Quote Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome View Post
Also, prior to the 1980s (I want to say 1984), the tartan for the A&S was woven with a lighter shade of green, which was another way of distinguishing the two regiments. But after that date, the two made their kilts from the same color tartan, so the only way to distinguish was from the pleating.

I've also read (somewhere) that BW officer's kilts were a slightly lighter shade than the other ranks. Is this true or just another kilt myth?