Quote Originally Posted by figheadair View Post
We have no idea how setts were developed pre-1750 but it's reasonable to assume that some patterns existed at any given time and that there would have been (new) variations based on colours available and/or preference.



There is no evidence that there were any 'rules' until the early C19th.



As there were no rules there was every oportunity for variation.
Thank you for such a prompt and precise response! I have but one question left to ask- I understand that red is a higher-rank tartan color, but would it be appropriate for somebody who was middle-rank? By that I mean somebody who was upper-middle-rank, if such a thing existed.