GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'A' dangerous whirlpools and legends of

dangerous whirlpools and legends of Celtic giants

Scottish Tartans Society notes add that it was possibly a Fencibles tartan

Medium Weight

Tartan also shared with Hunter

The tartan was first published in the Vestiarium Scoticum in 1842

GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'A' dangerous whirlpools and legends ofIn 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