A new history of Blackford, produced by Blackford Historical Society and Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, is to be launched on the 28^th April 2010. Published in full colour, the richly illustrated, 36-page booklet is a colourful account of the parish and village from prehistory to modern times.  Exploring themes such as the 19^th century industries of “boots and beer”, the arrival of the railway, and the Legend of Blackford, the booklet will also reveal the important prehistoric and medieval archaeology to be found in the area.

Click here to read the press release relating to the booklet launch.

Copies of the booklet can be purchased from the Shop section of the website or by contacting info@blackforshistoricalsociety.org.uk 

1st February 2010 - New Photograph Gallery
Another photograph gallery, Gallery 4, has been added to the website. This gallery contains 36 images including many old postcards of Blackford and the surrounding area. We would welcome any comments or additional information relating to each photograph to help us complete our records.

26th October 2009 - New Photograph Gallery
Another photograph gallery, Gallery 3, has been added to the website. This gallery contains 44 images including many class photographs from Blackford Primary School. We would welcome any comments or additional information relating to each photograph to help us complete our records.

10th October 2009 - New Brewery Article
A new article on Thomson's Blackford Brewery has been added and can be found on the Breweries feature page. The Society gratefully acknowledges the kind permission of the Scottish Brewing Archive to reproduce this article.

28th September 2009 - Events Programme for 2009-10 Published
The Society is pleased to announce publication of its events programme for the forthcoming session that runs from September 2009 to May 2010. As always, there is a varied and very interesting selection of talks and presentations that should appeal to everyone. New members are encouraged to join the Society for its first meeting on 28th September. More details on the programme can be found by clicking here. 

19th June 2009 - Blackford Parish Church Anniversary
A highly successful garden party was held at Blackford Parish Church to celebrate the church's 150th anniversary. The Historical Society organised an exhibition of old photographs and maps inside the church and this proved to be a strong talking point for guests. Click on the image for more details....

26th March 2009 - Highland Spring contribute to Historic Blackford Booklet