Mens Tartan Trouser - Douglas
Royal & Plaid colour – Green/Navy Shades with White Tartan.
Although William of Douglas's name appears in charters around 1175, ‘The Good’ Sir James Douglas as he was known was regarded as the greatest Captain under Robert the Bruce in the War of Independence and is regarded as the third of Scotland’s First Patriots only after Bruce and William Wallace. The House of Douglas expanded its power and properties hugely. The Good Sir James died in 1330 while attempting to reach The Holy Lands. Various generations were slain by the English at the battle, the 4th Earl being killed fighting the English with France’s Charles VIIand his young grandsons were tried and murdered at Edinburgh Castle. James, the 7th Earl was a violent man and created many enemies with the 8th Earl being stabbed to Death King James II. Within 3 years, the Douglas Estate was all but gone following accusations of treason by the King.
Created in 1819.
Additional Information
+ Straight Slim Leg Cut
+ Royal & Plaid colour – Blue/ Black and Green Military Tartan.
+ Various Sizes
+ Machine Washable
+ 100% Polyester
+ Officially termed the Government Tartan, for over 270 years this famous plaid has been worn by Scottish Soldiers, most recently by the Royal Regiment of Scotland founded in 2006. Its origins date back to 1725 when on the advice of Captain Wade, Commander in Chief of North Britain, King George I ordered a raising of a ‘Watch’ comprising six Independent Companies and a uniform “to provide Plaid Cloathing and Bonnets in the Highland Dress”. Through the centuries, the tartan known as Black Watch has been worn widely by Highland Military units, from Rob Roy’s sons in the Independent Companies and by The Thin Red Line at Balaklava. This elegant plaid has long been a symbol of loyalty, courage and sacrifice.
Royal & Plaid colour – Blue/ Black and Green Military Tartan. Created in 1725
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