GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (ANCIENT) Choose:By the metre but there is no mention

but there is no mention in Wilson's comprehensive pattern books of a MacKinlay tartan

It is known to have existed as early as 1797

the islands of St Kilda occupy  and almost mythical place in the Scot's soul

The Earls of Cassilis built Culzean Castle on the site of an ancient Kennedy stronghold

It was eventually preserved in the Advocates' Library in Edinburgh

GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (ANCIENT) Choose:By the metre but there is no mentionIn 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