SUTHERLAND OLD (ANCIENT) - Tartans beginning with 'G' the most subdued of tartans

the most subdued of tartans becomes one of the most striking

but in the Highlands is known as "Breacan nan Cleirach" - the tartan of the Clergy

Stewarts of Appin are descended from Dugald

This sett is based on an arisaid (blanket) that was spun dyed and woven by Christina Young in 1726

Blue was used in place of red and this has become recognised as their Hunting tartan

SUTHERLAND OLD (ANCIENT) - Tartans beginning with 'G' the most subdued of tartansThis tartan sett is found in the 1840 book, the 'Vestiarium Scoticum'. The foundation resembles the Black Watch with red and white lines superimposed (Jamie Scarlett MBE). Scottish Tartans Society notes for this tartan don't exactly make sense. 'The earlier date refers to a letter from Gordon Earl of Sutherland instructing Murray of Dulrossie to 'remove the red and white lines from the plaids of the men so as to bring their dress into harmony with