General Wade 5 Traditional Cache
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A small Flip top container holding a log, pencil and some small swaps. Watch out for possible muggles at windows.
Fact File 4
Throughout the period of his commission in Scotland, Wade remained alert to the possibility of another Jacobite rising. His preventative strategy was twofold. First, he continued to strengthen the Highland companies and their fortresses. Secondly, he tried to stay on good terms with clan chiefs, principally by adopting a paternalist approach to their interests and possible Jacobite leanings, despite the fact that part of his remit was to monitor and police the ‘Disarming Act ‘ 0f 1715.
Wade tapped those clans known to be loyal to the government for military recruitment. He supported the idea of arming those loyal groups and this led to men from the Campbell, Grant, Fraser and Munro clans becoming the backbone of the first regiment of ‘Black Watch’. The name derives from the dark tartan they wore to distinguish them from the ‘Red’ Guards company, and because they had a special responsibility to keep a ‘watch’ on the Highlands. To enable them to carry out this responsibility to good effect, they were posted throughout the highlands, excepting only those areas regarded by the crown as decidedly peaceful. By 1739 the Black Watch were formed into a regular regiment, the 43rd, with a compliment of 815 men.
When absorbed into the regular army, the Black Watch troops were allowed to retain their traditional name and dress. A memorial acknowledging the foundation of this now world famous regiment stands near to Wade’s most notable achievement, the Tay Bridge in Aberfeldy.
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Take care and enjoy the walk. JTH
Additional Hints
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