X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.

   X Marks Partners - (Go to the Partners Dedicated Forums )
Closed Thread
Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. #1
    Join Date
    26th November 10
    Posts
    3

    Help identifying a tartan

    Would anybody be able to offer assistance in identifying the tartan pattern which has been used in the manufacture of a kilt that I own. I have very little details of it’s date of manufacture but I attach a photo which I’ve taken:




    The camera flash has brightened the colours quite significantly, under normal lighting conditions it’s almost impossible to distinguish the green and blue parts, the whole kilt at first glance appears to be red and black.

    The manufacturers label is still sewn onto the lining:



    The kilt seems to be of a heavy weight and is quite large, it comfortably fits me and I have a 42" – 44” waist.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    26th November 10
    Posts
    3

    Replying to my own question!

    Thanks to the excellent usakilts.com site I believe I've found the answer but please correct me if I'm wrong! I think it's MacDonald Modern:


  3. #3
    M. A. C. Newsome's Avatar
    M. A. C. Newsome is offline Owner - New House Highland

    Contributing Kilt Historian
    Join Date
    26th January 05
    Location
    Western NC
    Posts
    5,018
    Correct, that is the MacDonald tartan you've got there.
    Matthew A. C. Newsome, GTS
    Governor, Scottish Tartans Authority
    Director Emeritus, Scottish Tartans Museum
    My own blog & writings on Highland Dress: Albanach.org

  4. #4
    Join Date
    8th February 04
    Location
    3389 Schuylkill Rd, Spring City, PA 19475
    Posts
    4,559
    Matt Beat me to it... MacDonald Modern.
    Rocky Roeger
    Owner & Kiltmaker
    www.USAKilts.com

  5. #5
    Join Date
    26th November 10
    Posts
    3
    Thanks for your help guys, much appreciated!

  6. #6
    Join Date
    22nd January 10
    Location
    London UK
    Posts
    297
    Yes one of the many MacDonald tartans... A friend has it so recognised it right away!
    Schiehallion kilted and true

  7. #7
    Join Date
    2nd October 04
    Location
    Page/Lake Powell, Arizona USA
    Posts
    12,374
    Sort of the "generic" Macdonald tartan. You be a cousin?
    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
    Lifetime Member Scottish Tartans Authority, Owner Freelanders #4 & 5
    PhotoBucket Album
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

Closed Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Help identifying a tartan
    By Micric in forum The Tartan Place
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 17th September 10, 06:24 AM
  2. Help identifying tartan
    By Graham in forum Kilt Advice
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 1st May 04, 11:57 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

» Log in

User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.0