After the Fall of France in May 1940 the castle of Blackbarony, which had become a hotel in 1926, was requisitioned for the use of the Polish forces stationed in Scotland, including the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade commanded by General Stanisław Maczek.
After the Fall of France in May 1940 Black Barony, which had become a hotel in 1926, was requisitioned for use as a Staff College for training officers of the Polish forces stationed in Scotland. These included the 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigade commanded by General Stanisław Maczek.