Black Watch Modern / Grant Hunting Modern

Description

The Black Watch tartan was named for the Highland militia that would become the Black Watch regiment. The militia was raised as ‘Independent Companies’ in 1725 for the British army. Their purpose was to watch for crime within the Highlands; this was on the recommendation of General Wade, later Commander in Chief of North Britain, after the 1715 Jacobite Rising. There were six Highland companies within this militia, made up of Campbell, Munro, Grant, and Fraser of Lovat companies. The Black Watch wore dark kilts, distinguishing them from other soldiers. The regiment has undergone several incorporations since its creation and is now part of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The regiment’s motto is Nemo me impune lacessit, No one provokes me with impunity

T7 Quality Tartan 

Strathmore’s T7 Quality Stock Tartan is a 100% pure new wool, general purpose, worsted tartan. Approximately 11oz/yard in weight and 155cm/61″ wide. It is suitable for making ladies kilts, skirts, trousers, accessories such as scarves and neckties, and for a lighter weight gents kilt.

W60 Quality Tartan

Strathmore’s W60 Quality Stock Tartan is a 100% pure new wool, worsted tartan kilting and upholstery fabric. Approximately 13.5oz/yard in weight and 142cm/56″ wide.  Our W60 is a thoroughbred, medium weight kilting fabric intended primarily for use as a gent’s kilting material. Its hardwearing qualities, coupled with our wide range of tartan designs, also make it an excellent upholstery fabric.