BLACK WATCH (WEATHERED) WEATHERED An early sample of the

An early sample of the Black Watch tartan labelled 'Grant' is in the collection of Lt Gen Sir William Cockburn at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow

The delicate over-check evokes the sun as it sets over the Atlantic

Another swatch of this 'Grant' tartan was added to the collection of the Highland Society of London in 1822

The colours reflect the imposing scenery when journeying north from Perth to Inverness or through to Royal Deeside

Status: On weave due to finish mid-August 2025

BLACK WATCH (WEATHERED) WEATHERED An early sample of theIn 1725, General George Wade, the commander of British forces in North Britain authorised the formation of six independent companies of troops to police the Highlanders. One company was raised by Col William Grant of Ballindalloch. The companies were known locally as the 'Black Watch' and were eventually consolidated to form the 43rd (later 42nd) Royal Highland Regiment. The Independent Companies wore a dark blue, black and green plaid which was woven