BLACK WATCH (WEATHERED) WEATHERED RANNOCH BLUE

RANNOCH BLUE

Gow is Gaelic for Smith meaning blacksmith

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

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BLACK WATCH (WEATHERED) WEATHERED RANNOCH BLUEIn 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