BLACK WATCH (ANCIENT) Choose:By the metre The white stripe is sometimes

The white stripe is sometimes rendered in yellow

This is said to be one of the oldest of the tartans produced by Wilsons of Bannockburn

Note: Currently on a weaving schedule (finishes mid-December 2023)

Tartan also shared with Hunter

BLACK WATCH (ANCIENT) Choose:By the metre The white stripe is sometimesIn 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