Raised
in 1739 and originally numbered the
43rd Regiment, the 42nd Foot is the
most senior of the Highland Regiments.
The
sombre appearance of its famous tartan
and its original role of policing the
Highlands led to it being called "
The Black Watch " a name it bears
to this day. The unit wears the uniform
of the period 1812-1815. The authenticity
is as near as is possible from records
of the day.
We
are regularly involved in battle re-enactments
and living history demonstrations for
the general public in Britain and abroad.