Black Watch Purpose and Uniform 1725-1739?

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Whilst some of the Highland Independent Companies (HIC) were regimented in 1739 to form the 43rd (later renumbered to the 42nd) regiment, and much later called the Black Watch, the HIC goes back much earlier. Wi,i is not alwaus completely accurate but this gives a good overview - see here.

Before the HIC were regimented the colour of their coats may nothavebeen red at all. There is a reference to two HIC men in a brawl, one of which was described as wearing a blue coat. There are no pictures or accurate descriptions of their dress before 1739 that I'm aware of.