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26th November 06, 08:23 PM
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OT: Black Watch..
 Originally Posted by cgrinder
After reading these I went and looked again at Stillwater's website. What is the history or meaning, if you will, behind the "Black Watch" tartan. I know it is sort of a standard tartan but wondered if there was a story behind how it came about or what it specifically stands for. Thanks
How long do you have? 
Matt Newsome's article below should be a nice introduction to the Government Sett, also known as "The Black Watch":
http://www.albanach.org/blackwatch.htm
Happy Reading!
Todd
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