Black Watch Tartan

This famous tartan bears the name of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), the premier Highland Regiment first raised in 1729, as four independent companies of Highlanders to patrol and keep the peace within the Highlands. Their complement was increased in 1739 and the companies formed into a regiment. The Black Watch has a long record of military service to the nation. They were called "Freiceadan Dubh" by the Highlanders in allusion to the sombre colours of their tartan and to their employment as Watchers over the Highlands. The tartan is claimed to be of Campbell origin.

We offer an extensive range of high quality Black Watch tartan gifts and accessories, click on the related products links below for a selection of popular Black Watch items. Or alternatively click on the category links to the left for our full range of products.

Select the tartan gifts and accessories category if you are looking for a Black Watch tartan scarf, tie, cummerbund, bow tie, sash, skirt, shawl, stole, hat, cap, bags, ribbon, waistcoat or fabric.

View our kilts and kilt outfits section for fine Black Watch kilts and Highland dress.

We also offer a swatch service on this page for customers who prefer to view the fabric before committing to a major purchase such as a kilt.

• Tartan samples are ordered from our weavers.

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