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The Holy Grail - Black Watch

The Holy Grail - Black Watch

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 In this episode of Tartan Truths we explore the deep influence of the Black Watch tartan — from its origins as a military uniform to its lasting legacy across Highland regiments and modern clan tartans. We also talk about the depths of Peter’s effort to find this mid-18th century piece of the most original Black Watch. Discover how this “universal” sett gave rise to some of the best-known patterns in Scotland, including Mackenzie, Gordon, Sutherland, and more. We also highlight Peter’s most recent discovery, a surprising truth about the Angus tartan — and why nearly every kilt in it might be historically wrong. Peter walks us through his examination of the 1880 Clans Originaux specimen, how photographic analysis revealed a key design error, and what this means for the future of the Angus tartan.
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