1667 to 1739, The Black Watch.
1739 to 1749, The Regiment was known during this period by the
names of its Colonels, as was the custom in the British Army at
that time, Earl of Crawford’s, Lord Sempill’s, Lord John Murray’s.
It was also called The Highland Regiment. It is said that the
Regiment was at first the 43d Regt. of Foot, but while it was 43d
in order of precedence it is a question if it was ever officially
called the 43d.
1749 to 1758, 42nd Regiment of Foot (The Highland Regiment).
1758 to 1861, 42nd (or Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot.
1861 to 1881, 42nd Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch).
1881 to date, 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
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1758 to 1786, 2nd Battalion 42nd (or Royal Highland), Regiment of
Foot.
1786 to 1862, 73d (Highland) Regiment of Foot.
1862 to 1881, 73d (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 to date, 2nd Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).