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    Quote Originally Posted by Morris of Heathfield View Post
    By the way, tartan #6 on your site would be identical to the Elgin City Band tartan if the thinner yellow line were the same width as the thicker one, and if the two shades of blue were swapped.
    I think you are right on #6, possibly in a muted or weathered.

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    I believe #4 is Menzies Black & White (or Mourning). And only #2, #4, and #5 are perfect (or nearly perfect) matches for registered tartans. The rest (including the Black Watch) are all off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morris of Heathfield View Post
    I believe #4 is Menzies Black & White.
    Yes, you are correct!

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