Black Watch tartan

[macwilkin]

Black Watch, or so called government sett, is considered to be a generic tartan. I see it worn all of the time at festivals and such. Should anyone ask, just say that you do not have a family tartan, and that you wear the Black Watch to honor the regiment, since it is now just a part of Scottish history. There are also lots of generic Scottish tartans such as Scottish National. I believe that Rocky at USA kilts has some of them. His casual kilts are still custom made and cost between 100 and 140 dollars (American). Here is the link:

http://www.usakilts.com/casual_kilts.php

Actually, Government Sett is the correct name for the tartan, JerMc. And really, it is only a de facto "generic" tartan because of its widespread use. Also at one time, it was known as "universal" tartan, meaning that it was worn by a number of Scottish regiments at one time. (for example, the Royal Scots wore trews in Government Sett before adopting the Stewart Hunting tartan) -- I think this designation of "universal" has caused some of the confusion that it is a "generic" tartan over the years.

Black Watch is now the tartan of the new Royal Regiment of Scotland.

http://www.regiments.org/tradition/tartans/govermt.htm

I'm not saying someone shouldn't wear it, but as always, "know your tartan".

Regards,

Todd