Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
And there in lies the problem for me as a tartan historian. Unfortunately heresey without proof is little more than myth. The piece I posted is (incorrectly) claimed to be the Crubin plaid. My mistake earlier, the image you posted is of the Crubin plaid said to have been examined by DCS in 1947. Unfortunately he doesn't say where it was but I have seen other pieces that he examined and recorded completely incorrectly so I remain very sceptical about the supposed original piece.
I agree. It can prove difficult in distinguishing fact from myth, especially when so many people (the Macphersons) are in agreement in regards to the history of the Macpherson Crubin plaid. Unless the original specimen turns up, and is properly examined by the appropriate experts and historians, such as yourself, I'm afraid the original, 18th-century (perhaps pre-18th-century) Macpherson Crubin plaid, all but remains a myth.

As always, thanks for your expertise, Peter!

Warmest regards,