GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'H' provide a definitive source for

provide a definitive source for the Baillie tartan

Notes (May 2006) from Sir Malcom MacGregor of MacGregor

The Scottish Tartans Society notes for this tartan attribute the design to the 'Onich Grocer' with no further explanation

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

The MacColls are a branch of the Clan Donald who settled around Loch Fyne

GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'H' provide a definitive source forIn 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