The Black Watch (Am Freiceadan Dubh) so named to distinguish it from regular troops who wore red uniforms (Saoghdearan Dearg - red soldiers). Six independant companies were raised in 1725. The Black Watch became the 43rd Regiment in May 1740 and mustered in a field (now marked by this memorial) between the Tay Bridge and Aberfeldy. Originally only enlisting Highlanders, both officers and privates who favoured the Hanoverian cause. Memorial beside the bridge north of Aberfeldy.
Godspeed to these brave troops!
Funny story about the Black Watch monument in Aberfeldy (that's the picture you posted.)
My husband and I (two American tourists) were standing there admiring the monument and General Wade's bridge, when two vans came screeching up and stopped at the curb. About two dozen teenagers came piling out of the vans and started running around the monument. After a moment there were screeches of dismay.
We asked what was the matter. It was a Scavenger Hunt for some local youth club, and they were supposed to bring back the inscription on the north side of the monument. The shrieks of dismay were because the monument is all done in Gaelic.
"Well, you're in luck," said I. And an American tourist proceeded to translate the monument for all these Scottish kids. (Who says studying Scottish Gaelic for 3 years in college is no earthly use? You may meet a bunch of Scottish teenagers on a scavenger hunt.)