Sir Alistair Irwin will give this third lecture in the series on the Korean War 1951-1953. The focus will be on the 1st Battalion, The Black Watch from November 1951, when news was received in Germany that they were to join the war, to the end of the story in June 1953 when the battalion left Korea at the start of its journey to Kenya.

The books written about the Korean War, and the relevant chapters in The Black Watch regimental histories, inevitably tend to concentrate on the headline details. In contrast, the emphasis in this lecture will be on the personal experiences of the officers and men who fought the battles and who endured the conditions in and out of the line. It is a tale that is variously exciting, inspiring, tragic, amusing, occasionally shocking, and bizarre.

Drinks reception 6.30pm | Lecture 7.00pm

Why not stay for a post-lecture supper in the Castle Bistro 2 courses £25 3 courses £30

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.