Tag: Balhousie Castle

Tobruk anniversary to be marked in Perth

Tobruk anniversary to be marked in Perth

The 80th anniversary on the breakout and the subsequent fighting of the Second World War’s longest siege will be marked at Balhousie Castle in Perth tomorrow (Sunday). The 2nd Battalion The Black Watch played a key role in the latter stages of the siege of Tobruk, which ended on November […]

Last call for VJ Day pipers / Black Watch piper in Burma

Last call for VJ Day pipers / Black Watch piper in Burma

Pipers around the world are preparing to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day at sunrise tomorrow (06:00) at locations of their choice. Held on what would have been Day Two of the World Pipe Band Championships, pipers that have confirmed their participation include many in the […]