Words of War Book Festival

The event will play host to an array of relevant authors and talkers, with a weekend full of talks, lectures, workshops, signings, a pop up book shop provided by Waterstone's Perth, and even a Children's event to keep the younger audience entertained. 

Amongst the many authors and facilitators at the event, there are some local experts:

• Dr Nicola Small
• Rob Hands
• Ajay Close
• Dr Paul Philippou
• Richard Hunter - Archivist at the Black Watch Museum

If you are interested in lectures and books related to Perthshire then look out for:

• Battleground Perthshire
• Battle of Killiecrankie 1689
• The Jacobite's of Perth

The Black Watch Castle and Museum have been working closely with Tippermuir Books, a Perth based non-profit organisation, to create the festival. Follow this link to  read our interview with Tippermuir books. 

Use the links below to view in depth information about the specific events, individual times and set prices of each event happening during the 'War of Words' festival at The Black Watch Castle and Museum.

Saturday 21st September | Sunday 22nd September

Tickets can be bought by calling 01738 638152 or directly from the Black Watch Castle Museum.