GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'A' Scottish Tartans Society notes add

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

the Rt Hon Margaret of Mar

A bold combination

This pattern can be traced back to Wilsons of Bannockburn's pattern books

had the modern design prepared from the recollection of old people in Argyllshire

GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'A' Scottish Tartans Society notes addIn 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