The actual name of the first tartan is The MacGregor Red and Black. According to our clan chief, Sir Malcolm MacGregor, the tartan was adopted by the clan in 1603. Rob Roy was from the Glengyle section of the clan. After the success of Sir Walter Scott's book, Rob Roy, and the romance that became associated with the Highlands and the clans, Rob's name was attached to the tartan is what was nothing more than a marketing ploy of the time.
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CelticRanger66
Wow! At first I thought no way but I like it! But more importantly my household budget and finance minister (better known as the wife) Likes it also, but where could I get one made?
CR66
Matt Newsome of the Scottish Tartans Museum could probably do that for you.
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