Small Reversible Black Watch Wool Scarf

Black Watch is one of the most celebrated tartans in the Scottish tradition. Its story begins in 1725, when companies of Highlanders were raised to keep watch over the glens, and their dark tartan of deep blue, green and black set them apart and gave them their name. Those companies were later formed into a regiment, the Black Watch, whose long service carried the pattern around the world. Today it is cherished for its sober elegance, a tartan whose shadowy tones suit any setting with ease.

This scarf is crafted from 100% pure extra fine lambswool in a Scottish mill whose heritage spans 250 years. It is reversible, so it can be worn with either face showing, and the dark check settles across the cloth with calm, even precision. The tones are deep and rich, like forest at dusk, and sit equally well with crisp white shirting, soft knitwear and sharp tailoring.

Twenty-nine careful stages of finishing complete each piece, and the last is the most traditional: the lambswool is brushed by hand with teasels, which lift the fibres into a soft, airy finish. The result is a scarf of understated luxury, light in the hand and gentle in warmth, its fringed ends adding a graceful finish, made to be worn on any occasion and treasured for years to come.