ARTWORKS

Bernard Fergusson (1911–1980), Lord Ballantrae

Ruskin Spear (1911–1990)

The Black Watch Castle & Museum

Bernard Fergusson (1911–1980), Lord Ballantrae

© the artist's estate / Bridgeman Images. Image credit: The Black Watch Castle & Museum

How you can use this image

This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).

Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.

The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.

Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

Bernard Fergusson joined The Black Watch as Second Lieutenant in 1931. Amongst other roles he served as ADC (aide-de-camp, or personal secretary) to Major General A. P. Wavell in 1935, and Private Secretary in 1941. He was wounded whilst commanding No. 5 Column First Wingate Expedition in Burma in 1943, and served as Brigadier commanding the 16th Infantry Brigade, Second Wingate Expedition in 1943. He was promoted Brigadier in 1955, and retired in 1958. He was Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief New Zealand from 1963 to 1968, and Colonel of The Black Watch in 1969. He wrote 'The Black Watch and the King's Enemies', and many other works. He died in London in 1980.

The Black Watch Castle & Museum

Perth

Title

Bernard Fergusson (1911–1980), Lord Ballantrae

Medium

oil on canvas 

Measurements

H 121.5 x W 88 cm

Accession number

A5625.3

Acquisition method

gift from 1st Battalion The Black Watch, 1986; on loan to The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Ruskin Spear

Tags

See a tag that’s incorrect or offensive? Challenge it and notify Art UK.

Help improve Art UK. Tag artworks and verify existing tags by joining the Tagger community.

Learn more Tag this

The Black Watch Castle & Museum

Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth, Perth and Kinross PH1 5HR Scotland

This venue is open to the public. Not all artworks are on display. If you want to see a particular artwork, please contact the venue.
View venue

Artist or maker

Ruskin Spear

1911–1990

View profile
  • Bernard Fergusson (1911–1980), Lord Ballantrae
    Bernard Fergusson (1911–1980), Lord Ballantrae The Black Watch Castle & Museum
  • A London Street
    A London Street Birmingham Museums Trust
  • Edward 'Teddy' Crisp Bullard (1907–1980)
    Edward 'Teddy' Crisp Bullard (1907–1980) Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge
  • Lord Butler of Saffron Walden
    Lord Butler of Saffron Walden University of Essex
  • Sid James
    Sid James National Portrait Gallery, London
  • London Whelk Woman
    London Whelk Woman Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
  • Dr Charles Ian Carr Bosanquet, Rector, King's College (1952–1963), Vice-Chancellor, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (1963–1968)
    Dr Charles Ian Carr Bosanquet, Rector, King's College (1952–1963), Vice-Chancellor, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (1963–1968) Newcastle University
  • 122 more