Scottish Horse Pipe Band in Italy, May 1945.

Story of a Photograph: The Ghostly Pair We found this unusual mysterious looking photograph in one of our collections. Join us as we consider who it could be.

We have lots of photographs of #ArchivePeople. Often we don't know who they are. Like this couple, in possibly the oldest photograph we hold. Its a Daguerrotype which probably dates from the 1850s. You can read more about in this blog post: dundeecityarchives.w... #Archive30

Royal School of Dunkeld Higher Grade 1st years in 1957/58.

Limited tickets remaining for the 1950s, 60s and 70s Royal School of Dunkeld Reunion this Saturday (25th of April). Tickets are available from the Archive or via Eventbrite.

www.eventbrite.com/e/1984878147...

What we've done this week... - Historic Dunkeld Monday Memories started our week off with an excellent session, the focus still remains on School reunion prep as the event is on Saturday the 25th of April! Tickets are still available online or in person from Dunkeld Community Archive.

Another week finished! Have a read of our Friday update to find out what we have been up to...

www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/2026/04/17/w...

Scottish Horse troops at the Cross in Dunkeld being inspected by Sir Percy Radcliffe in March 1932.

Royal School of Dunkeld Perth Festival Choir, April 1960.

Do you fancy catching up with old school friends? Come along to the Royal School of Dunkeld Reunion on the 25th of April 2026, tickets are £8 and are available from the archive or from Eventbrite

We have had lots of exciting events and activities this week, have a read of our update to find out more...

www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/2026/04/10/w...

In 1902 the ship was used to repatriate troops after the Boer War in South Africa. One man has been named in this photograph, William M. Hood is the first on the left, leaning against the door.

Interested in the ship? Read more here - www.titanicbelfast.com/history-of-t...

A group of Scottish Horse troops in Southampton on the 27th of August 1902. The men had just disembarked the SS Gothic. This was a white Starline vessel built by Harland & Wolff Ltd, Belfast which was completed in 1893 and frequented a route from London to New Zealand via Australia.

Happy Easter everyone! These photographs are a throwback to an Easter party hosted in the Duchess Anne in 1992. Can you spot anyone you know?

What we've done this week... - Historic Dunkeld

Have a read of our Friday update!

Our Monday Memories crew were hard at work searching for new photographs for the upcoming School Reunion on the 25th of April.

Read our Friday update here - www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/2026/04/03/w...

"The Battle of Glen Tilt" - A Scottish Horse training camp activity at on of the pre 1914 camps in Glen Tilt. This activity required the troops to build a bridge across the river. One of the photographs refers to this as the Battle of Glen Tilt so it must have been difficult!

An undated photograph of Palm Sunday at Dunkeld Cathedral.

Does anyone recognise anyone in the photograph?

Accession number - 2001.0285

Charles MacIntosh was also known for his close friendship with beloved children’s author Beatrix Potter. The two met when Beatrix was summering in the area with her family and Charles was their local postman.

Charles was born in Inver near Dunkeld on the 27th of March 1839, he was known for his contributions to the Perthshire Society of Natural Science particularly his contributions around fungi. Charles was also an accomplished musician and composer.

Have a read of our Friday update, we've been busy this week www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/2026/03/27/w...

A special mention for Charles MacIntosh, he was born on this day in 1839!

A double post (you all deserve it)!

Two postcards showing the Scottish Horse training camp at Blair Atholl.
1. Showing the view of the camp from Tulloch Hill
2. The view of the camp from Baile-nan-Stuibartach

Black and white photograph. Young boy in flat cap with pony and cart. Houses and large tree in background.

A young boy photographed with a pony and cart at the entrance to the road leading to Gowrie Cottage, Lagbeag and little Dunkeld Manse.

This photograph is undated.

What we've done this week... - Historic Dunkeld

Another week done! We are also open Saturday the 21st from 10-3pm for The Niel Gow Festival Pop in to visit us!

www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/2026/03/20/w...

Scottish Horse Soldiers outside "Birnam School" in 1915.
Likely Torwood school which was closed in 1929 before the opening of the new larger Royal School of Dunkeld in 1930. Torwood School later became a youth hostel before it was demolished as part of the building of the new A9 bypass in the 1970s.

Buildings from days gone by...
The Former Free Church of Strathbraan at Trochry photographed in the early 1970s before its demolition.
The church was built in 1844. Further information and photographs available via this link - www.trove.scot/place/170747

What we've done this week... - Historic Dunkeld

Have a read of our Friday update, this week includes our young archaeologists' Viking bling and information about our upcoming summer events...

www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/2026/03/13/w...

Three Scottish Horse troops on fatigue duty chopping wood in 1914.

Fatigue duty refers to non-combat manual labor assigned to military personnel, including tasks such as cleaning, digging trenches, and chopping wood.

Here is a memorial concert programme from nearly 40 years ago. When looking at this item we discovered the ticket for the event was hidden inside.

This year's Niel Gow festival will be held between the 20th and 22nd of March. Further information at www.nielgowfestival.co.uk

What we've done this week... - Historic Dunkeld

Have a read of our Friday update! We've been very busy learning this week, lots of training and networking! We also received a lovely accession of a photograph of the Dunkeld and Birnam women's football team in 1946.

www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/2026/03/06/w...

Scottish Horse troops passing by the Gate house in Birnam next to the Birnam Hotel. Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Fotheringham was leading the troops on the way to Bedford in 1915.

Having a bit of a freshen up! An unnamed gentleman painting the railings outside of the Free Church in Dunkeld (now home to Jeffreys Dunkeld and The United Lodge of Dunkeld No. 14).

This photograph is undated but was taken by James MacIntosh so will be between 1900 and 1920.

We have had an interesting week, from Karina the Barn Owl to new residents!

We have a new mannequin and he needs a name. Submit your ideas in the update below.

Have a read of our Friday update to find out what we else we have been up to...

www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/2026/02/27/w...

Scottish Horse Troops crossing Dunkeld's Telford bridge in 1907.

Training camps took place locally at Birnam and in Blair Atholl for the regiment during the interwar period.

Tickets are now available for these fantastic events!

Book here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/chapter-ho...