberi che circondano il castello perché ci sono diversi scoiattoli a rendere ancora più magico questo luogo incantevole

Best bacon roll ever. Update. Still amazing bacon rolls

The museum is very interesting and well displayed. It has an excellent and reasonably priced gift shop. The staff who dealt with tickets and sales in the gift shop were very friendly, polite and helpful. The cafe is lovely but on asking politely about seating we were spoken to with sarcasm. It was difficult to attract the attention of staff when we wanted to pay.