GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'H' family-run tweed mills

family-run tweed mills

Adopted by the MacLarens at the time of the levee (1822)

provide a definitive source for the Baillie tartan

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

GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'H' family-run tweed millsIn 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