Making a day plaid (aka laird's plaid)

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This is the late Euan Macpherson of Glentruim and I know for a fact that he wore plaids in the Macpherson 'hunting' tartan that were originally used as tartan throws and blankets, usually placed all around the interior, by his lovely wife Sandra, of Glentruim House in Inverness-shire near Laggan. His plaids were huge; typically 6-7 yards, and he had to have Sandra assist him when putting the plaid on in his characteristic style. Glentruim was quite the Highland gentleman, a staunch supporter of the "old ways" of doing things, and an active Chieftain of the Clan Macpherson (Macphersons of Invereshie). I miss him dearly.

Cheers,