Discover Sing, O Sad Heart, exploring the life and work of Hamish Mann, poet, playwright and Black Watch soldier.
Opening 5 September 2026, this new temporary exhibition explores the short life and remarkable work of Alexander James “Hamish” Mann, a talented poet, playwright, performer and Black Watch soldier. Drawing on the museum’s extensive archive, the exhibition brings together his poetry, writing and personal papers alongside the stories of other Black Watch soldiers whose experiences of the First World War found expression through words and art.
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Visitor information
Address
Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH1 5HR
01738 638152
Opening times
7 days a week
Summer | 1st April - 31st October
Castle and Museum
9.30am-4.30pm
last entry to the Museum 3.30pm
Bistro @ The Castle
9.30am-4.00pm
Last orders for food 3.00pm
Winter | 1st November - 31st March
Castle and Museum
10.00am-4.00pm
last entry to the Museum 3.00pm
Bistro @ The Castle
10.00am-3.30pm
Last orders for food 3.00pm
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Exclusions and safety measures
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