Weight: Light
GSM: 310 (11oz)
Composition: 100% Worsted Wool
Minimum Width: 150cm / 59inch
Length Pattern Repeat:6.7cm / 2.6inch
Width Pattern Repeat:6.5cm / 2.6inch
Manufactured in The UK
Shades: A deep, saturated pairing of dark navy and rich green, accented with black,all characteristic of the Modern palette, which uses stronger, more intense dyes than Ancient or Muted versions. This matches the documented colourway of Black Watch Modern and the miniature variant listed as blue and green in its product specification. These tones reflect the longestablished military colours of the Black Watch sett, historically worn in dark blue, green and black by Highland companies and later by the regiment.
Design: A scaleddown Black Watch sett, the same Government Tartan structure of alternating navy and green blocks crossed by black overchecks, but rendered in a smaller, more frequent repeat. Miniature tartans preserve the full accuracy of the original sett at a reduced scale, ideal for applications requiring finer pattern resolution.
Overall: Refined, compact and traditionally authoritative. Black Watch Miniature Modern delivers the iconic depth and heritage of the Black Watch tartan, centuries linked to Highland patrol companies, the 42nd Regiment, and Scotlands military identity, but adapted for contemporary, smallscale applications. Its tighter sett and strong Modern palette make it ideal for fine tailoring, accessories, and garments where clarity and precision of pattern are essential.
