Travel Guide to The Black Watch Castle & Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, navigate to Hay Street, Perth PH1 5HR. The Black Watch Castle & Museum is centrally located, and there is parking available nearby. From the M90, take the A9 exit towards Perth. Follow signs for the city center, and then look for signs to the museum. The journey should take approximately 1 hour from Edinburgh and 1.5 hours from Glasgow, depending on traffic conditions.

• Train

  To reach The Black Watch Castle & Museum by train, take a service to Perth Railway Station. Frequent services operate from major cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. Upon arrival at Perth Railway Station, it is a 15-minute walk to the museum. Exit the station and head south along Leonard Street, then turn left onto Tay Street and follow it until you reach Hay Street. The museum will be on your right.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, numerous services connect Perth with various cities in Scotland. Check with local providers like Stagecoach for routes. Once you arrive at the Perth bus station, the museum is about a 10-minute walk. Exit the bus station, head south, and follow the same route as mentioned for the train, heading towards Hay Street.

• Taxi

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi from either Perth Railway Station or the bus station. Taxi services are readily available and can take you directly to The Black Watch Castle & Museum. The fare from the station typically costs around £5-£10 and takes about 5 minutes.