GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'H' The MacColls are a branch

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

''This is one of the few ancient tartans too well authenticated to admit of doubt or question

Notes (May 2006) from Sir Malcom MacGregor of MacGregor

The Maxwells have

This is oldest recorded version of the Clan sett

GRANT HUNTING [MILITARY] (WEATHERED) - Tartans beginning with 'H' The MacColls are a branchIn 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