The fearless Black Watch recognised

Never forget Black Watch soldiers and veterans who fought in Iraq gathered in Perth last year. Major General Michael Riddell - Webster CBE DSO with Provost Xander McDade

- KATHRYN ANDERSON

Perth and Kinross Council has this week recognised "the fearless and renowned reputation” of the Black Watch as it celebrates its 300th anniversary.

The regiment has had 151 battle honours since it was first formed in 1775.

On Wednesday, May 7 councillors unanimously offered its full support to all veterans, and their families.

Armed Forces and Veterans champion Chris Ahern asked councillors to support the motion at a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council.

Tabling the motion, the Perth City Centre Conservative councillor Chris Ahern said: “The 300th anniversary of the Black Watch is something we can be proud of in Perth, given it's historical links to Perth and Perth and Kinross.

“Perth was the home of the regimental depot (including the museum) until 1961, and continued to be the home of the regimental headquarters and museum.

“In 1947 the regiment received the Freedom of Perth.”

The regiment's history dates back to General George Wade - who formed watches to patrol the Highlands following the 1715 Jacobite rebellion.