Mike: Was the Watch back from the European wars long enough to enforce the Proscription? If so, it was only for a couple of years, because they went overseas to the American colonies in 1756 to fight in the French & Indian Wars, and then returned again in the 1770's for the American Revolution.

Besides, the "Butcher" didn't really trust ANY Scots, loyal or no. The Watch proved him wrong at Fontenoy, of course, but one of the reasons why they were sent to Europe was to keep them out of Scotland, especially after the 1743 mutiny.

Cheers,

Todd