BLACK WATCH (WEATHERED) WEATHERED and Russell

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Status: On weave due to finish mid-August 2025

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

The companies were known locally as the 'Black Watch' and were eventually consolidated to form the 43rd (later 42nd) Royal Highland Regiment

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BLACK WATCH (WEATHERED) WEATHERED and RussellIn 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