GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'H' Notes (May 2006) from Sir

Notes (May 2006) from Sir Malcom MacGregor of MacGregor

provide a definitive source for the Baillie tartan

The MacNaughton tartan is worn by the 'Vale of Athol' pipe band

''This is one of the few ancient tartans too well authenticated to admit of doubt or question

family-run tweed mills

GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'H' Notes (May 2006) from SirIn 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