BLACK WATCH (ANCIENT) Choose:By the metre The territorial designation of this

The territorial designation of this Royal tartan makes it appropriate for use as a district tartan in the town and county of Inverness

The white stripe is sometimes rendered in yellow

An old kilt worn by Commander Alex Hannay (1788 - 1844) was discovered by his descendant

The overcheck introduced 'the hodden grey and a' that' and a little flavour of green fields was added

BLACK WATCH (ANCIENT) Choose:By the metre The territorial designation of thisIn 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